It's Wayne Mauser, local news.
Good morning.
I'm Wayne Mauser for Civic Media News.
One person is dead and another is injured after a two vehicle crash in Wapaka County Sunday morning.
The crash happened just after 10 a.m.
at the intersection of State Highway 22 and Old Highway 22 in the town of Dayton.
Investigators say a minivan was heading north on Old Highway 22 and failed to yield the right of way, hitting a pickup truck traveling east on Highway 22.
A 70-year-old man from Grand Chute driving the minivan died at the scene.
His passenger, a 65-year-old woman also from Grand Chute, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The pickup truck driver, a 45 year old woman from Allmond, along with five juvenile passengers, were not hurt.
The State Patrol Saturday morning announced the line of duty death of Trooper Bradley Rittger at the age of 29.
On September 21st, he was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County, Eau Claire County line.
As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway before.
Despite life-saving efforts and critical medical care, Trooper Rittger succumbed to his injuries on Friday.
State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan said
says, his service will never be forgotten.
Trooper Rittger served in the Northwest region for nearly five years, primarily in the Dunn County area.
Governor Tony Evers says, quote, our hearts break for Trooper Rittger and his family.
He was already leading a life of public service and dedication to our state, and our state workers joined his co-workers and colleagues, friends and loved ones in mourning his passing.
A woman who fled from a traffic stop in Fond du Laie County early Friday morning was captured after
a five-mile vehicle pursuit and short foot chase.
The stop shortly after 1 a.m.
was for an equipment violation on Interstate 41 northbound near County Highway F. The woman driving provided the deputy with a false name but was recognized by the deputy.
She was wanted on a warrant from the county for failing to pay a fine on a cocaine possession charge.
The driver was also asked to exit the vehicle but refused and fled from the stop.
State troopers put down tire deflation devices.
The fleeing vehicle
became disabled near Highway 151 in the northbound lanes of I-41.
The driver fled on foot but was taken into custody in the Highway 151 overpass over I-41.
She was booked into the county jail on fleeing an officer, second degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping, and two counts of felony bail jumping.
She also has open drug cases in Winnebago and Wapaka counties.
No government or private property was damaged during the pursuit.
Fonda Line County District Attorney Eric Tony is hoping to unseat incumbent Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Call in next month's election.
Bob Nelson has the story for Civic Media News.
The two had a tight race four years ago.
Tony is a Republican.
He says that people want an attorney general who focuses on fighting crime, not politics.
He says despite more resources and better technology, forensic testing at the state crime lab is still too slow.
And that consequence means that we have victims that are having justice denied with these delays.
Criminals are on our streets longer than they should be.
Some defendants continue to commit new crimes with new victims.
Tony says a hiring freeze instituted by call at the State Department of Justice was costly in the war against fentanyl, which is responsible for more deaths than any other drug overdose.
Our Attorney General has ignored that crisis at the border with illegal drugs pouring into the country and here into Wisconsin.
Tony would also like to see the legislature enact more penalties for the misuse of data from automated license plate readers and flock cameras.
He says used properly, the system can get dangerous criminals off the streets.
I'm Bob Nelson for Civic Media News.
SSM Health Rippin Community Hospital is giving $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to help youth and families throughout rural communities.
The club serves children and families in Rippin, Burlin, Green Lake, Marcusanne, and surrounding communities
with a mission to improve the lives of children and families and a vision of being a generation-changing leader in youth development and family support.
During 2025, overall membership in the club increased by 16 percent, with 899 youth served through after-school and summer programming.
Among the club's most impactful services are its unmet needs programs, including Operation Backpack, Coats for Kids, Thanksgiving Meals, and Adopt a Family.
2025 also distributed 41,809 meals and 26,666 snacks to youth, helping ensure children have consistent access to nutritious food while easing financial pressures on families.
The Rip and Noon Kiwanis Club is holding its fall cheese box sale.
The sale will run through this month with boxes ready in mid-November.
The two different sizes of cheese boxes are being offered packed with all the best goodies courtesy of Star Dairy.
The family size box contains a 12 ounce summer sausage, a container of port wine cheese spread, a package of monster
medium cheddar, and string cheese for $35.
The medium-sized box includes a package of Munster, medium cheddar, and a 12-ounce summer sausage for $25.
Orders are due Tuesday, November 10, and can be picked up Tuesday, November 17, from 5 until 6 p.m.
at Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon.
Orders can be placed online at the RiponNoonKiwanis.org website, or you can download and print an order form from the website and mail your order form to
Rippon Noon Kiwanis PO Box 504 Rippon 54971 proceeds support the group's work in the community, including the Noon Kiwanis' annual free children's fair and sponsored leadership programs.
I'm Wayne Mauser for Civic Media News.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
A 29-year-old Wisconsin state trooper has died after trying to stop a high-speed chase on I-94.
Authorities say trooper Bradley Rittger fell from a bridge near the Dunn County and Eau Claire County line last month.
Rittger had just put out stop sticks and was moving to a safe vantage point when he fell several feet onto the road below.
Rittger suffered critical injuries and later died despite life-saving efforts and critical medical care.
Trooper Rittger served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for nearly five years, primarily in the
Dunn County area.
A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree intentional homicide charge in connection with a deadly summer shooting in Green Bay.
Authorities accuse Aurelius Cornelius of fatally shooting 18-year-old Emerald Metoxin during a gathering in June.
A 17-year-old boy was also shot but survived.
Cornelius was 15 at the time and was arrested in Milwaukee on an unrelated matter weeks later.
He was charged this week in Brown County Adult Court and faces life in prison if convicted.
New education data shows Wisconsin students are showing minor progress, but a significant disparity still remains between black and white students.
Statewide, nearly half of public school students met or exceeded proficiency standards in English language arts and math on the latest state assessments.
Reading proficiency increased across all tested grades compared to last year in the proficiency gap between black and white students also narrowed slightly, but is still one of the largest education gaps in the country.
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Ireland praised the steady progress, while noting, more work remains to support students and educators statewide.
UW-Madison's annual Fill the Hill Flamingo fundraiser is celebrating a record year.
University officials say the homecoming fundraiser, which puts a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for every donation, has totaled more than $845,000.
It's a Victory Monday all across Wisconsin, with the Packers coming out on top in Tampa Bay yesterday and the Brewers besting the San Diego Padres for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
That puts Milwaukee just one win away from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as the Brew Crew chases their first World Series title.
And now, Wisconsin-based Bucks fans will have a new way to watch the team this season through a subscription service called Bucks Plus.
The service costs just under $20 a month or about $100 for the full season and is available through the NBA app and the Bucks website.
It'll show locally televised games, although national exclusive games will not be included.
Bucks Plus starts tonight with Milwaukee's preseason game against Minnesota.
Drivers throughout northeast Wisconsin should prepare for upcoming road work beginning today.
The State Department of Transportation is planning multiple maintenance projects this week, featuring bridge inspections along interstates 41 and 43 in Manitowoc and Brown counties.
Crews will also conduct pavement repairs in Marinette and Door counties, while Highway 67 faces a complete closure within Fond du Lac County.
UW-Madison's annual Fill the Hill Flamingo fundraiser is celebrating a record year.
Fill the Hill began as a prank in 1979 and has since become one of the university's most recognized fundraising traditions.
University officials say the homecoming fundraiser, which puts a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for every donation, has totaled more than $845,000.
And tomorrow's your last day to vote for the coolest thing made in Wisconsin.
The annual manufacturing madness competition is down to its top 16 finalists, featuring everything from heavy machinery to local sweets and our iconic lip balm, Carmix.
Public balloting continues through tomorrow, October 6th, with the winner to be announced later this month.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Another devastating injury.
I am Mike Clemens with sports from Tampa with the Packers held on to beat the Buccaneers 17 to 14, but midway through the third quarter linebacker Edger and Cooper carted off the field with an Achilles injury.
What's the outlook?
Not good.
Head coach Matt LaFleur asked if it's season ending that would suspect that.
Yes, safety Evan Williams on Cooper.
You know, he's somebody that just sets the tone, you know, in every game, you know, he's somebody that yeah, just get us all jump started.
That's going to be definitely a tough hole to fill
college football.
the Badgers with a convincing 31-3 win over Michigan State on Saturday.
They'll face number 21 ranked UCLA.
Baseball, the Brewers were down a run.
Two outs, Jackson Churio dries in the winning two runs as Milwaukee beats San Diego 4-3.
Is that one of the best games ever?
Yeah, that's up there for sure.
Just passing it to the next guy, picking each other up.
Yeah, that's definitely up there.
That's the Brewers Bryce Terrang, the crew up two games to nothing.
Game three, 8-30 tomorrow night with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be a nice sunny fall day today with a high in the low to mid sixties this afternoon tonight.
Partly cloudy.
We're going to drop down into the mid to upper forties tomorrow, sunny and warmer with a high in the upper sixties to low seventies.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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