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Hospitals across Northeast Wisconsin welcomed their first babies of 2026, with newborns born at various times and locations including ThedaCare, HSHS St. Vincent, Aurora Medical Center, and others, marking the start of the new year with joyful arrivals.
Fond du Lac's Sturgeon Spectacular, a popular family festival celebrating sturgeon spearing, has made changes this year due to warmer weather, including moving the curling event downtown for safety reasons and facing challenges with snow sculpting. Despite concerns about attendance, organizers remain confident and encourage families to attend the three-day event, which offers activities for all ages.
Blizzard Bennett is expected to bring significant snow and blizzard-like conditions to Northeast Wisconsin, leading several municipalities to enact snow emergencies and parking bans. Some counties have also implemented tow bans to ensure safe road conditions. Various communities have specific parking restrictions and timeframes in place, with some extending into Saturday afternoon. Residents are advised to comply with these measures to facilitate snow clearing operations and avoid potential towing at their own expense.
Winter Storm Bennett is set to hit Northeast Wisconsin, bringing significant snow accumulation and strong winds, potentially resulting in blizzard-like conditions. Winter Storm Watches are in effect from Friday morning to Saturday afternoon, with the worst weather expected on Friday afternoon and night. The storm could bring the biggest snowfall of the year so far, with temperatures dropping significantly afterward. Residents are advised to stay updated on the storm's progress and prepare for hazardous travel conditions.
Winter Storm Avree prompts municipalities in Northeast Wisconsin to issue parking bans and snow emergencies ahead of an expected five to eight inches of snow, with some areas warning of potential vehicle towing if they obstruct plowing. De Pere's snow emergency will last from 5 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, while Manitowoc has an overnight parking ban from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.