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    February 18, 2019
    John Michael Haag
    Woodbury dentist faces arson charge following Bass Lake fire
    A Woodbury dentist accused of setting fire to a boathouse roughly half a mile from his rural New Richmond residence "looked as if he were a deer...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 18, 2019 - 9:04am
    Wisconsin roundup: Former Sen. Vinehout’s family safe, but all else lost in house fire; Evers eyeing pot decriminalization; more state news
    A fundraising page is up and running for Kathleen Vinehout after a house fire. The former state senator and candidate for governor's home in...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 18, 2019 - 8:53am
    Wisconsin roundup: Lame-duck legislation would face longer odds under senator’s bill; Superior inferno; more state news stories
    Following passage of a controversial package of bills during the lame-duck session, a Democratic state senator wants to make it harder to do...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 18, 2018 - 9:24am
    December 3, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Evers vows to forge ahead amid lame-duck session targeting executive authority; more state news stories
    Gov.-elect Tony Evers vows he will do what he can to keep his power. Members of the Republican-controlled Legislature are meeting in a lame-duck...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 3, 2018 - 10:24am
    November 23, 2018
    Firefighters extinguish flames at a structure Nov. 23 at 1649 85th St. in the town of Somerset. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Watch: Crews called to Somerset-area structure fire
    Multiple agencies responded Friday afternoon to a structure fire in the town of Somerset. Crews were called around 12:30 p.m. to 1649 85th St....
    news/firesNovember 23, 2018 - 3:22pm
    November 16, 2018
    The River Falls fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 5 County Road U (Mann Lane) Thursday evening, Nov. 15. Photo courtesy of Steve Dzubay
    Troy home damaged by fire, one man hospitalized
    A town of Troy home was heavily damaged by fire Thursday, Nov. 15. Firefighters dispatched at about 6:45 p.m., after a passer-by reported flames...
    news/firesNovember 16, 2018 - 10:40am
    October 11, 2018
    Neighbors — who were alerted to the emergency by loud noises caused by the explosion of oxygen tanks stored in the garage — assisted those in the residence out of the home safely before the fire department arrived. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    UPDATE: Early morning fire sends NR resident to hospital
    Five New Richmond Fire & Rescue units responded to a single home fire at 1430 Meadowlark Lane at 12:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The New Richmond...
    news/firesOctober 11, 2018 - 12:28pm
    September 28, 2018
    The home of the Helms was severely damaged by a large fire on Saturday, Sept. 15. The family has since seen large support from the community. Submitted photo
    Community buoys Helm family after fire
    The weekend was supposed to be one of celebration for Wendy and Doug Helm. They were marking their 15th wedding anniversary with a trip to Nashville,...
    news/firesSeptember 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
    August 13, 2018
    Wisconsin state news briefs: Small plane crashes in cornfield near Beloit Airport; Authorities search for fugitive after weekend domestic incident; more state news briefs
    SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. -- All three people who were on a small plane when it crashed Sunday are expected to be okay. The National Transportation...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 13, 2018 - 7:19am
    August 6, 2018
    Boat engulfed in flames on St. Croix River
    Crews from both sides of the St. Croix River responded to a water call Friday after a boat burst into flames. Hudson Fire Department Co. 1 posted...
    news/accidentsAugust 6, 2018 - 8:41am
    July 11, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: 15 injured, 1 firefighter dead in Sun Prairie explosion and fire; more state news stories
    An explosion and fire killed a firefighter and injured more than one dozen other people Tuesday evening in downtown Sun Prairie.
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 11, 2018 - 8:34am
    June 25, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Gunfire detection system installed at Wis. school; more state news stories
    A number of Wisconsin schools will be using gunshot-detection sensors when classes resume this fall to try to get police to respond more quickly to a mass shooting. The sensors are among various security upgrades schools are rolling out with grant money state lawmakers approved this...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 25, 2018 - 11:28am
    June 11, 2018
    The silo was in flames at 244 192nd St. by the time crews from Richmond Fire & Rescue and Allied Emergency Services (formerly DOG Fire) arrived on the scene. Photo submitted
    Silo home lost to fire in Alden Township Sunday morning
    A fire broke out Sunday morning, June 10, 2018, at 244 192nd St. in the Town of Alden, Polk County. The property, owned by David and Barb Grevich,...
    news/firesJune 11, 2018 - 5:59am
    May 17, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: DNA ties Dunn County sexual assault suspect to Green Bay case; more state news stories
    When DNA from a Dunn County sexual assault case was entered into a national database, the 56-year-old suspect was connected to a similar case...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 17, 2018 - 12:30pm
    May 11, 2018
    Charred vehicles were among debris left behind after a fire May 11 at 404 County Road J in the town of Pleasant Valley. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Sheriff: 'Strong possibility' of connection between St. Croix County fire, auto theft
    Crews from multiple agencies responded early Friday to a fire in rural St. Croix County. Firefighters were called at 4:34 a.m. May 11 to 404...
    news/crime-and-courtsMay 11, 2018 - 9:47am
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