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DNR: Black bears sightings on the rise in southern Wisconsin
SPRING GREEN - ' Several recent black bear sightings have prompted Department of Natural Resources' wildlife biologists to point out that their visitations are becoming more common each year in the - Driftless' ...
Receding floodwaters expose millions in damage to Wisconsin roads
Receding floodwaters are exposing millions of dollars worth of damage to Wisconsin streets and highways, bridges and overwhelmed sewage treatment plants.
Flood of '08: 5 counties declared disaster areas
President Bush has declared five counties in southern Wisconsin disaster areas, Gov.
Richland County: Downtown Viola Evacuated
Now to Richland County -- to a community flooded last year and hit by a tornado three years ago.
Another round of storms coming
There's no relief in sight from severe weather. Sticky conditions Sunday afternoon will set the stage for evening storms that could include hail, damaging winds, possible tornadoes and more flooding, according ...
Storms cause flooding, evacuations across Vernon County
Residents living below several Vernon County dams were asked to evacuate their homes Sunday evening after heavy rains deluged the region all weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for areas of southern Wisconsin, and a tornado watch has been issued for southern Wisconsin until 8 p.m. Saturday.
Airborn assault on gypsy moths
Monroe County residents may have noticed some aerial annoyances on Wednesday. It wasn't an infestation of giant mosquitoes, but yellow crop dusters spraying pesticides to stop the spread of the gypsy moth.
When the deputies came to seize the place. . .
Bob Bayliss is a little guy of 60 years with long, grey hair. He is a crack shot, has an uncanny knack for cables and radios and computers, is amiable but wary in conversation, not much of a joiner, respectful ...
Man allegedly involved in day-long standoff tells disenchantment with government
A man accused in day-long standoff with deputies last month in Viola wouldn't talk directly about whether he fired a gun.
Some public workers follow Golden Rule
“If somebody knocked mine down”
Last February, she happened to read a column I wrote mentioning the fact that some three dozen West Bend residents' mailboxes were nailed this winter by city plows - and that the city couldn't care less. via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal
Man charged in standoff refuses public defender
“People are going to second-guess this operation and that's fine”
Robert Bayliss, a rural Viola man facing numerous felony charges as a result of an armed standoff with deputies two weeks ago, refused the aid of a public defender Thursday in Richland County Circuit Court. via Wisconsin State Journal
Ambulance Provider Affected by Higher Fuel Costs
“Running around the community, everything from Richland County all the way through here.”
It seems like everyone is getting hurt hard by raising gas prices... and that includes ambulance provider Tri-State. They have seen their fuel expense increase by sixty-five percent over the last year. via WXOW-TV La Crosse
Accused shooter in stand off blamed county for ruined well, friends say
“Bayliss opened fire from the second story, ”
Robert Bayliss, accused of shooting at sheriff 's deputies as their armored vehicles converged on his rural Viola cabin, was described Tuesday as a smiling and helpful friend, clever with computers but short on ... via Wisconsin State Journal
Attempted Homicide Charges In Richland Co. Standoff
Attempted homicide charges have been filed against a Richland County man accused in a shootout with sheriff's deputies. via Today's TMJ4
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
“It's an incredible honor for a kid from Manitowoc to be able to serve in a position like this”
Twenty years ago, Erik Peterson was drumming up a storm on the stage at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. via Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Armed standoff ends peacefully
After a volatile standoff lasting throughout the day, police used armored vehicles and tear gas to bring a Richmond County man into custody Thursday evening. via The Badger Herald Online
Sheriff's Office Says Armored Vehicle Saved Lives in Standoff
“If we had gone in there any other way than using an armored vehicle, there would have been officers that would have been killed.”
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office says a purchase four years ago saved lives on Thursday. via WQOW
Tactical Officers Raid Rural Richland County Property
Tactical officers from Vernon, La Crosse and Richland counties are involved in a standoff at a rural property in northwestern Richland County. via WYOW-TV Eagle River
Calif. Man Pleads Guilty To Hunting Illegally In Wis.
A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred a man from hunting after he pleaded guilty to illegally moving antlers from Wisconsin deer across state lines. via WFRV-TV Green Bay