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Volunteers needed April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM at Fremont Town Hall. Image of people cleaning, town background, website: WeyauwegaFremontNews.com.

A fatal wrong-way crash early Tuesday morning on Highway 10 near Old Highway 49 has left one person dead and is raising renewed concerns about safety in the Weyauwega area. The incident marks the latest in a series of serious crashes, including another fatal at the same intersection in 2025 and a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, prompting questions about whether more needs to be done to prevent future tragedies.

Floodwaters are starting to go down in Fremont, but what’s left behind can be dangerous. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely cleaning your home, what to throw away, and what mistakes to avoid.

Wolf River Drive is now closed as flooding continues in Fremont, with residents in low areas urged to evacuate.

Water is finally starting to fall at the Balsam Row Dam, the first real sign of relief in this flooding event. But downstream communities like New London, Weyauwega, and Fremont aren’t in the clear yet. See the latest forecast changes and what it means for you.

As rising water levels along the Wolf River continue to impact communities across the area, local officials are urging residents to take an important step to stay informed: sign up for the Waupaca County RAVE Alert System.

Water levels on the Wolf River continue to rise, with a major crest expected Friday and evacuations in place for low-lying areas. Here’s what you need to know about the latest conditions, forecast, and local response efforts.