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A big pot bust in western Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Patrol seized 290 pounds of marijuana, following two separate vehicle pursuits near Osseo Thursday. A post on the Department of Transportation Facebook page says officers also found paraphernalia, three firearms and two stun guns. Both vehicle drivers were booked into the Trempealeau County Jail for […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Sheriff John B. Spears, reports a house fire that was reported to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Communications center on January 18th, 2018 at 10:47am.  John G. Wanless age 90 of Rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin reported the chimney fire and is also the owner of the house.  The property is located in the Town of Hillsboro, off from Subera Road, Vernon County. Hillsboro Fire Department, Hillsboro EMS, Wonewoc Fire Department and Deputy Larry Howell of the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office were sent to the fire by Vernon County 911 Communications center.  Deputy Howell was the first emergency personnel to arrive on scene, at 10:53am, when he observed smoke coming from

>>Governor Wants State Law On Pre-Existing Conditions, Health Coverage (Madison, WI)  —  Governor Scott Walker will call for a state law to guarantee health insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with pre-existing medical conditions.  Walker is giving a preview of parts of his State of the State address to be delivered Wednesday night.  The Republican governor says he wants his state to join four others in getting a federal waiver so re-insurance can be offered.  That could lower premiums for consumers in the private insurance marketplace.  He also wants a permanent federal waiver for Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program.   >>Woman’s Frozen Body Found Next To Car In Rock County (Town of Harmony,

On Wednesday January 17th, a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle, resulted in Michael Vierck, age 30, of Elroy, being arrested and receiving 5 citations. Shortly after Vierck alleged allegedly stole the vehicle, authorities spotted it travelling in downtown Mauston.  Police attempted to pull him over, instead he  led them on a high-speed chase with speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.  The chase ended when he struck a tree in a field after leaving Sumiec Road. Charges include charges against Vierck include; Recklessly Endangering Safety, Operating without Owner’s Consent, Attempting to Flee or Elude Officer, Resisting an Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State

The Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival for 2018 was full of new beers and breweries, and some hidden — literally — gems. Which was the most covetable? Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]