Around Town
SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Viking Age reenactment on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 340 N. Main Street. It will feature a reenactment by the Wisconsin River Ravens and Norse wares for sale.
Around the County
NEW LONDON intersection closure begins. The US 45/South County Trunk D intersection near New London closed Thursday morning for an 11-day construction project. Motorists should seek detours; completion depends on weather. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE promotes a new police captain. Sgt. Matthew Wright was promoted to captain following Capt. Dennis Schroeder’s June 4 retirement after more than 30 years with the Clintonville Police Department. Chief Craig Freitag announced the change. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WEYAUWEGA launches pickleball league. A new recreational pickleball league is drawing players of all ages and skill levels to city courts every Thursday evening. Organizers aim to build a community through the growing sport. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
NEW LONDON tallies April flood costs. City officials reported flood-related expenses reaching up to $258,877 so far, with additional costs expected. The April event impacted infrastructure and operations. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE reviews body camera program. Officers have used body cameras since August 2025, fulfilling a goal set by Chief Craig Freitag. Officials are evaluating the technology’s impact on policing. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
IOLA sees migrating pelicans. American white pelicans at Iola Lake have raised concerns about fish depletion, but experts note limited long-term impact on the local population. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
US 10 IMPROVEMENTS approved. Gov. Tony Evers signed a $2.4 million contract for work between the Portage County line and Anderson Road in the Town of Farmington. Construction begins June 16. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
MANAWA library starts a craft program. Sturm Memorial Library launched its free Community Craft Connection series for summer socializing and creativity. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
POWERFUL STORMS slammed southeast Wisconsin Thursday night, June 11, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and power lines, and scattered outages, particularly in Kenosha County and the Town of Burlington. A tornado was reported on the ground in the area with no injuries noted; roads, including County Highway 142, were blocked. Crews worked to restore power and clear debris. (Source: FOX6)
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS earlier Wednesday, June 11, caused major damage in Dodge County communities including Horicon and Lomira. Roofs were ripped off buildings, trees were downed, and structures were impacted in downtown Horicon; a large tree hit mobile homes in Lomira. No serious injuries were reported as cleanup continued. (Source: FOX6)
HIGH WINDS up to 94 mph from Wednesday storms toppled trees onto homes and buildings in Oshkosh, leaving damage and power outages across northeast Wisconsin. Residents began cleanup Thursday; similar wind damage affected other areas in the region. (Source: WBAY)
LIGHTNING STRIKES sparked structure fires in Waukesha County’s Summit and Lac La Belle late Thursday afternoon, June 11. Fire crews responded as part of the broader severe weather event impacting southeast Wisconsin. (Source: FOX6)
THOUSANDS LOST POWER across Kenosha and Racine counties after Thursday’s storms downed lines and trees. We Energies crews worked to restore service, while highways were closed due to hazards. (Source: CBS58)
A DODGE COUNTY jury convicted Zachariah Rasch, 44, of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse in the death of his estranged wife, Crystal Rasch. The verdict came Tuesday in the case. (Source: WMTV 15)
FORMER MILWAUKEE POLICE OFFICER pleaded guilty in a Flock camera search misconduct case. Details of the resolution emerged this week. (Source: FOX6)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall during a June 12, 1987, speech at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin. The dramatic call symbolized the push for freedom and helped define the end of the Cold War.
MEDGAR EVERS, a leading civil rights activist, was assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 12, 1963, by a white supremacist. His death galvanized support for the Civil Rights Act.
THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME opened in Cooperstown, New York, on June 12, 1939. Legends, including Babe Ruth, attended the dedication of the museum honoring the sport’s greatest players.
ANNE FRANK received a diary for her 13th birthday on June 12, 1942, in Amsterdam. The red-and-white checked book became one of the most important firsthand accounts of the Holocaust.
THE SUPREMES scored their fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 12, 1965, with “Back In My Arms Again.” The Motown group was the first American act to achieve the feat.
THE PHILIPPINES declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, in the midst of the Spanish-American War. Emilio Aguinaldo led the proclamation after more than 300 years of colonial rule.
THE BOEING 777 made its maiden flight on June 12, 1994. The wide-body twinjet became one of the world’s most successful commercial aircraft.
HONEY CONE’S “Want Ads” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 12, 1971. The soul group’s hit topped the chart for one week.
VIRGINIA ADOPTED its Declaration of Rights on June 12, 1776. The document, written largely by George Mason, influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.
MAN O’ WAR set a Belmont Stakes record on June 12, 1920, winning the 52nd running with the fastest mile time recorded for a horse at that point. The legendary Thoroughbred dominated American racing.
