Hartford Fire & Rescue responded to the report of a large outdoor fire originally reported near 5840 Highway 60, on Monday, May 4 at 12:47 p.m. Hartford units were updated by dispatch that the fire’s location was closer to or behind 6000 Hwy 60 at the Hartford Conservation and Gun Club, which the Hartford Police Department also located. The first arriving incident commander found a large grass fire that was being lit and tended to by a person at the Gun Club property. Upon further assessment, there were fires located adjacent to and downwind of the current controlled burn fire area. Dispatch was able to confirm that the fire had been reported to their online controlled burn log, but that information was not immediately available at the time of the fire department activation and deployment.

The following apparatus was deployed from Hartford Fire & Rescue to begin
extinguishment efforts: two brush trucks, an off-road UTV, three fire engines, two water
tenders, two ambulances, two SUV’s for personnel movement, and the incident command post. Under direction of the incident commander, a coordinated fire attack deployed the initial brush units to operate off-road and begin extinguishing the fires. Due to the very high wind conditions pushing burning embers through the air and landing in other dry areas from very low relative humidity (RH) at the time of the fire, crews needed further assistance from surrounding fire departments, which was requested through the MABAS system at the Working Still level. Spreading fires were also located by crews behind UFP Packaging at the extreme North end of Franklin Drive, just South of the railroad tracks. An additional growing fire was also found to be just North of the railroad tracks and spreading toward Hilldale Drive. The growing locations of the fires required three different operational areas and multiple types of resources. Additional assistance was requested to the 1st Box level to ensure enough personnel and apparatus were on scene to handle the growing fire areas.
Fire burning in a heavily wooded area with a large amount of dead trees, along with the high wind conditions, created serious hazards as tree branches and tree tops were snapping off and falling to the ground. This prevented ground crews from safely advancing in and extinguishing all of the fire that was burning at the base of an up the trees. Marsh area in and around the wooded area prevented any heavy apparatus from being able to drive any closer to the fire. Brush truck crews and UTV crews worked quickly and carefully to extinguish any fire they could reach, with tenders supplying water to refill their tanks. 

No citizens or fire or EMS personnel were injured during this incident.

Assistance was provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with dispatch services and Deputies for traffic control, and Hartford Police Department with law enforcement assistance. Mutual Aid assistance was provided by St. Lawrence Fire Company, Slinger Fire Department, Neosho Fire Department, Allenton Volunteer Fire Department, Richfield Fire Department, Iron Ridge Fire Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Jackson Fire Department who provided an engine at change of quarters, Lifestar EMS who provided an ambulance and responded to the simultaneous EMS call, and Germantown Fire Department who provided an ambulance at change of quarters to cover Hartford’s EMS service area while Lifestar was on assignment. Hartford Water Utility assured that there were no water supply concerns.

The Village of Slinger has a lot going on and a lot to look forward to in the future.

2025 continued to see new businesses open. 

This year, it will be even more exciting with the expected completion of the new police station, which will then allow them to begin the remodeling of the library and Slinger Village Hall. Additionally, construction of the new "Reiser Center," which will be a public gathering space bridging the two buildings and funded by private donations.

When completed in 2027, their reimagined Village Campus will be the place to go to meet, share and learn.

Village of Slinger President Scott Stortz told WTKM about some of the growth.

"We are happy with the growth, our population is just shy of six thousand seven hundred and our residential growth has increased by more than twenty-six percent in the last ten years. Percentage wise, the Village of Slinger continues to be the fastest growing community in Washington County. Our net new construction last year was healthy and manageable." 

The Slinger Village Board approved an architectural design agreement with Plunkett Raysich Architects, setting plans in motion to remodel the existing Village Hall and Library buildings. These updates will include construction of the new Slinger Center. When complete, the Slinger Library and Village Hall will be connected through the Slinger Center which will feature flexible space with rooms for everything from civic events and business meetings to community programs.   

More pancakes please!

It's a popular request every year at the Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee's Dairy Brunch. And there will be enough for everyone on Sunday, June 7 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dodge County Dairy Ambassador Brenda Conley told WTKM that all of the funds raised from the brunch stay in Dodge County.

"It's a big fundraiser for us and all of the funds from this stay in the community. It goes for dairy promotion, my Dairy Ambassador Program where we teach the public, especially the youth in the classrooms. It also goes to organizations that need it and the committee's annual scholarship program."

The Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee also is a big supporter of 4-H.

The menu includes scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, cheese curds and assorted cheeses. Ice cream, milk and juice will also be served.

A community church service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome. Educational booths in the Dairy Youth Barn will provide the opportunity to learn about dairy farming and other areas of agriculture. The Cheese Pairing Tent is back by popular demand along with local vendors from Dodge County.   

Tickets are sold at the door, with a $10 charge for adults and $5 for children ages five to 11. Children ages four and under are free. 

The City of Hartford's Avenue of Flags is sacred. It's also a beautiful sight.

This solemn, patriotic display features 100 casket flags, each honoring a specific veteran. The row of flags are on display at Sawyer Park, 111 Branch Street, from sunrise to sunset for national holidays and special events.   

The Avenue of Flags was added to the park in 2017, when the VFW Post 8834 had holes installed along the pathways with the addition of flag poles. Hoisting the flag is a meaningful moment, conducted by members of the VFW, American Legion, United Vietnam Veterans and volunteers. Each flag has a veteran’s name embroidered, and the war they fought in. 

Hartford's VFW Post 8834 and Avenue of Flags Chairman Ron Schnorenberg told WTKM that the Avenue of Flags is growing.

"We are now up to one hundred and ten. The families of loved ones give us the flags and we embroider their name on it, what branch they had and what war they were involved with. We just ran out of room, so we were able to invest some money in it to expand it. It means a lot to many people."

The flags are scheduled to be raised on Friday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Avenue of Flags will also fly proudly on Saturday, May 16 for National Armed Forces Day which honors all personnel currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.

The 75th annual National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7.

The theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24. Millions are expected to gather nationwide for prayer, coinciding with the U.S.A.'s 250th anniversary celebrations.

WTKM's National Day of Prayer program is Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

Pastor Jeff Schimp of Glacier Hills Bible Church, in Hartford says days of prayer have been called for since 1952.

"Throughout the years, days of prayer for our country have been called for. In 1952, the National Day of Prayer was established by an act of Congress. Since then, every president has proclaimed a National Day of Prayer." 

The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress. People are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation.    

Participants pray for the nation, families, schools, and leaders.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources asks the public to check fire conditions. So far this year, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land.

Spring is the most critical fire season in Wisconsin, and warm, windy weather can allow fires to easily escape control. Even a few days between precipitation can dry out grasses, pine needles and leaf litter, creating hazardous conditions.

A high temperature of 77 degrees on Monday, May 4 with strong winds and dry air could result in elevated fire concerns. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Clouds will increase in the afternoon with showers possible. Warm temperatures, low relative humidities and breezy winds will combine to make for elevated fire weather conditions on Monday. 

The Hartford Fire and Rescue Department reminds residents to use caution if grilling, or using equipment that causes sparks.  

Officers with the Germantown Police Department conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of suspected drug paraphernalia, suspected controlled substances, including cocaine and fentanyl.

Offices initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near County Line Road and Falls Parkway due to the vehicle not having any visible registration plate displayed. During the traffic stop, officers identified the driver as a 31-year old man from Sullivan, and a passenger as a 37-year old woman from Milwaukee.

During the investigation, a police K9 conducted an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics inside, including cocaine and fentanyl, according to the Germantown Police Department.

While searching the vehicle, a Germantown police officer was exposed to a substance suspected of being fentanyl. The officer began experiencing adverse side-effects resulting in the officer being administered Narcan. The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released and has returned to duty.

The 31-year old man faces multiple charges, including felony possession of narcotic drugs, several counts of felony bail jumping, and additional drug related offenses.

This case has been referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation safety and pavement improvement project for the interchange at Highway 60 and I-41 continues in Slinger.

A $6.8 million safety improvement project was approved by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers at the I-41 and Highway 60 interchange in Washington County.

The planned improvements include:

- Reconstructing the Highway 60 on-ramp to I-41 southbound to address merging conflicts.

- Widen and realign the right turn lanes at the I-41 southbound off-ramp to improve visibility.

- Addition of traffic signals at the southbound ramp terminal and extension of the westbound Highway 60 left turn lane.

- Partial deck removal

- Pavement resurfacing, new pavement markings and signage.

This project will require a combination of long-term and overnight closures along Highway 60 and the on and off-ramps to and from I-41. Detours will be posted. Single lane closures on I-41 will be limited to off-peak hours for bridge improvements.

Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.

Work is scheduled for completion this fall.

The fourth annual Wine Walk in downtown Hartford is Saturday, May 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Hartford Business Improvement District joins the Hartford Rotary Club for a chance to visit 20 local businesses and sample wines and snacks. You can enter to win valuable prizes.

The theme is country hoedown, so dress in your best western attire. 

"This is a great event," said Hartford Business Improvement District President Jason Wix. "It's great to visit and support the businesses, you see friends and family. It's fun and there is a map with all of the participating businesses on it. All of the proceeds stay in the community." 

Tickets are available at Infinity Design and The Local Collective, or online at hartfordrotary-wi.org.   

It's a special weekend with the Hartford Community Chorus.

"We Lift Our Voice" Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. 

"I kiddingly say that the audience will leave feeling red, white and blue," Hartford Community Chorus' Artistic Director Mark Weller teased.

The patriotic performances will include dedications to those who have served in preserving and maintaining our country's freedom. The "Unsung Hero" will be performed, recognizing the POW-MIA, American prisoners of war and missing personnel, featuring the slogan "You Are Not Forgotten." 

Weller told WTKM that an American Flag folding ceremony will be conducted, with the 13-fold procedure.

"We will have one person telling what each fold means. Then I'm going to have those people in the audience who have family members who have died in combat, in service to come forward from their chairs to stand in front of the stage. The folded flag will be presented to them as we sing the song, "Folded Flag." 

The performances include Saturday, May 2 at Holy Hill beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at the Schauer Arts Center, in Hartford at 3 p.m.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call on Thursday, April 30 at 5:40 p.m. regarding a vehicle that ended up in a ditch and overturned on County Trunk M, in Farmington. The caller and additional bystanders made their way to the car and found the driver unresponsive. The Newburg Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle and additional life saving efforts were attempted with the assistance of the West Bend Fire Department. The driver, a male in his 70’s from Trenton, was declared deceased at the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Cty Tk M when it went onto the southbound shoulder and then across the northbound lane and into the east ditch.

The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to complete further scene documentation, and the investigation is still open.

A portion of Cty Tk M was closed for three hours. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026  on April 30, with a 224-200 vote, reauthorizing agricultural programs through 2031, according to Congress.gov. It's 800 pages long, $390 billion deep with 12 different titles. 

The bill proposes a $60 billion increase in farm subsidies while implementing roughly $187 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), alongside new regulations for industrial hemp.

The Farm Bill boosts funding for risk management tools, crop insurance, and farm subsidies. Implements significant cuts to SNAP, including changes to benefits and stricter eligibility, while allowing recipients to purchase hot, prepared foods. Reauthorizes voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs and introduces a state soil health program. 

The bill must still be reconciled with the Senate's version before becoming law.

Gas prices in Wisconsin are on the way up.

The average is $4.18 per gallon for regular unleaded according to AAA and GasBuddy data as of Thursday, April 30. The average price in Wisconsin climbed nearly 50 cents in one week, jumping from $3.68 to $3.69.  

The higher prices are due to a combination of spring demand, an outage at the Whiting, Indiana refinery and tension in the Middle East, specifically oil flow disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 at the end of March, according to the Associated Press. Since the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran, the cost of crude oil — the main ingredient in gasoline — has spiked and swung rapidly.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the Town of West Bend on April 29, at 9:27 a.m. The Washington County Communications Center received a ‘911’ call from the 3400 block of Highway NN and were notified of an individual pinned under a pile of lumber, at a new home construction site. The caller wasn’t sure of the subject’s condition and was working with other contractors to move the lumber.

Multiple deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded, as well as members of the West Bend Fire Department. The individual had been removed from underneath the lumber, allowing personnel to immediately begin CPR efforts. The individual was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

It appears a contractor’s telehandler had removed a pallet of lumber from an on-site trailer. With the lumber off and next to the trailer, but still on the forks of the telehandler, the operator and another worker attempted to secure the material to the forks with the use of a ratchet strap. While attaching the strap, the lumber shifted and slid off the forks, pinning the individual underneath the lumber.

The investigation is on-going. 

The Washington County Medical Examiners Office and Occupational Safety and Health Administration also assisted with the investigation.

The Dodgeland School District is moving forward after voters  approved an operational referendum on April 7, authorizing the district to exceed the state revenue limit by $700,000 per year for four years. The referendum passed with 52 percent of the vote.

The approved referendum maintains the current level of funding and will support key operational needs. Dodgeland Schools Superintendent Todd Greco talked with WTKM. 

"In particular, what this money will be used for will be to continue to maintain our class sizes at the elementary school. Our current ratio at Dodgeland is about twenty-one students at the elementary level per class. We want to maintain that."

Also, sustaining advanced course offerings at the middle school and high school, and continuing middle school athletics.

Greco told WTKM that the district started to face some financial challenges in 2021.

"It was from an operational perspective and they started to slowly cut their budget."

$80,000 to $90,000 was cut in the beginning. Greco said it escalated from there.

"When I started in July, it was around an eight hundred thousand dollar deficit and we started to whittle it down a little bit after already having cut a number of teachers. The referendum is for operational purposes only and it helps protect our standard of education." 

It happened on April 14. A tornado, which was confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-2, touched down in Lisbon just north of Sussex around 6:22 p.m. It made its way at around 120 mph for just over three miles. It reportedly lasted around six minutes.

Sussex Village officials have made it priority number one to assist any way they can. A special pickup for storm brush and trees, which started on April 27, is a good example. It was planned due to the damage from the storm, with many residents dealing with downed trees and a lot of brush. The Village of Sussex conducted this special pickup to help. Village officials understand that there may be larger debris as a result of the storms. They are asking residents to make sure the branches and trees are no more than 15 inches in diameter and are not longer than eight feet. Root balls from uprooted trees will not be collected due to the size and weight.

The Sussex Yard Waste Site is open for the season on Saturdays only, until May 4. To use the Yard Waste Site, you must purchase either a punch card ($10/five punches) or an Annual Pass ($30). Punch cards can be purchased at the Civic Center or Pauline Haass Public Library. 

Sussex Village officials told WTKM that they remain busy, and are focused on the needs of area residents. 

No injuries were reported. 

The Wisconsin Department of Resources is asking the public to please check fire danger and burn permit restrictions before conducting outdoor burning activities. The spring fire season is underway and recent storms have increased the amount of debris on the landscape across Wisconsin.

It's important to be aware of your county's fire danger by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN, or 947-2876). You can find information on the DNR's Burning Restrictions webpage as well.

Fire danger and burn restrictions can change daily this time of year.

The DNR recommends taking flood-damaged debris to your local transfer station for proper disposal. If your property is large enough, you can create a brush pile away from buildings that could serve as shelter for wildlife. Larger pieces of hardwood can be cut for firewood or for use in campfire pits.

Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis stopped in for a visit to the WTKM studio on Wednesday, April 29. He was ready and a bit excited to discuss various topics about law enforcement, technology, the Washington County Co-Responder Unit and traffic safety.

Schulteis said the department is busy and will be welcoming a second patrol K9 in the near future. Law enforcement is evolving and changing consistently. 

"It is, sure but our mission remains the same. We are here to protect people, keep the peace and serve our community. The expectations of the job have become more complex, the types of calls that we respond to and the tools we use have changed."

Sheriff Schulteis continued on the trends of law enforcement on a local level and what it looks like in Washington County. The biggest area seems to be the role of technology and how it plays with the role of policing.

"That affects both how crimes are committed and how we investigate them. A case that once had photos and written statements now involves phones, surveillance videos, social media, text messages, cameras and online investigations."

Mental health related calls have increased exponentially in Washington County. Those type of calls can be very serious. Co-Responder Units have been formed at the Washington County Sheriff's Office and involves pairing law enforcement with a clinical social worker. Schulteis told WTKM that in those tense moments, the job of law enforcement is to protect and stabilize the situation.

"It's a partnership between Washington County Human Services that pairs a deputy with a clinical social worker. In our county now, we have four teams of two that work sixteen hours a day, seven days a week. The unique part of it is the deputy addresses the safety and law enforcement concerns while the clinical social worker assesses the mental health needs and connects the person to services."

This high level of teamwork has been effective and continues to make a difference during crises calls. Those type of calls often involve public safety issues and behavioral health issues. This approach with the Washington County Co-Responder Unit addresses both sides. There is a proactive approach and reactive. The sheriff's deputy will stabilize the scene and then immediately bring in the clinical social worker to help with the assessment and to help deescalate the situation.

"There is also the proactive part," according to Schulteis. "It's when they are not responding directly to crisis calls. They are out, they have case loads where they are dealing with individuals and follow-ups with other individuals that might not otherwise get services. The goal is to keep them out of the criminal justice system."

The sheriff went on to say that those unit members want to be involved with it and are extremely committed. The four deputies currently serving on the Co-Responder Units in Washington County have a higher level of training. Patience and judgement are a big part of it.        

We switched gears with the Washington County Sheriff and discussed staying safe on the roads this time of the year. He said traffic safety is one of the most visible and important parts of what they do.

"When it comes to speeding, distracted driving, reckless behavior and impaired driving they all create a serious risk. One of the challenges is that dangerous driving behavior can become normalized when people see it often enough. The risks are real. For us, traffic enforcement is not about writing tickets for the sake of it, it's about reducing crashes, preventing injuries and keeping the roads safe for everyone."

WTKM appreciates the sheriff's time. The entire interview is available on wtkmnews.com, under podcasts - "WTKM on Demand."      

The Hartford Police Department’s K9 Ranger recently assisted neighboring agencies.

In Saukville, a traffic stop turned into a foot chase when a man fled with a bag in hand. K9 Ranger responded and alerted to the vehicle, revealing narcotics, paraphernalia, and a scale.

Ranger then tracked the suspect through swamp and residential areas. About 1,000 yards from the end of the track, the suspect hid inside a shed and lit a fire to stay warm—which burned the shed down.

Deputies located him shortly after. He fought during arrest and was still carrying the same bag, which held:

• methamphetamine

• fentanyl

• crack cocaine

Germantown police officers pursued a vehicle on I-41. Two suspects fled into the dark woods. K9 Ranger was requested and located the first suspect hiding in a farm field.  He surrendered.

Ranger then found the second suspect hiding under evergreens at a residence.

The Volunteer Center of Washington County continues to make a difference.

They offer opportunities to give back and volunteer.

85 students from St. John's Lutheran in West Bend took part in volunteering recently as part of a service project focused on random acts of kindness.

Director of Development Jen Gerber told WTKM about their mission.

"We are a nonprofit organization which serves as a community resource that connects people who want to give to meaningful volunteer opportunities. The mission is to inspire, engage and empower people to volunteer and make a positive impact in the community."   

The Volunteer Center is based in West Bend, but serves all of Washington County.

Employers have taken part in their “Do Good Bus” program. The Volunteer Center drives their 15-passenger van and picks up a group of employees to take them to a nonprofit to volunteer.

They also offer kindness projects to businesses, schools, churches and other groups or families to put together and donate to multiple nonprofits. These projects include calming kits, birthday kits or animal kits.

Go to volunteernow dot net to learn more.   

Hartford Fire and Rescue Chief Tony Burgard joined WTKM to discuss flooding conditions and volunteering.

Chief Burgard stepped in as chief when former Hartford Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Stephans retired in May, of 2024. Burgard previously served as the Richfield Volunteer Fire Company Chief for four years before joining Hartford's department. He served with the Richfield Fire Company for 19 years. 

Burgard told WTKM that the severe weather we experienced during Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13 to April 17 caught his attention.

"Knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe. It was unique, we had back-to-back-to-back thunderstorms and other severe weather. Making people aware of what to do and how they can be prepared ahead of time is so important."

Chief Burgard says the flooding that developed from an abundance of rain causes concern.

"In some areas, like Pike Lake in Hartford and Druid Lake in Erin, the water levels are a concern as the low-lying areas drain off to the lower areas. It's important to use extreme caution. When those flood waters are rising, the current can be very misleading."

Those talented members of the department have been busy. The Hartford Fire Department covers 136 square miles. The Village of Hustisford and the Town of Hustisford are the newest coverage areas, added in 2024. With that being said, they are always looking for new members.

"We could always use good people who want to help out the community," said Burgard. "We would love to talk with you, as any surrounding fire department would. That recruitment never stops. If there is any interest in fire or EMS service, now is the time."

Out of the 65 employees who serve the Hartford Fire and Rescue Department, many of them are paid-on-call which means they have other full-time jobs and careers. Chief Burgard encourages members of the community to reach out to the department if there is an interest.

"We will always have a spot for you. All we really ask for is a number of hours every month to help out and it's based on your schedule."

11 full-time employees help when it becomes a challenge to get people in to volunteer. 

It begins with a one-semester class for a firefighter or EMT. Typically, those classes start in the fall semester. Your local fire department can provide an application and an interview. Ride-along opportunities are also available.

Over $22,000 was raised at a fun event put on by the Washington County Humane Society.

The Shelter Slumber Pawty was a 24-hour lock-in where members of the community stayed in cages and kennels with animals and raised money throughout their stay. The funds go toward the animals and continue supporting the lifesaving work happening right here in Washington County.

"We invited members of the community to sleep here at the shelter," said Washington County Humane Society Director of Engagement Joe Poczkalski. "We had around fifteen people spend the night here. It was a wonderful way for these folks to show their networks, like Facebook, what it's like to stay in a shelter. It was a lot of fun."

Participants were matched up with their animal buddy and they watched movies, went for walks along with a yoga session or two. They spent every moment together.

Two of the participants raised around $6,000 on their own for a great cause for the Washington County Humane Society.    

Watertown High School was evacuated on Monday, April 27 due to a reported threat, which involved an individual who called the school claiming there was a pipe bomb on the premises.

A thorough search of the building and surrounding area was conducted by the Watertown police, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Departments, including K9 teams and handlers. No suspicious items were located.

Investigators are actively following up on leads.

It remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Watertown Police Department at 920-261-6660 or submit an anonymous tip through Tip411.

Dodge County Sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on County Highway P near Pleasant Road, in the town of Fox Lake Monday morning, April 27 at 7:34 a.m.

A mid-size car, driven by a 34-year-old woman from Berlin, Wisconsin was eastbound on County Highway P and attempted to do a U-Turn and was struck by a minivan being operated by a 45-year-old woman from Cambria, Wisconsin.

The driver of the car was flown from the scene to UW Hospital by Med Flight with serious injuries, and the driver of the minivan was transported by ambulance to Marshfield Medical Hospital, in Beaver Dam by Fox Lake EMS with suspected minor injuries.

Assisting on the scene were the Randolph Police Department, Randolph Fire Department, Randolph EMS, Fox Lake EMS, and Med Flight.

The case remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team.

Showers and thunderstorms are back in the forecast on Monday, April 27. 

Weatherology Lead Forecaster Paul Trambley told WTKM that the system is expected to diminish late in the evening.

"A major low pressure system continues to build its way northeastward across Iowa and into west central Wisconsin, bringing showers and thunderstorms into the area. Soaking rains are expected with rainfall amounts around a half inch to an inch in some spots."

Monday evening, showers and thunderstorms are expected before 11 p.m. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Sunshine returns on Tuesday, April 28 with a high temperature of 60 degrees. A low of 42 degrees is expected for Tuesday night with cloudy skies.

Wednesday, April 29 will see more sunshine with a high temperature of 56 degrees. A low of 36 degrees is expected Wednesdat evening.

The impact of heavy rain is still visible on farm fields across Wisconsin. 

Fieldwork around the state of Wisconsin has been a bit challenging, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Much of the state received heavy rains.

Washington County Dairy Promotion Committee member Mike Strupp told WTKM that his family dairy farm, located just south of Pike Lake is fertilizing and spraying at the time of this writing.

"You have to pick and choose the fields where you go. There is water standing. The farther south you go, the heavier the rains were. We had seven inches in this area, the Pike Lake area south of Hartford. It's going to take a lot of warm winds and sunshine to dry it out. We are going to have to pack our patience."

Some limited spring tillage and planting of small grains has been reported.

Corn planting was one percent complete.

Oat planting was five percent complete compared to the five-year average of 16 percent.

One percent of oats had emerged.