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A new coffee, wine, and craft beer spot is opening in Fremont as Knot Tide welcomes guests with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere downtown Fremont

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.

Waupaca County law enforcement handled a wide range of calls from Nov. 4 through Nov. 12. Incidents included a reported burglary at a vacant home for sale in the Readfield area, a family disturbance involving a juvenile with a pencil in the Manawa area, an extortion complaint in Fremont, traffic hazards, medical calls, deer crashes, and routine 911 activity.

A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash on Southwood Drive in the Town of Lind on October 24, 2025. The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

Deputies and local police were busy this week — from dancing dogs and drone drama to fires, deer crashes, and a semi that didn’t quite clear Main Street. Here’s a look at what kept Waupaca County law enforcement on the move.