Evers orders flags to half staff in honor of former President Carter (MADISON)
Flags will fly at half staff in Wisconsin, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th President died at age 100, following a post presidency marked by decades of humanitarian work. In a statement Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said Carter was “a committed and dedicated advocate for peace, human rights, and treating others with dignity, decency and respect.” In accordance with federal law following the death of a former president, Evers has ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin state flags flown at half staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations through sunset on January 28th.
Packers fans win ‘border battle’ tug of war (STILLWATER MN)
Green Bay Packers fans won a border battle. The first Border Battle Tug-of-War, was held on the Stillwater Lift Bridge Sunday morning, hours before Packers and Vikings took the field at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Business owners in Stillwater and Hudson, Wisconsin organized the friendly competition as a fundraiser for first-responder associations in the St. Croix River Valley. Participants raised about $4,000 as Packer fans won three out of five rounds.
Arrest in hit and run that injured pedestrian (WAUKESHA)
An arrest is made in a Waukesha hit and run that injured a pedestrian. A 63-year-old man was in critical condition as of Sunday, after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in the City of Waukesha. According to a news release from the Waukesha Police Department, investigators were able to identify a vehicle of interest and make an arrest. The suspect, a 57-year-old woman from Waukesha, was transported to the Waukesha County Jail. Police said it’s believed operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was a contributing factor in this case.
Wisconsin weather was a bit of everything in 2024 (UNDATED)
2024 had a little bit of everything when it comes to Wisconsin weather. UW – Madison Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Jon Martin said tornadoes were a big story – with a first ever recorded tornado in February. May and June and were among the rainiest on record. May was the 10th wettest month of May for the whole state, and June was the sixth wettest on record. Our extremely wet May and June was followed by prolonged droughts. The statewide average temperature in 2024 was 31.4 degrees, roughly 12 degrees warmer than the average between 1991 and 2020.
Kickoff the new year with hike in a state park (UNDATED)
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says taking part in a First Day Hike is a healthy, refreshing way to kick off the new year. Several state properties are taking part in the initiative. First Day hikes have a specific start time and gathering spot, providing a great introduction to winter adventuring for beginner hikers. First Day Hikes are free, but a vehicle admission pass or state trail pass may be required. For those who need a state park daily admission pass, a free one may be available at your local library. More information on First Day Hike events can be found on the DNR’s website.