6/18/2026

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring a multistate outbreak of botulism in infants related to the use of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula.  As of June 13, there have been no confirmed cases of infant botulism linked to this outbreak in Wisconsin.  Botulism symptoms may take several weeks to develop and include poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and decreased facial expression.  The formula is not available for purchase through the Wisconsin WIC program.

6/17/2026

---UPDATE--- Suspect is in custody

GOGEBIC COUNTY - Gogebic County authorities are searching for 41-year-old Joseph Michael Duczak for allegedly violating the terms of his probation following a second aggravated domestic violence conviction. Duczak was last seen on Monday in Bessemer . He is described as 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and several distinctive tattoos. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black Adidas sweatpants, and blue shoes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office.

6/17/2026

MINOCQUA - Minocqua Brewing Company has now filed suit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, alleging it was improperly blocked from selling Illinois-brewed beer after agents seized 1,200 cans over about $500 in unpaid excise taxes. The lawsuit argues the state unfairly discriminates against out-of-state contract brewers and seeks the return of about $25,000 worth of beer. Owner Kirk Bangstad says the seizure threatens the brewery during the busy summer tourism season and claims the action is politically motivated.