Around Town
BOW SEASON STARTS SATURDAY: Wisconsin’s deer archery season starts on Saturday, Sept. 12.
BRAT FRY FUNDRAISER: The brat fry at Iola Sentry Foods will benefit the Iola-Scandinavia PTO’s End-of-the-Year Picnic.
CROSSWALK CONCERNS: Citizens have raised concerns about the safety of children walking to school in the Village of Iola and cars traveling at high speeds.
AUBURNDALE RALLIED PAST the Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team 3-2 in a five-set match Thursday, Sept. 10, in Auburndale. The host team overcame a strong Thunderbird challenge with set scores of 24-26, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 and 15-10 to secure the victory.
MEAL DONATIONS: ScandiHus of Scandinavia reported this morning that $1,000 has been raised toward the $6,000 meal debt in the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Fantastic!
Around the County
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES throughout Waupaca County jointly announced the suspension of fixed-mounted Automated License Plate Reader technology provided by Flock Safety. Officials cited data privacy concerns and loss of control over sensitive information when accessed through a larger network. (Source: WBAY)
THE WISCONSIN STATE PATROL Air Support Unit will conduct aerial traffic enforcement over U.S. Highway 10 in Waupaca County on Saturday. Pilots will monitor the sky to spot traffic violations, including speeding and aggressive driving, to enhance public safety. (Source: WLUK)
CLINTONVILLE POLICE are investigating a recent hit-and-run incident involving a police officer. Authorities are seeking information regarding the driver and vehicle responsible for striking the officer before fleeing the scene. (Source: WSAW 7)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
DECLINED DEBATE: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany said one debate is enough for Wisconsin’s race, explaining why his campaign declined the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association debate. The WBA canceled its Oct. 9 event. Tiffany and his opponent are scheduled to debate Oct. 21 at Marquette University Law School, WISN 12 reported.
DEPLOYMENT: The 115th Fighter Wing’s last combat deployment took place in late 2021, when about 300 airmen and several F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. Central Command operations.
MILWAUKEE POLICE are investigating a series of Thursday shootings that left four people wounded, including a 12-year-old child. The incidents occurred across multiple city neighborhoods, and investigators are working to identify suspects and determine motives. No suspects are currently in custody. (Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee)
OAK CREEK investigators are searching for a person of interest following a stabbing at a local motel Thursday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The department stated there is no broader threat to public safety. (Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee)
MILWAUKEE SCHOOLS Superintendent proposed a $12 million plan Thursday to install air conditioning in district classrooms. The proposal follows growing community concerns about extreme heat inside school buildings during late summer months. The Board of School Directors will review the funding request. (Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee)
FORMER MILWAUKEE City Attorney Tearman Spencer was sentenced Thursday to probation following a conviction for misconduct in public office. A judge ordered Spencer to serve one year of probation and pay fines after he was found guilty of using city resources for personal benefit. (Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee)
DANE COUNTY Board supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Thursday calling for a delay and additional public review of a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line project. Board members urged state regulators to allow more community input before making a final decision on the massive utility infrastructure. (Source: WMTV)
A MENOMONIE man pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect Friday to first-degree intentional homicide charges of allegedly fatally stabbing his mother inside an Eau Claire apartment in May. Investigators said the person claimed government harassment drove him to the attack. (Source: WEAU 13)
FORMER DANE County Board Supervisor April Kigeya officially entered the Madison mayoral race Thursday. Kigeya launched her campaign on affordable housing, expanded public transit options, and addressing racial disparities across the city. (Source: WMTV)
HEALTH OFFICIALS urged Wisconsinites Thursday to take precautions against mosquito bites after a horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis. The state Department of Health Services warned that the rare, potentially fatal virus is actively circulating in the region. (Source: WEAU 13)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1789—ALEXANDER HAMILTON was appointed as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury by President George Washington. Hamilton immediately began organizing the nation’s financial system, laying the foundational groundwork for the early American economy.
1814—THE AMERICAN fleet defeated a British squadron at the Battle of Plattsburth on Lake Champlain during the War of 1812. The decisive naval victory forced British land forces to retreat into Canada and helped secure the peace treaty that ended the war.
1941—GROUND WAS broken in Arlington, Virginia, for the construction of the Pentagon. Designed by architect George Bergstrom to house the U.S. Department of War, the massive five-sided concrete structure eventually became the world’s largest office building.
1963—PORSCHE UNVEILED its groundbreaking 901 sports car at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Later renamed the 911 due to a trademark dispute, the streamlined vehicle became one of the most iconic and enduring models in automotive history.
1965—THE BEATLES reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit single “Help!” The title track from their second feature film kicked off a multi-week run at the top of the American charts.
1970—THE FORD Motor Co. introduced the Pinto, a new subcompact car designed to compete with popular foreign imports. Championed by executive Lee Iacocca, the lightweight automobile initially saw strong showroom sales before later facing scrutiny over safety flaws.
1977—THE ATARI Video Computer System, later known as the Atari 2600, debuted in North America. The home console popularized microprocessor-based hardware and cartridge-based games, revolutionizing the entertainment industry and launching the modern gaming era.
1982—THE ROCK band Chicago hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with their ballad “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” The track marked a major commercial comeback for the veteran group and became one of their biggest global hits.
1997—VOTERS IN Scotland overwhelmingly approved a referendum to establish their own parliament for the first time in nearly 300 years. The historic milestone marked a major step forward for political devolution within the United Kingdom.
2001—AL-QAEDA TERRORISTS hijacked four commercial airliners in a coordinated attack against the United States. Hijackers flew planes into New York City’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon, while a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania, killing 2,977 people.
