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For Muskie101 News, I'm Maddie Shaper.
A 50-year-old Springbrook man was killed in a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck in Sawyer County last Thursday.
The Sawyer County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened just before 7 a.m.
at the entrance to Select Excavating in the town of Hayward.
According to the Sheriff's Office, a semi-pulling a loaded log trailer was entering the northbound lane of Highway 63 from Select Excavating.
At the same time, an SUV traveling south on Highway 63 struck the axles of the semi-trailer.
The SUV driver
identified as 50-year-old Jason Lane of Springbrook died from his injuries.
The semi-driver, 65-year-old William Anderson of Glidden, reported no injuries.
The Sawyer County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol and Sawyer County Medical Examiner are continuing to investigate the crash.
Washburn County has completed its investigation into a cyber attack that disrupted county government services in August.
The incident happened August 6 when the county shut down its technology systems as a precaution while investigating the attack.
County officials worked with cybersecurity professionals to assess the damage and restore services.
County offices and the court system remained open during the disruption, although phone and email services were temporarily unavailable.
Those services were restored about a week later.
According to the Spooner Advocate, County Board Chair Lolita Olson provided a final update on the incident during the Board's October 20th meeting.
Olson said the forensic investigation is now complete and the county has notified individuals whose information was affected by the breach through the U.S.
Postal Service.
Lakuta Ray's Get Out the Vote initiative is offering rides to the polls for the November 3rd election.
Residents who need transportation can arrange a ride while those driving others to the polls can receive a gas gift card to help
cover fuel costs.
You can find more information on the Lakuta Ray Facebook page.
Excel Energy is encouraging Wisconsin residents to take advantage of free home energy assessments as temperatures begin to cool down for winter.
According to a press release, the assessments are available to income qualified customers and tribal members to help identify areas where their homes may be losing heat.
During the assessment, trained contractors use equipment such as infrared cameras to check for air leaks, insulation gaps in other areas where energy may be escaping.
The program is available to qualifying homeowners living in
single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with XL Energy as their heating provider.
Eligible residents may also qualify for rebates through Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program and federally-funded Home Energy rebate programs to help cover the cost of improvements.
More information about eligibility requirements and assessment scheduling is available on XL Energy's website.
Wisconsin Bear Hunters harvested more than 4,200 bears this fall, with hunting success particularly high in northwest
According to preliminary results from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hunters harvested 4,275 bears during the 2026 season, which is slightly above the statewide target of 4,160.
The DNR says hunter success rates were above average in northern Wisconsin, particularly in Barron, Burnett, Polk, and Washburn counties.
Those counties helped contribute to a record harvest in Bear Management Zone D, where more than 1,300 bears were registered.
Statewide, about 28% of bear hunters were successful, which is close to the five-year average of 30%.
The DNR says more than 146,000 people applied for a bear hunting license or preference point this year, setting a new record.
Hunters interested in applying for a license or preference point for the 2027 season have until December 10th to apply through the DNR's Go Wild system or an authorized license agent.
For Muskie101 News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
Now a look at Northwood's news, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
Excel Energy is encouraging Wisconsin residents to take advantage of free home energy assessments as temperatures begin to cool down for winter.
According to a press release, the assessments are available to income-qualified customers and tribal members to help identify areas where their homes may be losing heat.
During the assessment, trained contractors use equipment such as infrared cameras to check for air leaks, insulation gaps in other areas where energy may be escaping.
The program is available to qualifying homeowners living in
single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with XL Energy as their heating provider.
Eligible residents may also qualify for rebates through Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program and federally funded Home Energy rebate programs to help cover the cost of improvements.
More information about eligibility requirements and assessment scheduling is available on XL Energy's website.
Wisconsin Bear Hunters harvested more than 4,200 bears this fall, with hunting success particularly high in north
According to preliminary results from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hunters harvested 4,275 bears during the 2026 season, which is slightly above the statewide target of 4,160.
The DNR says hunter success rates were above average in northern Wisconsin, particularly in Barron, Burnett, Polk, and Washburn counties.
Those counties helped contribute to a record harvest in Bear Management Zone D, where more than 1,300 bears were registered
Statewide, about 28% of bear hunters were successful, which is close to the five-year average of 30%.
The DNR says more than 146,000 people applied for a bear hunting license or preference point this year, setting a new record.
Hunters interested in applying for a license or preference point for the 2027 season have until December 10th to apply through the DNR's Go Wild system or an authorized license agent.
For Northwood's News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Less than a week away from our midterm elections, we're getting a glimpse into how much weight Wisconsin holds when it comes to elections.
Earlier this week, former Vice President Kamala Harris rallied for Democratic candidate David Crowley, and as Civic Media's James Kelly tells us, Democrats in the third congressional district were feeling the burn.
Senator Bernie Sanders visited the Chippewa Valley over the weekend for a campaign event with Democratic third congressional district candidate Rebecca Cook.
The event at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire on Sunday sought to highlight a number of important issues ahead of the midterm election, including wealth inequality and health care affordability.
During his speech, Senator Sanders tried to put just how large the wealth inequality gap has become into perspective.
So
you have an economy in
which the top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
You have an economy which Mr. Musk, the wealthiest guy on earth, himself,
owns more wealth than the bottom 53% of American households.
Does anybody think that that is what America's economy should
be like?
Senator Sanders has endorsed Cook in the midterm election, who will look to unseating incumbent Republican Congressman Derek Van Orden next week.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Republican candidate Tom Tiffany characterized the former VP's appearance as a last-ditch desperation by Democrats as he continues his 55-stop common-sense campaign tour across the state.
The congressman is making stops in Rhinelander, Antigo, Chano, and Krivitz today.
The Milwaukee Brewers made history last night, winning their first World Series title in league history.
While fans are still reveling in the afterglow of another Wisconsin championship, retailers are cashing in on Brewers' fever with record-setting merchandise sales.
Local sports and apparel shops report a major spike in gear and souvenir sales.
Even before the Brewers could call themselves world champions, retailers say sales of Brewers' merchandise has tripled during the run.
Richland County is the latest to join the growing group of Wisconsin counties linked to the measles outbreak across the southwestern part of our state.
Health officials confirming a new case of measles there.
Contract tracers are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed, as cases continue to pop up across multiple counties.
Public health agencies in Jackson County also reported two additional travel-related cases earlier this week.
Officials warn the virus is highly contagious and airborne, lingering in rooms long after
infected person leaves.
Residents are urged to monitor for fever and rash.
The final Marquette University Law School poll ahead of the November 3rd election shows Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by 7 percentage points in the race for Wisconsin governor.
It's the largest lead yet for Crowley in the Marquette polls.
The results show 51 percent of likely voters said they'd vote for Crowley, while 44 percent said they'd vote for Tiffany.
Another 4 percent said they were undecided.
Madison is finding itself among the safest cities in America.
Finance website Wallet Hub recently ranked 180 cities across the U.S.
based on more than three dozen indicators of safety.
Wisconsin's capital city was ranked 12th overall, receiving high marks for home and community safety as well as financial safety.
Milwaukee was ranked much lower at 147th overall.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
The Brewers win the World Series.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports, last night in Tampa Bay.
We've got the first time World Series champion, Milwaukee Brewers!
The Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 to win Game 5 and take the best of 7 series 4 games to 1.
Manager Pat Murphy after accepting the Commissioner's trophy.
When you talk about this team, you got to talk about people who care about each other.
I can't be more grateful for this group of guys right here.
Really, really special.
The last time Wisconsin celebrated a World Series win was 1957 when the Milwaukee Braves beat the Yankees.
Catcher William Contreras named the series most valuable player had this message for Brewers fans.
Thank you for everything.
I did this for you guys.
I love this guy.
I love the Brewers.
Go Brewers, see you in
Milwaukee.
The team parade in downtown Milwaukee near the Summerfest grounds begins tomorrow at 10 a.m.
with sports on Mike Clemens.
Sunny and cooler today are high right around 54 this afternoon.
Tonight mostly clear with a low dropping into the mid 20s.
Tomorrow sunny, calm and pleasant with a high in the mid 50s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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