Around Town
SAVE THE DATE: Strawberry Fest will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Iola Historical Society campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goodwill donations are accepted. Food available includes homemade strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches while supplies last, hot dogs and chips, and sandwich dressings.
PIZZA BUFFET: Sliced Pizza is now offering a Monday Night Buffet from 4-8 p.m. Adults $13.99, kids 12 and under $8.99, kids 5 and under free.
WINE TASTING: LittleWolf Gallery is offering a public wine tasting from 5-7 p.m. today, June 16. It is sponsored by the LittleWolf French Wine Club. It’s a casual event for socializing, learning about French Wines, and board games, if folks are so inclined. Must be 21 years old.
Around the County
JURY SELECTION or opening statements began Monday in the trial of Justin Uttech, a Waupaca man accused of firing at police officers during a June 2024 domestic violence call at a local residence. Uttech faces three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide. The case remains ongoing in Waupaca County court. (Source: WBAY)
NEW LONDON officials reported the April flood event has cost the city up to $258,877 so far, with additional expenses expected. City leaders provided the update during recent meetings as recovery continues from the historic flooding of the Wolf and Embarrass rivers. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
A NEW PICKLEBALL LEAGUE launched in Weyauwega, offering open play every Thursday evening for all ages and skill levels at city courts. Organizers aim to boost community recreation and physical activity in Waupaca County. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
ROAD CONSTRUCTION will close the US 45 and South County Trunk D intersection near New London from June 11-21 for improvements. Drivers should seek detours as work depends on weather conditions. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE Police Department promoted Sgt. Matthew Wright to captain following the retirement of Capt. Dennis Schroeder after more than 30 years of service. The change took effect earlier this month. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
GOV. TONY EVERS approved a $2.4 million contract for US 10 improvements in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca County, between the Portage County line and Anderson Road. Work begins Tuesday. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
TURKEY HARVEST: More than 47,000 birds during the 2026 spring season, topping the five-year average. Hunters registered 47,725 turkeys this spring, 8.6 percent above the five-year average of 43,953 birds.
A DODGE COUNTY sheriff’s deputy was shot but survived thanks to body armor during a Sunday evening confrontation at River Run Dog Park in the Town of Elba. The suspect, who fired first, later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in his vehicle after a standoff. No officers returned fire. The deputy was treated and released. (Source: WISN 12)
RIDGLAN FARMS, a controversial Dane County beagle breeding facility that supplied dogs for research, will permanently close this summer. The remaining 475 beagles are being transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and partners for adoption, with the first 325 moving this week and the rest by early August. (Source: WISN 12)
KENOSHA POLICE are investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man from Mount Pleasant early Saturday near a park gathering. The victim died after being shot; authorities are seeking leads on the shooter. (Source: CBS58 / WISN 12)
ONE PERSON DIED and another was arrested following a house fire on Skyview Drive in Altoona on Sunday, according to authorities. Details on the cause remain under investigation. (Source: WEAU 13)
A SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER crash Saturday evening on Highway HH in the Town of Calumet, Fond du Lac County, killed a 16-year-old female passenger. Several others were injured. (Source: WBAY / FOX6)
MADISON POLICE resolved a situation Monday after a person refused to leave a residence, with no injuries reported. (Source: Channel 3000)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
IN SPRINGFIELD, ILL., on June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln accepted the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and delivered his famous “House Divided” speech, warning that the nation could not endure half slave and half free.
IN 1903, HENRY FORD and 11 associates incorporated the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, launching an enterprise that revolutionized automotive manufacturing and personal transportation worldwide.
SOVIET COSMONAUT Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, launching aboard Vostok 6 and orbiting Earth 48 times over three days.
THE FIRST ROLLER COASTER in America opened on June 16, 1884, at Coney Island in New York, thrilling riders on the Switchback Railway and ushering in a new era of amusement parks.
IN 1976, THOUSANDS of students in Soweto, South Africa, protested against Afrikaans-language education, leading to a police crackdown that killed hundreds and sparked widespread uprisings.
THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL opened on June 16, 1967, in California, featuring landmark performances by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Otis Redding that helped define the Summer of Love.
IN 1904, JAMES JOYCE had his first date with Nora Barnacle in Dublin, an event he later immortalized as Bloomsday in his novel “Ulysses.”
DAVID BOWIE released his landmark album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars” on June 16, 1972, creating his iconic alter ego and influencing glam rock.
RUDOLF NUREYEV, star of the Soviet Kirov Ballet, defected to the West on June 16, 1961, during a stopover in Paris, becoming a celebrated figure in international dance.
