Morning Update 8-18-21
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Sheriff: Multiple Fatalities in Jefferson County Crash
JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) – Sheriff’s officials say multiple people have died in a crash on Interstate 94 in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Sheriff Paul Milbrath says that about 4 a.m. Wednesday a vehicle pulling a trailer veered out of control and slammed into a guardrail on I-94 westbound. A second vehicle and then a semi crashed into the cargo trailer…
Superior School Board Brings Back Masks
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior School Board has made multiple decisions about the upcoming school year, including which students need to wear masks. The school board determined that grades k-12 will be back full-time for in-person learning. Masks will be required for all elementary school students and staff until each student is vaccinated. Masks are optional for middle and high school…
Superior School Board Votes to Require Masks for Elementary Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Monday, the Superior School Board voted to require masks for elementary students for the upcoming school year. Additionally, all students and staff will be required to wear a mask while using Superior public transportation. During Monday night’s meeting, the school board said they also recommend the use of school cafeterias again. Current CDC guidelines recommend universal…
Ex-Wisconsin Teacher to Pleads Guilty to Filming Students
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips in Wisconsin and Minnesota pleaded guilty in federal court Monday, under a plea deal with prosecutors. Thirty-nine-year-old David M. Kruchten faces six to 20 years in prison, after pleading guilty to two federal charges. Sentencing has been set for Oct. 22….
Life In Prison For Man Who Killed Manitowoc Father, Daughter
Karl Hess MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) – A man convicted of killing a father and his teenage daughter at the victims’ Manitowoc home has been sent to prison for life. Karl Hess continues to maintain his innocence in the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Richard Miller and 19-year-old Jocelyn Miller. The 38-year-old Appleton man was found guilty in June of two counts…
Bayfield County Fair Continues Annual Tradition
The fair runs until Sunday with different events going on each day.
IRON RIVER, Wisc. — The Bayfield County Fair has been going strong for over 100 years. Even with the pandemic cancelling the fair in-person last summer, they were still able to host a virtual event. “They did video showing of the animals and sold online and did really well. We had really good participation with that and people were able…
P&R Companies Celebrates Opening of Central Flats, Announces Next Project in Superior
(courtesy: P&R Companies) SUPERIOR, Wis. – P&R Companies celebrated the opening of its Central Flats mixed-use apartment complex Thursday evening in Superior. “It’s wonderful to finally celebrate the completion of Central Flats,” said Megan Holsclaw, Operations Manager for P&R Properties. “It’s a wonderful building with awesome tenants in the heart of Superior.” The building, which was completed in January, is…
Motorcycle vs. Cargo Box Truck Crash in Superior Leaves One Dead, One in Critical Condition
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 58-year-old man is dead and a 15-year-old was left in critical condition following a crash in Superior Thursday afternoon. According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Broadway Street on reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a commercial cargo box truck at 3:06 p.m. Reports state the…
Law Enforcement Paws Take to the Field for Operation K-9
The dogs showed off what they would do in the field like finding explosives, searching a vehicle for drugs, and taking down suspects.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The community was able to get a front-row seat to the amazing talents and skills of the Northland’s top dogs, who showed how they help serve and protect at this year’s Operation K-9 at UWS. 14 K-9s and their handlers from St. Louis and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices and the Duluth, Superior, and Hermantown Police Departments took part…
UWS to Start School Year Masked Up as COVID Concerns Grow Again
72 Wisconsin counties are now experiencing high or very high disease activity, and the 7-day-average of new cases increased 40 percent in the past week.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As stronger efforts continue nationwide to combat the spread of the Delta Variant and fight low vaccination rates, the University Of Wisconsin-Superior is joining the growing list of Northland colleges requiring people to mask up again. “And hopefully these masking requirements can help safeguard and ensure that we can have a vibrant campus this fall,” said Jordan Milan,…
UW Health to Study COVID Vaccine Effects in Children
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – UW Health will participate in a study of the effects of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in young children. The Wisconsin State Journal reports UW Health’s American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison will be one of about 100 sites involved in the study. The project aims to enroll about 12,000 children under age 12. The Madison hospital hopes…
UW-Superior to Require Masks for All Students, Employees
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior announced Thursday that it will require all students and staff to wear a face mask in all indoor spaces and facilities, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Monday, August 16. “We are striving to do everything within our power to deliver a top-quality educational experience while continuing to help slow or stop the…
Bayfield Seeing Successful Summer Tourism Season
Apple Fest will take place the first weekend of October.
BAYFIELD, Wisc. — Tourism in Bayfield has been up this summer. Hotels are being completely booked and businesses are seeing peak Apple Fest numbers. The weekly foot traffic throughout the summer has been due to events being back in session like the Point to LaPointe swim and weekly concerts by the lake held every Tuesday. This most recent concert was…
Wisconsin to Set Fall Wolf Limit After Runaway Spring Hunt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wildlife officials in Wisconsin are set to consider adopting a 130-animal limit for this fall’s wolf hunt. The Department of Natural Resources’ vote Wednesday in Milwaukee figures to be contentious after conservationists complained hunters killed far too many wolves during a rushed spring season in February. The Trump administration removed wolves from the endangered species list…
Faith United Methodist Church Hosts Food Pantry
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local church is continuing to help the community out by providing free and nutritious food to those who need it. Faith United Methodist Church in Superior partners with Second Harvest for a food pantry every Tuesday, from 4:00 to 6:30 in the evening, where the church receives close to four thousand pounds of food to hand out…
Operation K9 Competition Returns
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The 7th annual Operation K9 event is back in Superior this Thursday evening after it was canceled last year. You can watch and meet 14 different dogs and their handlers from five K9 units compete at the UWS field on the corner of Belknap Street and Mortorelli Drive. This event is hosted by the Northland K9 Foundation to…
Four Golfers Injured After Being Indirectly Struck by Lightning in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Four golfers were injured Tuesday morning after being indirectly struck by lightning at the Big Fish Golf Course in the Town of Hayward. According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a report of multiple people being struck by lightning around 11:26 a.m. When deputies and first responders arrived at the scene they found four…
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes GOP Bills to Restrict Absentees
(Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed bills passed by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state. The Democratic governor had been widely expected to turn back the bills, which his party had derided as voter suppression. Republicans argued…
Bayfield Orchards Looking Forward to Apple Fest
Over at Erickson Orchards they are currently finishing up their new processing facility which will help streamline their cider business.
BAYFIELD, Wisc. — Orchards in Bayfield are already looking forward to Apple Fest for a variety of reasons. Despite losing the majority of their strawberry crops in the spring, Erickson Orchards just outside of Bayfield is banking on a healthy apple crop and a large turnout of people during the festival. “We lost 95-100%. The little bit that I got…
Packers WR Funchess Apologizes For Slur Against Asians
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess has apologized for using a racial slur against Asians during a news conference on Saturday night. “I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight,” Funchess said in a statement posted on Twitter late Saturday night. “It was not OK. I have grown to develop deep personal and…
Billings Park Days Comes to a Close After Successful Two Days
After last year's activities were canceled by the pandemic, the community was anxious to celebrate together again.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Billings Park Days was back in Superior with two-day of fun for the community. Billings Park Days kicked off Saturday’s events with a parade where even dogs participated. “My favorite part is just seeing the families and kids coming down with a smile on their face,” said President of Billings Park Days Keith Kern. “This parade this morning…
Ride or Die Pizzeria Holds Grand Opening
Ride or Die upholds the name with motorcycles hanging from the ceiling and local graffiti art on the walls.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new late-night pizzeria and bar just opened up on Broadway Street with its own special biker theme. Ride or Die pizzeria held their grand opening Saturday until 2 a.m., bringing a new late night spot to the area. From pizza to arcade games and slot machines, Ride or Die upholds the name with motorcycles hanging from the…
Billings Park Days Kicks Off With Rummage Sales
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The annual Billings Park Days kicked off on Friday in Superior with dozens of rummage sales. People in Billings took the time today to find hidden treasures, while sellers got the chance to declutter their homes and garages. We caught up with one Superior resident who specialized in selling record players and board games. He says, this…
Wisconsin Governor: State Employees Must Wear Masks Indoors
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has ordered state workers to wear masks when they’re working indoors, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. The Department of Administration issued the mandate on July 30. It goes into effect on Thursday. Under the order, all state employees, contractors, and interns must wear masks in all indoor spaces in state…
Wisconsin State Fair Returns With Some COVID-19 Tweaks
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin State Fair has returned after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year’s event for the first time in 75 years. The fair runs Thursday through Aug. 15 at the 200-acre State Fair Park in West Allis. COVID-19 means some changes for this year’s fair, including cashless admission and parking. Only credit and debit cards…
UWS COVID Plan for Academic Year
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– With the mask mandate returning to University of Minnesota campuses, the University of Wisconsin campuses are still figuring out the next steps. The UW system is required to have its COVID protocol proposals approved by the State Legislature before they can be implemented at its campuses. UW Superior does not have a mask mandate right now, but is…
Wildlife Officials Propose 130-Wolf Limit for Fall Hunt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin wildlife officials are proposing limiting the number of wolves hunters can kill this fall to 130 animals. The state Department of Natural Resources’ recommendation comes after a judge forced the department to launch a season in February. Hunters killed 218 wolves in just four days, blowing past their quota of 119 animals. The next wolf…
Mayor Jim Paine Talks New Federal Infrastructure Deal
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Mayor Jim Paine of superior discussed a new federal infrastructure deal that is in the works, hoping to create more union jobs, fix roads, and overall boost the economy. It’s still being finalized in congress, but the infrastructure bill has the potential to make financial history for the state of Wisconsin. Again, this bill is good for the…
Legislative Committee: UW System Virus Moves Need Our OK
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Republican-controlled legislative committee has blocked the University of Wisconsin System from taking several steps to fight coronavirus without its approval. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the committee’s move comes as university officials in Madison are weighing a campuswide mask mandate and expanded testing requirements for people who haven’t been vaccinated. It also comes as the…
Blue Arrow Boutique Expansion ‘SPACES’ Holds Grand Opening
SPACES will also have a gathering area in the back of the store available for rent in the next few weeks.
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new gift shop in Superior held its grand opening late July on Tower Avenue. While the Blue Arrow Boutique primarily sells women’s clothing and accessories, SPACES is a one-stop shop. “If you have a gift that you need for your sister or your mom or your friend and there’s just not something you like to find…
CASDA’s 9th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Returns
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse held their 9th annual Golf Scramble, socks for survivors at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior. “This is a good chance for me and my friends to get together and it’s a good cause and stuff like that,” said participant Brent Price. CASDA’s socks for survivors theme stems from how some abuse…
Female Arrested in Ashland County for Allegedly Stabbing Husband Multiple Times
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. – A female has been arrested in Ashland County for allegedly stabbing her husband multiple times during an altercation. According to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to an “open-air” call of a male and female screaming around 2:09 a.m. Friday. When authorities called the number back they were told by a male that he had…
Weather Service Confirms at Least 4 Tornadoes in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes caused widespread damage in Wisconsin and contributed to at least one death. Quinn Boehning, 29, was killed after crashing into a fallen tree and power line near the town of Ripon about 6 a.m. Thursday, according to the State Patrol. The severe weather began Wednesday evening in…
Businesses are Expecting Crowds
HAYWARD, Wis.- It has been a tough year for a lot of businesses across the Northland but those at the Lumberjack World Championships are happy to see people return to these large events. “It’s good for business, people like hotels, restaurants, everyone’s busy for like four to five days before the event and will be busy a few days after…
The Lumberjack World Championships Returns
HAYWARD, Wis.- The 61st annual Lumberjack World Championships and festival in Hayward, Wisconsin, where competitors, fans and vendors are gathering for all things wood. Although last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic people are happy for its return at the Lumberjack Bowl. “I’m very thankful to be having this event this year,” said competitor Ben Hansen. “All the…
States Prepare for End of Renters Moratorium
TWIN PORTS– With the rental moratorium slowly on its way out, Minnesota and Wisconsin are both taking extra steps to make sure renters are caught up, and not left in a tough spot. In Duluth, property managers and housing companies are not sure how this will impact the city just yet, but they want be ready to respond and help…
Sidewalk Sales in the District Begin
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sidewalk Sales in the District is back in Superior, and various stores are featuring discounted prices on some of Superior’s best downtown products. 14 different stores are participating, and offering discounts up to 50% off. Northwest Outlet located on the corner of Belknap Street and Banks Ave is one of those stores and offers a variety of…
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency After Severe Wisconsin Storms
(Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) MILWAUKEE (AP) – Strong thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Wisconsin, left tens of thousands without power, and triggered tornado warnings. The severe weather stretched from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan and began Wednesday evening in northwestern Wisconsin. By 2 a.m. Thursday, the numerous tornado warnings around the state had expired. The National Weather…
Wisconsin COVID-19 Cases 7-Times Higher Than Month Ago
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin are twice as high as a week ago and seven times as high as a month ago, fueled by the more contagious delta variant. State health officials on Wednesday again urged everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. There were 792 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday and the…
Court Nixes New Trial for ‘Making a Murderer’ Subject Avery
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Court of Appeal has rejected a request by “Making a Murderer” subject Steven Avery for a new trial. Avery is serving a life sentence for the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach. The case was the focus of a popular Netflix series whose creators raised questions about the convictions of Avery and his nephew,…
Wisconsin Assembly to Consider Override of Unemployment Veto
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – It’s shaping up to be a day full of partisan sniping but no real action in the Wisconsin Assembly. Republicans called the Assembly back into session Tuesday to vote on overriding Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a bill that would have ended a federal $300 weekly unemployment supplemental payment. To succeed, Republicans will need Democrats…
Attorney General Visits Superior, Encourages Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Reports to Come Forward
SUPERIOR, Wis.– In April, the state of Wisconsin announced an independent state-wide review about the sexual abuse cases stemming from clergy and faith leaders. Since this announcement, over 100 cases have come forth across the state, and today, the state’s Attorney General Josh Kaul, visited Superior to encourage more reports to come through as the Attorney General’s office works with…
OFFICALS: Three Dead in Wisconsin Quarry Likely Knew Killer
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP)-Investigators say three men found slain in a western Wisconsin quarry likely knew the person or people who killed them. The bodies of Peng Lor and Nemo Yang, who were both 24, and 23-year-old Trevor Maloney were discovered shortly before 5 a.m. Friday by two Milestone Quarry workers. The quarry is located northeast of La Crosse along…
Authorities Identify Victims In Wisconsin Triple Homicide
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) – Authorities have identified the victims of a triple homicide in far western Wisconsin. The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office says the bodies of 24-year-old Peng Lor, 24-year-old Nemo Yang and 23-year-old Trevor Maloney were discovered shortly before 5 a.m. Friday by two workers of the Milestone Quarry. The quarry is located near West Salem, about…
Nearly 3 Dozen Athletes With Wisconsin Ties In Tokyo Games
Credit: Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Nearly three dozen athletes with ties to Wisconsin will be going for the gold as the Olympics get underway in Tokyo. The Badger State athletes will represent Team USA in competition that includes trap shooting, track and field, rowing and sailing. Alie Rusher, from West Bend, will be participating in the quadruple sculls…
Bowfest Makes an Impactful Return to Mont du Lac
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Record breaking attendances led to a successful weekend at Bowfest, which is billed as the worlds largest 3D archery and live music festival with both pro and amateur archers on site, and live music performances. “It’s honestly a wonderful feeling to see all these people come together, they’re from all over, we have plenty of new guests come,…
Mentor North Seeks new Mentors
SUPERIOR, Wis.– One event on Saturday aimed to find more area mentors, to continue to help and inspire youth in the Twin Ports. Mentor North, a group based in Duluth, offers one on one mentoring to youth ages 5 through 17. They held an event at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior on Saturday evening with live music, food trucks and…
Head of the Lakes Fair Continues
SUPERIOR, Wis.– After a quiet carnival in 2020, the Head of the Lakes Fair is back and better than ever with a few new rides and games, and so far they’ve been quite a hit. While families run around enjoying fair food, riding their favorite rides and more, the workers that bring the experience each year have a perspective that…
House Fire on Tower Ave in Superior Update
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior fire crews responded to a house fire on the 23 hundred block of Tower Ave around 3:31 Friday afternoon. The call came in from a passerby, who reported thick smoke coming from the upper back part of the house. Nobody was in the house when the fire started. Two dogs and a cat were rescued and brought…
