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Hartford Train Derailment: Three People Injured, Diesel Leaking From Engine

SUV · Hartford

Hartford Train Derailment: Three People Injured, Diesel Leaking From Engine

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

Three people were injured after a Wisconsin Southern train derailed near Hartford on Monday, according to officials.The Hartford police chief said the three people in the engine were injured and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Hartford Fire is handling the hazmat response, with the chief confirming that diesel is leaking from the trains engine. According to police, the Wisconsin Southern train was traveling east on the tracks into Har…See the Story

Fire Erupts at Signicast Facility in Hartford Resulting in Multiple Injuries

Fire · Hartford

Fire Erupts at Signicast Facility in Hartford Resulting in Multiple Injuries

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Five people were injured, two seriously, in an early morning fire Thursday at Signicast in Hartford.See the Story

Obituary | Carol J. Bresnahan (nee Clark), 81, of Jackson, Wi

Jackson, Wisconsin · Jackson

Obituary | Carol J. Bresnahan (nee Clark), 81, of Jackson, Wi

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

July 5, 2025 – Jackson, WI – Carol J. Bresnahan (nee Clark), 81, of Jackson, Wi, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She was born July 23, 1943 in Buffalo, New York to Edward and Caroline (nee Postelnick) Clark. On April 20, 1968 she was […]Read Article

Hartford apartment fire maybe tied to fireworks

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

July 5, 2025 – Hartford, WI – At approximately 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2025, Hartford Fire & Rescue responded to Rincon Apartments on North Main Street for the report of fire on the roof. Hartford Police Department was in the area and reported seeing flames coming from the roof and requested an immediate […]Hartford, Wisconsin · Hartford Read Article

La Crosse Man Faces Charges for Child Porn Downloads

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

La Crosse man charged with possession of child pornography after allegedly uploading videos and photos of nude children.Jackson, Wisconsin · Jackson See the Story

ESPN Outdoors Report 7/4/25

The click link below to hear an update on the local fishing during this week’s “ESPN Outdoors Report” presented by All Out Marine in Allenton. If you ... Read more The post ESPN Outdoors Report 7/4/25 appeared first on Daily Dodge.Allenton · Allenton Read Article

Obituary | Kay Kircher Best, 95, of West Bend, WI

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

West Bend, WI – Kay Kircher Best passed away peacefully and was reunited with her beloved husband, John (Joe), on June 29, 2025, at the age of 95. Kay was born in West Bend on August 5, 1929, to the late Edward and Olive Kircher. She was raised in Barton and West Bend, attended local […]West Bend · West Bend Read Article

Third-generation crystal shop in Jackson seeks community help after fire damages family business

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A third-generation family business in Jackson is picking up the pieces after a fire filled their store with smoke and soot."We're alright. We're okay," David Delmer said. "We're making the best of the situation."Delmer owns Secret Garden Gifts with his mother and 88-year-old grandmother, Donna Blohowiak.The crystal, gemstone and self-described "metaphysical healing" shop is currently covered in smoke and soot after what appears to be an electric…Jackson, Wisconsin · Jackson Read Article

Making new homes affordable: Washington County, American Companies and Jackson celebrate latest NGH development

The Cedar Creek Townhomes, a Next Generation Housing (NGH) development, has been completed in Jackson, Wisconsin, with 36 single-family units available for purchase starting at $299,900. The development is the second NGH project in Jackson and is expected to have…Jackson, Wisconsin · Jackson Read Article

WBFD, library host STEM egg drop event

WEST BEND — The West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar St., hosted an egg drop event in collaboration with the West Bend Fire Department (WBFD) on Monday to give young students a fun look into the world of science,…Science · West Bend Read Article

Daffinson charged in chase leading to arrest

WEST BEND — Hayden Daffinson, 34, of Ripon, had a warrant issued for his arrest by Washington County Circuit Judge Michael Kenitz, on Tuesday, for three felony charges related to a police chase that ended in Daffinson’s arrest as part…West Bend · West Bend Read Article