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Waunakee Tops Baraboo In Boys Basketball

Waunakee Tops Baraboo In Boys Basketball

The Waunakee boys basketball team topped Baraboo in Badger North action on Friday 76-48.

Waunakee was led by seniors Joe Tagarelli, Justin Block and Tim Keenan, each scored in double figures. Tagarelli lead the Warriors with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Block had 16 points and Keenan scored 15 points.

Junior Austin Sandoval led Baraboo with 17 points. Sean McGann added 12 points for the Thunderbirds.

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Semi, Passenger Vehicles Crash On I-90

Two people were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash that shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Portage on Friday night, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The crash -- involving a tractor-trailer and several passenger vehicles -- occurred around 9 p.m. Friday at mile post 109, according to the state patrol.

Both vehicles were traveling westbound on the interstate near the Interstate 39 split, when the driver of a Saab lost control causing the tractor-trailer to crash into the Saab, the state patrol said.

After the crash occurred the tractor-trailer tipped over onto its side blocking all three westbound lanes of traffic. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles and both were transported to Divine Savior Hospital, officials said.

The crash is under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Woman Dies In Baraboo House Fire

Woman Dies In Baraboo House Fire

A 66-year-old Baraboo woman was killed in a house fire Friday morning, according to the Baraboo Fire Department.

Chief Kevin Stieve said crews were called to the home at 511 Locust St. at 11 a.m.

When crews arrived they said they did not see any smoke, but the windows of the home were black from smoke stain. When they entered the home, they found the body of a woman, identified as Ellen Jerdee and the family's dog, Stieve said.

What remained of the fire was extinguished without further incident, Stieve said.

The home sustained moderate fire and heat damage, fire officials said. They said there is no estimate on the amount of damage.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities said. The investigation is being handled jointly between the Baraboo Fire Department, Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and the Sauk County Coroner’s Office.

The Salvation Army has been assisting the family, fire officials said.

Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-90 Blocks Lanes Near Wisconsin Dells

Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-90 Blocks Lanes Near Wisconsin Dells

A crash involving a tractor-tractor trailer in Sauk County near Wisconsin Dells on Interstate 90 has blocked all westbound lanes at mile post 95, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Officials said the crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. It's expected to take about two hours to clear the scene.

Officias said there is total blockage of the westbound lanes and motorists should avoid the area.

Update 2:51 p.m. - Traffic is currently getting by on the right shoulder.

Update: 3:16 p.m. - Left lane has reopened, but delays are expected to continue.

Update 4 p.m. - Crash scene cleared.

Stay with Channel 3000 for further information.

2 Men Arrested On Drug Charges In Baraboo

2 Men Arrested On Drug Charges In Baraboo

The Sauk County Drug Task Force and the Baraboo Police Department executed a search warrant and arrested two men on Tuesday.

Police said they found illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and other associated illegal items of evidence at a home at 904 Moore St. in Baraboo.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin R. Feinberg, 54, of Baraboo, faces three counts of delivery of a schedule II narcotic, possession of heroin and possession of cocaine, police said. Raymond D. Pletzer, 49, of North Freedom, faces three counts of delivery of a schedule II narcotic.

The investigation is continuing by the Sauk County Drug Task Force. 

Police Arrest Suspect In Baraboo Stabbing

Police Arrest Suspect In Baraboo Stabbing

The Baraboo Police Department said a suspect in a stabbing Monday morning has been taken into custody.

Baraboo police said they received a call at about 9:30 a.m. reporting a man had been stabbed at a home at 1300 Lincoln Ave. in the city of Baraboo.

Police said they found a 49-year-old Baraboo man who had suffered a stab wound to his abdominal area. The suspect had reportedly departed in a vehicle, police said.

Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital, where he was later transferred to the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison via Med-Flight.

Baraboo police identified the suspect as Daniel E. Olson, 50, of Madison.

Baraboo police said the investigation revealed Olson had arrived at the victim's home in an attempt to locate his estranged wife. Upon his arrival, Olson was confronted by the victim and a scuffle ensued, resulting in Olson stabbing the victim in the abdominal area, causing severe injury, Baraboo police said in a news release.

Baraboo Portage Hockey Team To Host Shut Out Cancer Event

Baraboo Portage Hockey Team To Host Shut Out Cancer Event

The Baraboo Portage Boys High School hockey team will be holding a Shut Out Cancer night on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Pierce Park Pavilion in Baraboo where they will take on the Oregon Panthers at 6 p.m. in honor of their senior goaltender Mac Ebert who was diagnosed with B Cell Lymphoma in August 2011.

Fans at the game are asked to bring children’s hats to toss out on the ice between periods in the spirit of the Hat Trick.  

There is an article in the local Baraboo News Republic Sports section regarding Mac Ebert from Thursday. The article was written by sports writer Pete Watson.

To read Watson's story, go to www.wiscnews.com\baraboonewsrepublic.