Stay Cool in Hot WeatherWith hot and humid
temperatures expected over much of the state the next few days, the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services is reminding people to stay cool, hydrated and
aware of heat-related illnesses. When
possible, you should stay in air conditioned environments. Check on on loved
ones, especially if they are elderly.
You should also avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day,
never leaving someone in a hot car and drinking plenty of water. If you start to feel overheated, weak,
dizzy, nauseated or have muscle cramps, you could be experiencing heat illness.
Get cool, drink water, use a fan, use cool washcloths and visit an emergency
room if symptoms don't improve.
Posted by Michael Duncan
New Washburn County Crisis Line Available NowResidents in Washburn County have new options to help those
dealing with mental health issues.
Beginning today a new localized crisis line goes online to better serve
their community. The new crisis line
phone will allow county staff to direct people to local resources available in
the community. Beginning today, Washburn County residents with questions about
available mental health service options should call 888-860-0373
Posted by Michael Duncan
Fight the Bite Tick PreventionAs any Wisconsin resident knows, ticks are quite the
nuisance. But more than just an annoyance, they can also spread several
illnesses to people, and preventing bites from ticks is the key step in avoiding
these illnesses. In a local effort to fight the bite, Amanda Weinert, a
Registered nurse with Rusk County Health, is talking with hikers and campers in
Rusk County parks and campgrounds, and doing a survey about tick bite
prevention and giving out free Fight the Bite tick prevention kits. To get your own Fight the Bite kit, you can
call Rusk County Heath at 715-532-2299, or get more information about tick
prevention online at dhs.wisconsin.gov,
keywords 'fight the bite'
Posted by Michael Duncan
Sheriff Reviewing Pursuit Policy in Wake of Fatal CrashThe St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is taking a look at
police pursuit and chase policies after last weekends deadly crash in the
village of Deer Park. 37-year old
Brandon Lieffring of New Richmond was charged on Tuesday with 10
counts including first degree reckless homicide in the death of
Dustin Kalland of Stillwater.
Investigators say Lieffring was running from police when he hit
Kalland’s motorcycle during a chase
that reached speeds over 90 miles per hour. An outside agency is now investigating the crash
and one of many factors it will consider is whether the pursuit was warranted.
Posted Jul 12, 2019, 9:39 AM by Michael Duncan
Driver Charged in Deadly Chase and CrashThe driver accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist in
St. Croix County during a vehicle chase last weekend has been charged. 37-year-old Brandon Lieffring of New
Richmond faces 10 charges, including first degree reckless homicide. Leiffring was trying to elude police
Saturday afternoon in a vehicle that had been reported stolen. During the chase, Leiffring struk a motorcyclist
in the village of Deer Park, killing 39-year-old Dustin Kalland of Stillwater
Minnesota, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Lieffring ran from
police after the crash, but was caught after a short foot chase.
Posted Jul 10, 2019, 4:36 AM by Michael Duncan
Community NewsThrough JulyFollowing a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).Additional donation opportunities...Barron 7/15/2019: 12p-6p, Barron High School, 1050 E. Woodland Ave.Cumberland 7/16/2019: 12p-6p, American Legion, 1225 Veterans St.Turtle Lake 7/17 ...
Posted Jul 10, 2019, 12:38 PM by Adam Hutton
