NTSB investigating fatal crash (SAUK COUNTY)
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Tuesday night’s fatal plane crash in Sauk County. The NTSB identifies the aircraft in which five adults and one child died as a single engine six seat Piper PA-46. Preliminary information has the plane at 24,000 feet when the pilot reported icing, requesting and receiving approval to descend from air traffic control. The aircraft entered a right descending turn that increased in rate until communications and data tracking were lost. Investigators will document the scene and examine the aircraft which will be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation. NTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment. Witnesses or those with surveillance video or other information that could be relevant are asked to contact the agency at [email protected].
Fighting breast cancer doesn’t end when treatment is over (UNDATED)
Health experts say life after breast cancer treatment can bring physical and emotional challenges, and support from family and friends can make a big difference. UW Health oncologist Dr. Kim Dittus says survivorship is about more than watching for cancer to return. It also includes managing long-term side effects, mental health concerns, and building healthy habits. Dittus says accountability from loved ones, along with counseling and support groups, can help survivors stay healthy and cope with fears of recurrence. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Share the road with farm equipment (UNDATED)
Drivers need to use caution with fall harvest underway. The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to watch for slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads. More than 2,000 crashes involving farm vehicles have been reported statewide over the past five years, resulting in 650 injuries and 28 deaths. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, October is the busiest and most hazardous month. Motorists need to slow down, allow extra space, and only pass farm equipment when it’s safe and legal to do so.
World Series tickets now on sale for potential Brewers run (UNDATED)
Superstitious Brewers fans- close your ears, World Series tickets go on sale today (Thursday). Wisconsin residents can purchase single-game tickets to potential World Series games at American Family Field starting at 10 AM. The special presale lasts until 1:59 PM, then one minute later all remaining tickets will go on sale for anyone to purchase. Tickets purchased for any games not played will be refunded to the cardholder within three weeks. Major League Baseball also announced a change for tonight’s game four between the Dodgers and the Crew- first pitch is now scheduled for 7 PM.
NTSB: Tiffany plane crash due to pilot error (UNDATED)
Last month’s plane crash involving a candidate for governor was due to pilot error. That preliminary finding from the National Transportation Safety Board investigation into loss of power on the aircraft carrying 7th District Congressman Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz on September 12. The NTSB report found that loss of power was “due to (Boltz’s) delay in switching fuel tanks and not turning on the electric fuel boost pump,” after a full day of flying. The two men swam to shore after Bolz made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau that evening, both suffering minor injuries. According to the report Boltz had flown earlier from Antigo to La Crosse for a Tiffany campaign event on a full fuel tank and did not refuel before returning to Wausau.
Final Four round for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (MADISON)
The final round of voting gets underway Thursday for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and BMO announce the 4800XPC Electric Rope Shovel engineered for high-production open-pit mining by Komatsu of Milwaukee, the Gravely ZT HD STEALTH 60 zero turn mover by Ariens Company of Brillion, CliC Smart Privacy Glass by Cardinal IG of Tomah and the M157 Small Arms Fire Control for the SIG Sauer M7 rifle by Vortex of Barneveld as finalist in the competition showcasing Wisconsin’s $73.8 billion manufacturing industry. Individuals can vote starting at 8:00 AM Thursday once per day, per email address, until 12:00pm on October 27. The product with the most votes will be crowned the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin at WMC’s Business Day event in Madison that same day.