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VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF MATCH brings high school sports action to the area tonight. The Manawa Girls Varsity Volleyball team will travel to face off against the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds in a WIAA regional playoff match at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Around the County
WAUPACA — The Waupaca City Council appointed Cat Valdez Doyle as the city’s next community and economic development director on Wednesday. Valdez Doyle succeeds Julianna Stohs, who recently left the role to serve as the new city administrator. (Source: WLUK)
CLINTONVILLE — Municipal officials announced Wednesday they are actively planning staffing, equipment, and budget frameworks to launch an independent city-run ambulance service by January 2027. Mayor Jeannie Schley instructed department heads to keep other capital expenses level during the transition. (Source: WGBA)
NEW LONDON — Result Broadcasting’s country music station Frog 92.3 conducted an 11-hour live broadcast from the New London Area Chamber of Commerce office Wednesday. The extended programming event highlighted local businesses and chamber members to regional audiences. (Source: WFRV)
NEW LONDON — Authorities confirmed a suspect remains in police custody following a suspicious death investigation at a local building Sunday afternoon. Firefighters originally discovered the deceased individual while responding to smoke inside the structure. The victim’s identity is withheld. (Source: WGBA)
CLINTONVILLE — The Common Council confirmed federal immigration authorities operated briefly within the city limits early Wednesday morning. Clintonville police officers verified the federal activity but did not participate in the enforcement operations, according to a police statement. (Source: WLUK)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
DATA CENTERS – Wisconsin regulators will conduct a statewide review of data centers’ environmental impacts under a legal settlement among the Department of Natural Resources, Sierra Club and developer Vantage Data Centers. The Oct. 16 agreement resolves a July lawsuit filed by Midwest Environmental Advocates on Sierra Club’s behalf in Ozaukee County Circuit Court. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio)
BILLIONAIRES DONATIONS – Billionaire donors poured nearly $72 million into Wisconsin’s political parties through September, with Republicans receiving the overwhelming share. Elizabeth Uihlein gave the state GOP nearly $25 million; Diane Hendricks contributed about $20 million, and Richard Uihlein nearly $16 million. Democrats received $4.3 million from Sarah O’Neill, about $2.4 million from Lynn Schusterman, and $2.3 million from Lynde Uihlein. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Wendy Munger each donated $1 million to Wisconsin Democrats this year, campaign filings show. (Source: The Badger Project)
BONDUEL STRONG: The Bonduel community is coming together in the aftermath of the alleged sexual misconduct by a school employee with a student. “Sometimes things happen in a small community that leaves us more questions than answers, heavy hearts and concern for our children,” one post stated. “One person’s actions do not define an entire school; it’s students or our community! Bonduel is more than a school, a business, or a village. It is neighbors, friends, families and a community who looks out for each other.” (Source: Gehm’s Club 117)
AN EARLY morning fire destroyed Charlie’s Smokehouse northeast of Wausau on Thursday. Fire crews responded around 1 a.m. to the restaurant off Highway 52, which was closed at the time. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the kitchen-centered blaze for five hours. No injuries were reported. (Source: WSAW 7)
ONE PERSON died following a two-vehicle crash in Forest County early Thursday morning. Local authorities responded to the scene, but further details regarding the victim’s identity or the cause of the collision have not yet been released. (Source: WSAW 7)
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES David Crowley and Tom Tiffany faced off in Milwaukee Wednesday night for their only televised debate. The hourlong event featured sharp exchanges regarding state taxes, data centers, the allocation of the state surplus, and housing affordability ahead of next month’s midterm election. (Source: FOX6)
A RURAL Wisconsin school district fell victim to a major cyberattack, according to a letter sent to parents Thursday. Hackers allegedly stole approximately $92,000 from the Adams-Friendship Area School District, marking one of dozens of digital crimes targeting state K-12 education systems this year. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio)
A MILWAUKEE boy accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday evening, leading to felony charges against a local man. Authorities responded to the scene after the child discovered an unsecured firearm inside the residence. The suspect faces multiple counts in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. (Source: FOX6)
Today in History
Here are notable moments from Today in History:
1797—THE FIRST PARACHUTE jump from a hydrogen balloon was completed by André-Jacques Garnerin over Paris. Garnerin dropped from an altitude of approximately 3,200 feet using a canvas canopy, landing safely before a crowd in the Parc Monceau.
1836—SAM HOUSTON WAS inaugurated as the first constitutional president of the Republic of Texas in Columbia, Texas. Houston, a general who defeated Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto, called for the republic’s annexation by the United States during his address.
1962—PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY announced a naval “quarantine” of Cuba during a televised address from Washington. Kennedy revealed that Soviet offensive missiles had been discovered on the island, initiating the Cuban missile crisis and bringing the superpowers to the brink of nuclear war.
1964—FRENCH PHILOSOPHER JEAN-PAUL SARTRE rejected the Nobel Prize in Literature, according to an announcement in Stockholm. Sartre, known for his existentialist works, stated he consistently declined official honors to preserve his independence as a writer and avoid institutional alignment.
1965—THE ROLLING STONES released their landmark single “Get Off of My Cloud” in the United States. The track, recorded in Hollywood, California, served as a follow-up to their previous chart-topping hit and eventually reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
1968—THE APOLLO 7 spacecraft splashed down safely in the Atlantic Ocean, concluding NASA’s first crewed Apollo mission. Astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, and Walter Cunningham spent 11 days in Earth orbit, successfully testing systems essential for future lunar landings.
1973—THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council adopted Resolution 338, calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Yom Kippur War. The joint U.S.-Soviet proposal aimed to end hostilities between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria.
1975—THE SOVIET SPACE probe Venera 9 transmitted the first panoramic images of the surface of Venus back to Earth. The unmanned spacecraft survived extreme atmospheric pressure and scorching temperatures for 53 minutes after landing, revealing a rocky, boulder-strewn landscape.
2009—MICROSOFT CORP. RELEASED Windows 7 to retail markets worldwide. The operating system, designed to address user criticisms of its predecessor, Windows Vista, introduced multi-touch support, a redesigned taskbar, and improved performance features for personal computers.
2012—MAZDA MOTOR CORP. COMMENCED production of the redesigned Mazda6 sedan at its Hofu plant in Yamaguchi, Japan. The vehicle debuted as the first full-production model utilizing the company’s fuel-efficient SkyActiv technology and distinctive “Kodo” design language.
