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MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the time change to tackle tasks that can help protect your life and property.  “It’s time to fall into good safety and preparedness habits,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg […]

GRAFTON, Ind. (AP) — A sheriff says a suburban Milwaukee sheriff’s deputy has shot and killed an armed suspect they were trying to arrest for outstanding felony warrants. Ozaukee County Sheriff Christy Knowles says that after deputies tried to pull the suspect over Thursday, the person fled in their vehicle. Officers then used a tire deflation device and the suspect’s vehicle came to a stop in the town of Grafton. […]

Running backs have been devalued in the NFL because of the physical punishment they face. Teams across the league have had high-profile contract standoffs with standout running backs out of hesitancy to dole out high-end deals at a position that typically sees a swift decline in production. Some players were simply born to run, however, and taking the ball out of their hands is not on the table. Wisconsin's Braelon […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has rejected an effort to censure Democratic Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, scrapping a Republican attempt to condemn the only Palestinian-American in Congress over her recent rhetoric around the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. A measure to move forward with a censure resolution of Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House, was dismissed with broad bipartisan support as both parties raised concerns about violating First […]

Hello Waupun! If you're a user of our local library, you've likely noticed the beautiful artwork of flying geese on the wall, level with the balcony.  There's kind of a neat story to that piece of art titled, "Geese in Flight."    "Geese in Flight' was made by Clerance Shaler and he gave it to the Rock River Country Club. In 1994 the Rock River County Club had run out […]

The Green Bay Packers will attempt to snap a four-game skid when the Los Angeles Rams visit Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Rams have lost two straight and three of four. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's status for Sunday's game is uncertain as he deals with a sprained ligament in his right thumb. These two coaching staffs have plenty of connections. Packers coach Matt LaFleur worked on Sean McVay's Rams staff. […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers are missing their starting quarterback and could be without their top two rushers along with their No. 2 receiver Saturday. But a win at Indiana would make them become bowl-eligible for the 22nd straight season. And it would keep them atop the Big Ten West Division, too. The Hoosiers have lost four straight, five of six and are 2-21 in league play since […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers have introduced a sweeping legislative package to address deteriorating conditions in Wisconsin prisons. The prison system's chronic struggles with staffing shortages have led to lockdowns at prisons in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley that have gone on for months. Three Waupun inmates have died over the last four months. The Democrats' legislation includes measures requiring hot showers, tolerable temperatures in cells and in-person visits. […]

Waupun police are investigating the theft of a tractor from a Waupun business.   A 2021 John Deere  tractor with backhoe and frontloader attachments, valued at $20,000, was stolen Wednesday night from All Phase Heating, Cooling and Geothermal in Waupun.  Anyone with information is asked to call police.