Around Town
PARENTS AT LUNCH: The Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School hopes to schedule lunches so parents can join their children. Go here for the survey.
MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED? Mr. Komp’s 6th grade Science classes used measuring skills and the scientific method to explore life’s great mystery: whether a Double Stuf Oreo is really double-stuffed. Hope the class shares the results … and some Oreos!
COMING BACK TO IOLA: Return to Iola Day drew car enthusiasts and community supporters to Iola, boosting local businesses and celebrating the town’s automotive spirit. The Iola Car Show thanked attendees who visited, shared the event, and helped make the inaugural gathering a success. Renea N. won the Stay & Play Grand Prize, earning another chance to enjoy Iola’s attractions and hospitality.
Job Opportunities
GRAYHILL: Assembler full-time position in Iola. Go here for further information.
Around the County
WAUPACA: Law enforcement agencies across Waupaca County suspended the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras Tuesday. Officials cited privacy and data-control concerns after public records requests disclosed out-of-state searches. The suspension allows officials to monitor future updates to state privacy laws.
(Source: WBAY)
MANAWA: Local municipalities are moving forward with plans to reconstruct the failed Manawa Dam and restore the millpond. The 133-year-old structure failed during heavy flooding in 2024. While some conservationists push to keep the Little Wolf River free-flowing, officials are proceeding with the reconstruction process. (Source: FOX 11)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
MILWAUKEE POLICE shot and killed a 23-year-old suspect Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, following a car chase that ended in a shootout near 37th and Wright streets. An officer suffered non-fatal injuries during the exchange of gunfire. The vehicle was wanted for a previous shots-fired incident in Glendale. (Source: FOX6)
THE MADISON Common Council rejected two funding requests Tuesday night linked to a fatal police shooting on Williamson Street earlier this summer. The council voted down financial measures intended to support independent police oversight and local business recovery after the incident. (Source: WMTV)
THE WISCONSIN Broadcasters Association Foundation canceled its scheduled Oct. 9 gubernatorial debate Tuesday. Officials stated the debate cannot proceed because legal precedent requires multiple candidates to participate, and both invited candidates did not accept the invitations. (Source: WBAY)
EAU CLAIRE County officials unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to begin drafting a temporary moratorium on hyper-scale data center developments. The legislative process could lead to approval in October, pausing large-scale applications for towns and villages that follow county zoning codes.
(Source: WEAU 13)
THE TWO RIVERS City Council voted Tuesday to remove fluoride from the community’s municipal drinking water supply. The decision came after local officials and residents debated the health impacts and necessity of adding the chemical to the public water system. (Source: NBC26)
A FISH CREEK resident was found dead Tuesday afternoon after being recovered unresponsive from Nicolet Bay at Peninsula State Park. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures on the 48-year-old man, but he was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. (Source: WFRV 5)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1776—THE CONTINENTAL Congress officially declared the name of the nation to be the “United States,” replacing the term “United Colonies.” The historic resolution, passed in Philadelphia, formalized the name for the newly independent country across all official government documents.
1850—THE UNITED States admitted California as the 31st state under the Compromise of 1850. The piece of legislation, signed by President Millard Fillmore, altered the balance of free and slave states in Congress and expanded the nation to the Pacific Coast.
1947—COMPUTER OPERATORS at Harvard University discovered the first actual computer bug when they found a moth trapped in a relay of the Harvard Mark II computer. Team member Grace Hopper taped the insect into a logbook, popularizing the terms “bug” and “debugging.”
1954—THE FIRST Ford Thunderbird rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan. The two-seat model marked the debut of Ford’s iconic personal luxury vehicle, designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette and capture a growing postwar automotive market.
1956—ELVIS PRESLEY made his historic first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in New York, attracting a record-shattering audience of approximately 60 million television viewers. The performance cemented Presley as a national pop culture phenomenon despite controversial camera angles.
1965—LOS ANGELES Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Koufax struck out 14 batters during the 1-0 victory, completing the fourth no-hitter of his career and his only perfect game.
1971—THE ATTICA Prison riot began in upstate New York as inmates seized control of the maximum-security facility. The multi-day uprising, driven by demands for better living conditions and political rights, resulted in a deadly standoff that drew national attention to prison reform.
1978—DISCO BAND A Taste of Honey reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with their debut hit single, “Boogie Oogie Oogie.” The track spent three weeks at the top spot and later helped the group win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
1989—POP GROUP New Kids on the Block hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with their track, “Hangin’ Tough.” The song became the group’s second chart-topping hit from their multi-platinum breakthrough album of the same name.
1995—AMERICAN RAPPER Coolio reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his single “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Featuring singer L.V., the track from the “Dangerous Minds” soundtrack spent three weeks at the top spot and became one of the year’s best-selling songs.
