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Day: November 21, 2025

UTILITY WORKER SUSTAINS INJURY FROM CAR STRIKE IN TOWN OF SOMO

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF SOMO – On Monday November 10th, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 8 in Town of Somo regarding a car vs pedestrian crash with injuries in the vicinity of Meyer Rd. A utility crew had parked along the shoulder of highway 8 when a vehicle being operated by a 27-yr-old Ladysmith, WI man headed westbound entered the work zone and reportedly slowed down to the posted 45 mph speed limit but was unable to move over due to oncoming traffic. He then proceeded through the…

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WAUSAU’S NEW HY-VEE SELLS $7.1 M MEGABUCKS WINNING TICKET

Steve Dillon

WAUSAU – Hy-Vee, Wausau’s newest grocery store, drew plenty of attention on Wednesday after selling a Megabucks ticket to a local customer. The jackpot-winning ticket totaled $7.1 million, the game’s fourth-largest payout since 2017. Store Director, Jake Dryer said, “We are brand new to the community. It’s really exciting to sell a big winner on our third day open as Hy-Vee.” Previously known as Crossroads County Market, the new Hy-Vee location is set to receive a $100,000 for selling the ticket. The Megabuck lottery game is unique to Wisconsin and…

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