It's Wayne Mouser, local news.
Good morning.
I'm Wayne Mouser for Civic Media News.
Police in Rippon Wednesday morning responded to Alliance laundry systems for a reported bomb threat.
When officers arrived, they conducted a sweep of the building and found nothing suspicious.
The investigation determined there was no public safety concern.
Rippon police were assisted by the Audie Gamey County Sheriff's Office.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact officer Brandon Shoe at 920-748-2888 or email brandon.shoe at ripandpolice.com.
Those with information can remain anonymous if they wish.
Dodge County Sheriff's officials tell us a collision between an SUV and semi-tractor trailer truck on Thursday morning resulted in the death of a 77-year-old Jefferson man.
The accident on State Highway 16 and 60 and County Highway double V in the town of Elm
was reported just before 7 AM.
The Jefferson man was driving his SUV west on State Highway 16 and 60.
The semi was heading south on County Highway double B and failed to stop at the stop sign, striking the SUV.
The driver of the SUV died at the scene.
The semi driver, a 28 year old Waterloo man, was taken to Prairie Ridge Hospital with minor injuries.
While the Sheriff's Office, Community Service Officer was doing traffic control at the intersection of State Highway 16 and
and County Highway T, a motorist struck the officer's vehicle, which then struck the officer.
The officer was taken to Prairie Ridge Hospital with suspected minor injuries.
The state patrol is investigating that accident.
Congressman Glenn Grossman was pleased to hear President Donald Trump's announcement of $17.9 million in federal disaster relief for Wisconsin communities affected by the July 27th storms in forests, out of gamey, vilus, and Winnebago counties.
Grossman said he was proud to lead their bipartisan congressional delegation in urging federal support.
He also said, quote, I especially want to thank the volunteers who have given their time to help neighbors clean up and begin rebuilding.
Their generosity reflects the best.
of Wisconsin on quote.
The federal lawmaker from Glenbula led two letters signed by every member of Wisconsin's congressional delegation seeking federal support.
Individuals and families who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA app, Public Assistance Federal Fund
funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged in finalists and Winnebago counties.
The Democratic candidate for the Sixth Congressional District seat in Wisconsin says, we have to step up and take care of our communities.
Bob Nelson reports for Civic Media News.
Brad Smith, a Mekwan is a veteran and business owner.
He grew up in the Fox Valley.
Smith numbers among his priorities, AI and data centers.
He says they use a lot of water and electricity, but beyond that, they need more regulatory control.
The concern that I share with a lot of people here is the fact that these data centers have almost no regulatory controls to make sure that if they move ahead, there's transparency for the community and they can have a voice.
And if it fits their community and also the cost and the environmental impact that are going on,
he says, farmers are being squeezed by diesel costs and processing costs.
And we'll have to worry about Canada's retaliatory tariffs on Terry and way Smith says there are basic issues in the campaign like making a living.
affordable housing.
Let's look after livable wages, being able to afford a home in your community, childcare, health care.
access to good schools.
These are not partisan issues.
These are people and family issues.
Smith is running against incumbent Congressman Glenn Grossman in the November 3rd election.
You can learn more about him at his website bradsmithbercongress.com.
I'm Pop Nelson for Civic Media News.
The city of Nina has announced a multi-year plan to restore public trees damaged or removed following the July 27th tornado.
More than 400 public trees were damaged or removed throughout the community.
affecting parks, street terraces, and other public spaces.
As a Tree City USA community for more than 40 years, Nene is committed to rebuilding a stronger, healthier, and more resilient urban forest.
Replanting will be completed in phases during the next one to five years.
The tentative replanting schedule included 35 trees in Riverside Park last month, 70 trees in Riverside Park next September, approximately 80 trees in Doty, Kimberly Point, and Fresh Air Parks next summer and
fall.
The plan also calls for the planning of approximately 160 trees in street terraces during the fall of 2028.
Nina's tree assessment work will continue for an estimated 6 to 12 months.
The theme for National Fire Prevention Week, charge into fire safety, safe charging as a superpower, has to do with the safe charging of products using lithium ion batteries.
Rippon Fire Chief Rick James says more and more of the battery-powered products we use are powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
He recommends using the cord and charger that came with the device and charging devices on a table, desk, or other hard, flat surface.
You should stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, is smoking, or has a strange smell.
Unplug your device when it's fully charged.
James also cautions about charging larger items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside.
He says if you charge them in a hallway and there is a fire it could block your way out.
If you're flying on a plane, keep your device where you can see it while charging.
Do not charge devices in overhead compartments.
Also do not charge
e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.
I'm Wayne Mauser for Civic Media News.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
President Trump has approved nearly 18 million dollars in disaster relief for Wisconsin.
He made the announcement on Truth Social Wednesday while reaffirming his endorsement for Governor Candidate Tom Tiffany.
In his post, he said, quote, the people are tough and smart and will come back stronger than ever.
This comes after Governor Evers formally requested a federal disaster declaration from the president following severe storms in a tornado that swept through the state in July.
Madison's mayor is proposing a budget for 2027 that includes a $7 monthly property tax increase for average homeowners.
The mayor says state restrictions forced cities to rely too heavily on property taxes to fund essential local services.
Under her plan, the city would avoid major service cuts thanks to grant adjustments by Metro Transit while funding new positions in violence prevention and public safety.
City workers would also receive a 3% cost of living pay raise.
The Common Council will review and vote on the final budget plan next month.
We've got quite a weekend coming up for Wisconsin sports fans.
The Milwaukee Brewers will host the Dodgers in Milwaukee on Sunday for Game 1 in the National Championship Series.
If the Brew Crew comes out on top in this series, they'll head to their first World Series in more than four decades.
On the Gridiron, the storied rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will play out at Lambeau Field also on Sunday.
Game time was moved to a noon kickoff from the original late afternoon start, a more prestigious network time slot.
The Packers' Bears rivalry is the oldest in the NFL, going back more than a century to their first meeting in 1921.
The Packers lead the all-time series with 109 wins to the Bears 98.
A 77-year-old was killed in Dodge County yesterday when sheriff's deputies say a semi flew through a stop sign and crashed into the man's car.
It happened in the town of Elba around 7 a.m.
yesterday morning.
The truck driver, a 28-year-old from Waterloo, Wisconsin, was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Authorities say a sheriff's officer was also taken to the same hospital after a driver hit their squad car, which then hit the officer who was helping with the investigation into the initial crash.
Sheriff's officials stressed the
importance of paying attention to the roadway and avoiding distracted driving.
As we end the first full week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Wisconsin is seeing a small decline in domestic violence homicides, but advocates warn the numbers remain dangerously high.
A new report from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin shows deaths dropped from a record 99 in 2024 to 82 last year.
Milwaukee County accounted for roughly half of those deaths, highlighting an ongoing crisis in the area.
Experts point out that most of the homicides were committed by men, with firearms used in nearly three-quarters of all cases.
Advocates say despite the minor dip, state totals are still far higher than they were a decade ago.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and county courthouses could get more security under a request for nearly $3 million in additional funding in the next state budget.
The proposal would keep four court protection jobs funded, add staffing in the Marshall's office, and provide $1.5 million in county security grants.
The state court's director says circuit court judges reported 129 security risks last year.
Lawmakers have rejected earlier requests for more court security, pointing to the presence of Capitol Police.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Getting ready for game one, high on Mike Clemens with sports were the Brewers had some batting practice tomorrow before Sunday night at Ampham Field against the Dodgers for the National League pennant.
Milwaukee's relief pitchers have been the stars of the playoffs so far, including Aaron Ashby, who was awarded the win Wednesday night against the Padres.
I think what this bullpen has done all year is pick each other up.
We trust each other with the ball.
I know if I get two runners on, DL, Abner, McGill, our
behind me in the bullpen to take a deep breath and, you know, trust who they have behind us.
NFL.
It's the Packers and the Bears Sunday at noon in Green Bay, the oldest rivalry in the league.
Jonathan Ford has played for both teams.
There's no difference.
I just think it all comes down to who wanted the most.
You know, for me, I mean, I played on both sides.
I got drafted here.
So obviously I want to go out there and put my best foot forward
as Packers defensive lineman Jonathan Ford with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be mostly sunny today with a high in the upper 60s to low 70s here this afternoon.
Tonight, partly cloudy, we're going to drop into the low to mid 50s.
Tomorrow, mostly sunny, it's going to feel like summer with a high in the low to mid 80s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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