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MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared.   The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a winter storm will move into Wisconsin Monday night, bringing snowfalls that could last through Wednesday morning. The NWS says at least 4-8 inches of […]

Under Section 7.10 of Waupun Municipal Code, Mayor Rohn Bishop has declared a snow emergency in the City of Waupun.  The snow emergency will be effective from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, 1/9/24, through 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, 1/10/24.  The National Weather Service in Sullivan is predicting snowfall and significant wind over the course of this time.  Parking restrictions help crews to safely remove snow and keep streets cleared for police, fire and […]

A youth crisis stabilization facility is now open in Watertown, with start-up funding provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The eight-bed center in the former Alyea House at Camp Matz is operated by Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Community Services under an agreement with the Jefferson County Human Services Department. The center serves young people with mental health challenges who can't stay in their homes safely, but don't need to be […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Republicans' highly restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state drew a lukewarm response from Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday.  The bill would limit medical marijuana only to severely ill people with chronic diseases such as cancer and allow for it to be dispensed at only five state-run locations. Smokable marijuana would not be allowed.  The measure is far from the full […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee woman has pleaded guilty to five homicide charges after driving through a red light in May and crashing into another car, killing five passengers, including a 1-year-old girl and three teenagers. In exchange for the guilty plea Friday, prosecutors dismissed six other felony charges against 21-year-old Anteyona Sandifer. Assistant District Attorney Sara Sadowski said she would ask the court for a “substantial prison sentence.” Sentencing […]

The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month.   Retired Ripon College economist Paul Schoofs says its the latest sign that the American job market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates.  "It's really a reason to be happy about the new year,"  Schoofs told WFDL news.  December’s job gain exceeded the 173,000 that were added in November. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7% — the […]

Holiday returns aren't easy! And we don't mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from one store to another. Be sure to double-check policies this holiday season, even if you […]

A Hartford man was killed in a crash following a high speed chase in Dodge County. The chase started shortly before 6pm Sunday after a sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 33 near state Highway 67. The driver fled south on 67 at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The chase ended when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve on  Horseshoe Road,  entered a ditch and struck a […]