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Day: April 3, 2025

NORTHERN WISCONSIN UNDER STATE OF EMERGENCY FOLLOWING ICE STORMS

Steve Dillon

Residents across Northern Wisconsin are currently under a state of emergency following the weekend ice storm that left significant power outages and damage in its wake. The declaration from Gov Evers came through Tuesday following the urging of regional legislators Senate President Mary Felzkowski, Representative Rob Swearingen, Representative Jeff Mursau, and Representative Calvin Callahan. A state of emergency declaration allows state agencies, local partners, utilities, and emergency management officials to coordinate efforts and swiftly address the damage and impact of recent severe weather.

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REMINDER: INCREASED RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE DURING POWER OUTAGES

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents that given the recent increase in power outages, homeowners need to keep in mind the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning. The use of alternative heating devices can create an environment where indoor conditions quickly become compromised, leading to headaches and dizziness. While these symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, they need to be taken seriously. It’s very important to have a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector installed along with your smoke detector.

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING MARCH 30

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 6 incidents last week. There were two reports of unsafe or inattentive driving, one where a juvenile motorist was attempting to take a selfie while operating her vehicle. There was one instance of possession of illegal substances in a parked car that led to the arrest of both individuals in the vehicle, including a probation hold, and one instance of OWI during a traffic stop involving an ATV operator who attempted to elude the officer. The suspect also received a probation violation.…

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