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Around the County
MANAWA RESIDENTS criticize planned Flock Safety automated license plate cameras as an invasion of privacy and civil liberties. Police Chief Jason Severson defends the two cameras, funded by donations, as a key investigative tool with 30-day data retention and audit safeguards. Installation remains in permitting. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
NEW LONDON PLAN Commission reviewed a proposed 30-lot residential and commercial development by Tom McHugh Construction north of Partridge Drive and Walmart. The mixed-use project in TID 7 would offer affordable turnkey homes starting around 1,300 square feet; rezoning and a developer agreement are pending. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WAUPACA U.S. 10 construction nears milestones, with Churchill Street ramps set to open Thursday and a Highway 22 eastbound off-ramp closed until Aug. 14. Gov. Evers signed a $3.6 million contract for westbound work starting Aug. 10 between Old WIS 49 and the Winnebago County line, to finish by Oct. 30. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
CLINTONVILLE COMMON Council approved spending $1,980 for Kunkel Engineering to prepare a dam embankment repair submittal proposal. The move advances needed repairs at the city dam. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
MADISON — Six people were arrested overnight after clashing with riot police on the city’s near east side. Protesters set five street fires and blocked intersections with garbage cans following Tuesday morning’s police clearance of a continuous protest encampment dedicated to Corey Ruiz. (Source: FOX6 TV)
MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors charged a former Milwaukee radio executive and longtime local music scene fixture Tuesday with child sexual assault. Authorities stated the 44-year-old suspect allegedly abused a child known to him, noting the charges are independent of his recent workplace. (Source: WISN 12 TV)
STANLEY — Three people suffered injuries Monday night following an outdoor explosion in the 700 block of Gilman Street. Emergency crews transported two adult victims to a local hospital, while responders treated a third at the scene. The cause remains under investigation. (Source: WSAW TV)
SLINGER — A 29-year-old construction worker was airlifted Tuesday morning after falling from a first-story ladder onto a concrete basement floor. Slinger police officers responded to the residential site on Limestone Lane, reporting the worker sustained significant injuries. (Source: TMJ4 TV)
ELEVA — Former in-home daycare provider Heather Hove was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for severe child abuse. Hove pleaded no contest to charges originating from an April 2025 incident where a 1-year-old child suffered severe brain bleeding. (Source: WEAU TV)
MENASHA — Local officials opened a multi-agency resource center Tuesday to provide immediate aid for Fox Valley storm victims. The emergency facility offers support services following a devastating EF3 tornado that struck the region. (Source: WFRV TV)
MONROE — A former Wilton village clerk received a sentence of 10 years of probation Tuesday for stealing municipal funds. Court records indicate the official must pay restitution following a state investigation into misappropriated taxpayer dollars. (Source: WKOW TV)
SAWYER COUNTY — A second Black River Falls teenager was formally charged Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting death. Sheriff’s deputies apprehended the minor following an overnight investigation into the multi-jurisdictional homicide. (Source: WQOW TV)
WEST MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Lottery officials confirmed Wednesday morning that winning Powerball tickets worth $2 million and $100,000 were sold locally. The lucky tickets from the latest drawing were traced to retailers in Shorewood and West Milwaukee. (Source: FOX6 TV)
MADISON — A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that paper absentee ballots violate the constitutional rights of certain disabled voters. The landmark decision orders state election officials to establish electronic ballot delivery alternatives for the upcoming primary cycle. (Source: Channel 3000 TV)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1851 — THE FIRST commercial ice cream factory in the United States was established in Baltimore by Jacob Fussell. Fussell, a milk dealer, turned his surplus cream into a successful manufacturing enterprise, revolutionizing the dairy industry and laying the foundation for large-scale commercial ice cream production nationwide.
1927 — THE FOUR-CYLINDER Ford Model A went into production, replacing the iconic but aging Model T. Henry Ford closed factories for months to retool for the highly anticipated vehicle, which featured a standard gearshift and improved safety, drawing millions of eager buyers to dealerships.
1967 — THE BEATLES released their landmark album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in the United States. The album transformed popular music with its innovative studio production, concept-driven tracks, and iconic cover art, later spending 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard charts.
1968 — THE SIMON and Garfunkel single “Mrs. Robinson” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Featured in the hit film “The Graduate,” the acoustic-driven track became the first rock song to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, defining the era’s soundtrack.
1980 — THE FIRST morning news program on Cable News Network, “Daybreak,” debuted following the network’s launch the previous day. Anchors Stuart Varney and Donna Kelley delivered national and international news, establishing CNN’s round-the-clock broadcasting model and forever changing television journalism landscapes.
1990 — THE DOW Jones Industrial Average closed above 2,900 points for the first time in history, finishing at 2,900.97. The milestone reflected strong investor confidence and economic expansion during the era, driven by gains in technology and industrial stocks before an economic slowdown later that summer.
2001 — THE CATHAY Pacific flight attendants union launched a targeted work-to-rule campaign in Hong Kong over pay and scheduling disputes. The labor action disrupted international travel schedules and forced the airline to cancel several flights, drawing widespread attention to aviation industry labor relations.
2008 — THE UNIVERSAL Studios Hollywood backlot suffered a devastating three-alarm fire that destroyed iconic film sets, including New York Street. The blaze also engulfed a video vault containing thousands of historic master audio tapes and film reels, causing irrecoverable losses to music and cinema history.
2009 — THE GENERAL Motors Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York, marking one of the largest industrial bankruptcies in United States history. Backed by billions in federal loans, the automotive giant underwent a massive restructuring process to shed unprofitable brands and dealerships.
2011 — THE SPACE Shuttle Atlantis rolled out to Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The pre-dawn transfer positioned the spacecraft for STS-135, the historic final mission of NASA’s 30-year space shuttle program, which ultimately launched the following month.
