Around Town
BELMONT BEATS T-BIRDS: Belmont stayed unbeaten Friday night, defeating Iola-Scandinavia 44-8 in a ranked nonconference 8-player football matchup. The Braves improved to 5-0 in their first season in the 8-player format, while the Thunderbirds fell to 4-4. Belmont took control early, using its offense to build a multi-touchdown lead by halftime, 32-0. Iola-Scandinavia put together several drives behind sophomore quarterback Mason Kriesel, and senior tight end Korz Loken helped extend possessions with plays downfield.
WINTER WREATH TIME: Advance sales of Christmas wreaths and ropes are now open through the Iola Winter Sports Club. Orders can be emailed to boardvicepresident@iolawintersportscclub.org. The holiday greenery sale includes wreaths in several sizes: 20-inch wreaths for $20, 26-inch wreaths for $25, 36-inch wreaths for $35, 48-inch wreaths for $45, and 60-inch wreaths for $55. A 24-inch specialty wreath is available for $40, while canes are $25, swags are $20, and 25-foot roping is $40.
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP: Iola-Scandinavia Pee Wee Athletics needs volunteers for home games in concessions, working the gate, assisting on the field, or other positions. To sign up, go here.
LOKEN JERSEY PRESENTATION: US Navy All-American Bowl Jersey presentation for Iola-Scandinavia senior Korz Loken at the Thunderbird football field at 5:45 p.m.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING. The Iola Village Board scheduled a working session for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider launching an official Facebook page and updating a lake district agreement.
PARKS RECREATION PLAN. The Iola Parks Committee planned to meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. at the Village Clerk’s Office to review an outdoor recreation plan and discuss hiring an engineering firm.
Around the County
HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT. A high-speed pursuit on Interstate 41 ended with the arrest of a New London woman following a tire-deflation deployment. The suspect faces multiple potential charges, including fleeing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants from Milwaukee County. (Source: WFRV Local 5)
ZONING LAWS APPROVED. The Waupaca County Board approved modernized zoning rules regulating the development of utility-scale solar farms and technological data centers. The new regulatory guidelines aim to address local environmental concerns while expanding clean energy infrastructure. (Source: WGBA)
HONEY SUNDAY CELEBRATED. The Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London hosted its annual Honey Sunday educational event to promote local pollinator health. Families gathered at the regional conservation site for interactive bee workshops and honey-harvesting demonstrations. (Source: WBAY)
Around the Area
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
RESPONSE TO ENBRIDGE SPILL: Midwest environmental groups, including the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Earthjustice, criticized Enbridge’s reopening of Line 5 before securing state permits for a planned bypass around a gas leak site. Advocates urged Gov. Tony Evers to declare a disaster related to the spill and revoke permits for the pipeline reroute around tribal lands. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio)
ONE DEAD after an overnight shooting on Madison’s north side. Police responded Sunday night to a parking lot near a strip mall where they discovered a man suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, and an investigation into the motive remains underway. (Source: Channel 3000)
A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy died at a hospital early Monday following what his mother described as an ambush shooting on Milwaukee’s south side. The incident occurred late Sunday night. Police are actively investigating the shooting, but no suspects have been taken into custody as of early morning. (Source: FOX6)
HEAVY RAINFALL triggered flash flooding across southeastern Wisconsin overnight, submerging streets and causing a major water pipe to burst at the Rhode Center for the Arts in Kenosha. The flooding caused extensive damage to the historic theater. Multiple roads in Oak Creek reopened early Monday morning. (Source: WISN 12)
TWO PEOPLE were found dead outside a residence near Cuba City in Grant County early Monday. Local sheriff’s deputies and state investigators are treating the incident as a death investigation. Officials stated there is no immediate threat to the public, but details regarding the cause remain limited. (Source: WKOW)
A SEMITRUCK carrying a waste load overturned in a roundabout on Shawano Avenue in Green Bay early Monday morning. The crash spilled debris across the roadway and closed the area for several hours. Emergency crews righted the vehicle by sunrise to begin environmental cleanup. (Source: WBAY)
A WASHINGTON County man faces a fifth offense operating while intoxicated charge following a weekend crash in Wausau. Police arrested the woman after her vehicle allegedly struck a light pole and she fled the scene. She remains held in the Marathon County Jail ahead of her initial court appearance. (Source: Wausau Pilot)
A BELOIT man faces charges after rear-ending an Amish buggy in Lafayette County on Sunday afternoon. The collision injured the buggy’s operator, who was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities cited the driver for failure to maintain control of his motor vehicle. (Source: Channel 3000)
POLICE IN Kenosha remained at an active crime scene for several hours overnight near 52nd Street and 25th Avenue following a shooting outside a local bar. One man, identified by family members as a father of three, was killed. Investigators are seeking multiple suspects who fled. (Source: TMJ4)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1780—BENEDICT ARNOLD, a major general in the Continental Army, met with British Major John Andre to hand over plans for West Point. Arnold’s treasonous plot failed after Andre was captured days later, making Arnold the most infamous traitor in American history.
1866—H.G. WELLS, the pioneering English author often called the father of science fiction, was born in Bromley, Kent. Wells gained worldwide fame for writing classic novels including “The Time Machine” and “The War of the Worlds,” which deeply influenced modern literature.
1893—THE DURYEA brothers, Charles and Frank, successfully test-drove their gasoline-powered motor wagon on the streets of Springfield, Massachusetts. The successful run marked the first demonstration of an American-made, gasoline-powered automobile, sparking the birth of the U.S. automotive industry.
1937—J.R.R. TOLKIEN’S fantasy novel “The Hobbit” was published by George Allen & Unwin in London. The book introduced readers to Bilbo Baggins and the world of Middle-earth, achieving critical and commercial success while laying the foundation for modern epic fantasy.
1948—THE HOUND Dog, a subcompact car designed by Crosley Motors, debuted as America’s first post-World War II sports car. The affordable vehicle featured a revolutionary overhead-cam engine and helped pioneer the lightweight, minimalist sports car segment in North America.
1970—”MONDAY NIGHT Football” made its television broadcasting debut on ABC, featuring a game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The broadcast revolutionized sports entertainment by turning prime-time NFL games into major cultural events.
1981—SANDRA DAY O’Connor was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first female associate justice of the Supreme Court. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, O’Connor broke a 191-year gender barrier on the nation’s highest court, serving until her retirement in 2006.
1985—”MONEY FOR Nothing” by the British rock band Dire Straits hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, famous for its innovative computer-animated music video and guest vocals by Sting, held the top spot for three consecutive weeks.
1993—RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Boris Yeltsin triggered a constitutional crisis by dissolving the country’s parliament, the Supreme Soviet. Yeltsin suspended the constitution following a bitter power struggle over economic reforms, leading to a deadly political standoff in Moscow.
2003—THE GALILEO spacecraft ended its 14-year interplanetary mission by plunging directly into Jupiter’s crushing atmosphere. NASA scientists intentionally destroyed the robotic probe to prevent any potential contamination of Jupiter’s icy moons, which could harbor microscopic life.
