Month: January 2025

NEW LISBON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is “considered armed and dangerous.”   The New Lisbon Police Department said the bodies of two juveniles and one adult were found Monday afternoon in a home in the small Wisconsin city located about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Madison.   Police said Tuesday morning in […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the third riskiest of scams. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list and the weight loss and financial goals to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve to be cautious with email.  Be wary of unsolicited emails from a person or a company. Remember, scammers can make emails look like they […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off 2025 and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The DNR today hosted the First Day Hike, which took place at Mirror Lake State Park, and is part of the national First Day Hike program organized by America’s State Parks. Gov. Evers proclaimed 2025 the “Wisconsin State Park System 125th Anniversary” across […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. “Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated advocate for peace, human rights, and treating others with dignity, decency, and respect—qualities that earned him respect and admiration from many across our country and around the world. He leaves behind […]

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Saturday, January 11th at the Mount Calvary Fire Station, 999 Fond du Lac Street, Mount Calvary, WI, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.  With only 3% of people donating blood, there is an ongoing urgent need for blood donors!  Over the holidays, fewer blood drives are scheduled, so the need right now is even […]