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Around the County
WAUPACA COUNTY HOMEOWNERS continue grappling with recovery more than a month after severe April flooding. Roughly 50 homes in the county’s floodplain are estimated to be totaled, with federal regulations complicating repairs for substantially damaged properties. (Source: WBAY)
WAUPACA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH released results from free well water testing for residents affected by spring flooding. Some private wells in areas like Fremont showed bacterial contamination. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LONDON announced meal price increases for breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT board reversed course on its legal services contract after initially hiring von Briesen & Roper, S.C. in October. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
A PEDESTRIAN WAS KILLED in a multivehicle crash on Madison’s East Washington Avenue near Paterson Street and Breese Stevens Field around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. Speed appeared to be a factor. Madison police are investigating. (Source: WKOW)
THE BODY OF A BOATER who went missing in the Rock River near Highway N in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon was recovered Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. after a multi-agency search. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner is identifying the victim. (Source: WMTV)
FRANKLIN’S COMMON COUNCIL voted to suspend The Irish Cottage pub’s licenses for 30 days after a deadly 2024 crash linked to a patron who had been drinking there. The decision came Tuesday night. (Source: FOX6)
A MENOMONEE FALLS teen’s attorney alleges police used excessive force during a May 21 encounter at the boy’s home. Police say officers acted reasonably as the teen resisted. The family plans legal action. (Source: FOX6)
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN remains under an air quality alert for unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. Warmer temperatures and potential storms are forecast for later in the week. (Source: FOX6)
GOV. TONY EVERS declared Heat Awareness Day as Wisconsin prepares for summer heat. The state saw 10 heat-related deaths and over 1,000 ER visits last year. (Source: WBAY)
EAU CLAIRE FIREFIGHTERS responded to a kitchen fire at a single-family home Wednesday, displacing the family. No injuries were reported. (Source: WEAU)
A WISCONSIN RAPIDS TRUCKING COMPANY, Sparhawk Trucking and Sparhawk Truck and Trailer, Inc., notified employees of expected mass layoffs. (Source: WSAW)
FORMER WISCONSIN JUDGE Hannah Dugan appeared in federal court as a judge weighed arguments to dismiss her conviction in an immigration case obstruction matter. (Source: WBAY)
PRESIDENT TRUMP is scheduled to visit Chippewa Falls on Friday, his first trip to Wisconsin since his re-election, focusing on support for farmers. (Source: WEAU)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History on June 1:
CHINESE TROOPS crushed pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, killing hundreds to thousands of demonstrators. The crackdown ended seven weeks of student-led occupation calling for political reforms. (Historical Event)
HENRY FORD TEST-DROVE his first automobile, the Quadricycle, in Detroit on June 4, 1896. The four-wheeled, tiller-steered vehicle with a 4-horsepower engine reached 20 mph, marking Ford’s entry into automotive history. (Automotive)
THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY began on June 4, 1942, in the Pacific. U.S. forces ambushed the Japanese navy, sinking four aircraft carriers in a decisive victory that shifted momentum in World War II. (Historical Event)
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN released his landmark album “Born in the U.S.A.” on June 4, 1984. The record produced seven top 10 singles, became one of the best-selling albums ever, and defined 1980s American rock. (Cultural Milestone)
SPACEX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on June 4, 2010. The maiden flight successfully reached orbit, ushering in a new era of commercial spaceflight and reusable rocket technology. (Science)
THE MONTGOLFIER BROTHERS launched the first public hot-air balloon demonstration over Annonay, France, on June 4, 1783. The unmanned flight advanced aviation science and inspired future manned endeavors. (Science)
MARIAH CAREY’S “We Belong Together” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 4, 2005. The ballad held the top spot for 14 weeks, becoming one of the decade’s biggest hits. (Music Charts)
THE BEATLES’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” began a 23-week run at No. 1 on the UK album chart on June 4, 1967. The innovative concept album transformed popular music and culture. (Cultural Milestone)
CONGRESS APPROVED the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919, granting women the right to vote. The ratification process followed, culminating in national women’s suffrage the next year. (Historical Event)
THE FIRST SHOPPING CARTS were introduced at a Humpty Dumpty grocery store in Oklahoma City on June 4, 1937. The invention revolutionized retail shopping by allowing customers to carry more items. (Cultural Milestone)
