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A womans life hangs in the balance after a severe car-truck collision on Interstate Ninety near Windsor, Wisconsin. The driver is suspected of OWI, and the semi-truck driver escaped unscathed. The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating, with more details expected soon.

Dane County urgently needs foster parents due to a significant shortage of licensed homes for children in need of temporary care, especially during the holiday season. The county had nearly two hundred foster homes before the pandemic, but now that number is closer to one hundred. Foster parents are needed from diverse backgrounds, including those willing to care for teenagers, sibling groups, or children needing short-term or emergency placements. Fostering can be temporary or long-term and includes comprehensive training, mentoring, and financial assistance. Longtime foster parents emphasize the positive impact of fostering, with children going on to graduate college and become successful professionals.

Two individuals impersonating Salvation Army volunteers at West Towne Mall, soliciting donations, prompted a public warning from the Salvation Army of Dane County. The imposters were not affiliated with the organization, and legitimate Salvation Army kettles are always stationary and staffed by volunteers who do not verbally ask for money. This incident serves as a reminder for the public to verify charitable solicitations, especially during the holiday season.

Edgewood University and the Madison Metropolitan School District have launched a groundbreaking math partnership, aiming to equip up to twenty-five high school teachers with college-level math teaching qualifications. This initiative, set to run from March 2026 to January 2027, will provide specialized training and credentialing, empowering teachers to offer dual credit courses within their schools. The districts ninety-thousand-dollar investment underscores its commitment to enhancing educational pathways for students, fostering a brighter future for Madisons high schoolers.

Bixie hairstyle and cinnamon bronze or warm blonde hair color trends are popular this holiday season. Tinsel eyes makeup paired with a dark lip is a striking choice for festive events.

Students at Sunset Ridge Elementary in Middleton, Wisconsin, unveiled their new geodesic greenhouse, marking the start of an exciting, hands-on learning journey. The greenhouse, a community-driven project, will serve as a hub for environmental education, with students planting cold-hardy lettuces, kales, and flowers. The initial plantings are part of an experimental phase, setting the stage for future lessons on the water cycle and scientific method. This new space promises to foster a lifelong appreciation for nature and the scientific process.

In a high-stakes NFC North showdown, the Green Bay Packers face the Chicago Bears for the second time in two weeks, with the division title on the line. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries, including the Packers loss of star defensive end Micah Parsons. Despite the challenges, players like Keisean Nixon and Jordan Love express confidence, emphasizing the need for fundamental play and competing hard. The game, set to be a must-watch, will test coaches adaptability and the remaining players abilities to step up in crucial roles.

On the centennial of the Chippewa Falls train disaster, historian John Kinville recounts the tragic event: a Soo Line passenger train derailed into the Chippewa River, claiming eight lives. Amidst the chaos, two teenagers and cook Sam Curtis, a Black war veteran, bravely assisted survivors. Despite the heroism, the engineer later took his life. Kinville advocates for a historical marker to honor the victims.