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News Headlines for Albany, WisconsinWisconsin milk prices higher than national average (The Capital Times)Residents of America's Dairyland are paying more for milk than people outside the state. The average price of milk soared to an estimated $20.80 per 100 pounds in June, up $1.70 from the previous month. That's well above the national average of $19.40 per 100 pounds, which is up $1 since May. The USDA says prices for corn, soybeans, oat and hay also are up nationally and in Wisconsin. Corn ... Wisconsin St., Pearl Ave. intersection to close Tuesday (The Oshkosh Northwestern) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will close the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Pearl Avenue on Tuesday for concrete paving. Boaters warned of large debris on Wisconsin River (Portage Daily Register) The Department of Natural Resources is warning boaters that the majority of the debris washed downstream from the Lake Delton area by floods is still in and along the Wisconsin River from Lake Delton to near the Columbia Power Plant."We've documented more than 80 visible piles of debris along this portion of the river," said Barbara Wolf, regional warden supervisor for DNR's South Central ... Wisconsin man accused of faking heart attacks (Straits Times) WAUKESHA (Wisconsin) - A 52-YEAR-OLD Milwaukee-area man has been accused of faking heart attacks to avoid paying restaurant bills and cab fares. Police say the Waukesha man took a cab to a mall Monday and pretended to have a heart attack. The cab driver left unpaid. FEMA's Mobile Aid Centers to Make Stops in Wisconsin (WBAY Green Bay) Three mobile disaster recovery centers that will start driving through Wisconsin next week, with one stopping in Green Lake in late July. Chiefs Take Fireworks to Wisconsin in Win (WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria) WMBD/WYZZ TV - APPLETON, WI -- The city of Appleton set off fireworks Friday night, the Peoria Chiefs just beat it to the punch. Gian Guzman and Luis Bautista each hit a pair of home runs as the Chiefs beat Wisconsin, 9-7, to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 11 games. Photos: Northeastern Wisconsin Salmon Derby (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter) Michael Hutter, Louise Hutter, Chris McGeary and Scott Henschel pose with the fish they caught Friday morning as part of the 34th annual Northeastern Wisconsin Salmon Derby. The event continues Saturday and Sunday. Another all-time high for Wisconsin gas prices (The Capital Times) People traveling during the Fourth of July weekend will likely be paying record prices for gas. Both the state and national average price for a gallon of gas hit all-time highs Friday. The average price of gas in Wisconsin reached $4.075 per gallon for regular unleaded, slightly higher than the previous record of $4.068 set Thursday. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded ... Hidden debris on Wisconsin River dangerous to boaters, DNR says (The Capital Times) People planning to spend some of the Fourth of July weekend on the waters of the Wisconsin River should exercise extra caution. The Department of Natural Resources is warning boaters that much of the debris that washed into the river during last month's flooding is still present and may be dangerous. Boaters should be especially cautious on the stretch of the river from the Lake Delton region to ... Missing Wisconsin Girl Found (News Channel 34 Binghamton) A 14-year-old missing Wisconsin girl will be in the custody of her family after a retired police chief tipped off authorities. |