Kodichi Lawrence

Bureau Reporter at WABI-TV (Bangor, ME)

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Nurses begin historic five-day strike at UnityPoint Health - Meriter

1 week ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) -- For the first time in the hospital's history, bedside nurses at UnityPoint Health – Meriter have gone on strike, taking a stand for what they say are critical changes needed to protect both patients and staff. Tuesday marked the first of a planned five-day strike, with nearly 1,000 nurses walking off the job after contract negotiations between the hospital and the union failed to reach a resolution.
Middleton's Memorial Day tribute: Honoring the fallen, including one of its own

1 week ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WKOW) -- VFW Post 8216 held its annual Memorial Day tribute this weekend, honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Among those in attendance was the family of William "Sonny" Simon, a World War II soldier who was killed in action nearly 80 years ago. For Bill Simon, Sonny's nephew, the tribute remains a deeply emotional experience—even though he never met his uncle in person.
Traffic Alert: Crash closes left lane on I-94 westbound near Cottage Grove

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (WKOW) -- The left lane on I-94 Eastbound and Westbound at Dane / Jefferson county line is closed due to a crash, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. The incident occurred around 2:20 PM on Sunday and WisDOT is expecting the closure to last over two hours. State Patrol Deforest Post is the handling agency.
Body recovered from Lake Monona Friday

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) — A body was recovered from Lake Monona on Friday night, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. The body of a man was discovered at about 9:45 p.m. by volunteers with Bruce’s Legacy, accompanied by deputies from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office Marine and Trail Enforcement, according to a press release. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct testing to determine the person's identity.
Body recovered from Lake Monona Friday

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) -- A body was recovered from Lake Monona on Friday night, according to the Dane County Sheriffâ€™s Office. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the body is that of the missing boater whose vessel capsized earlier while out on the lake with friends. This is a developing story.
Fourth-generation mattress company navigating tariff pressures on household goods

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MONONA (WKOW) -- As tariffs continue to drive up costs on household items like food and car parts, they are also beginning to affect more unexpected sectors, including mattresses. In Monona, Wisconsin Bedding Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned business, is closely monitoring how these changes could impact their pricing, inventory, and customers.
Search for missing boater continues on Lake Monona on day four

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) — The search continues on Lake Monona for a missing kayaker whose vessel capsized during a boating trip over the weekend. Officials have now entered the fourth day of the recovery effort, hoping to bring closure to the missing man’s loved ones. According to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, four people went out on the lake Friday aboard a catamaran, with a kayak in tow. At some point, the catamaran capsized, separating the group.
Car crash causes gas leak, evacuations in Town of Oregon

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

TOWN OF OREGON, Wis. (WKOW) -- Several homes were evacuated Saturday night after a vehicle crashed into a gas distribution center, causing a significant gas leak. The Oregon Fire Department was dispatched at 9:54 p.m. to the intersection of Highway A and Glen Way following reports of a vehicle collision accompanied by the sound of gas escaping into the air. Upon arrival, emergency crews confirmed that a vehicle was on the top of a distribution box.
One person missing after sailboat capsized on Lake Monona Friday night

3 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) -- A search and rescue operation is underway on Lake Monona in Madison after a sailboat carrying four people capsized in the middle of the lake Friday night. Rescue crews were called out around 8 p.m.The Dane County Sheriff's Office says one person drifted to shore on the overturned sailboat, while the three others remained with a kayak. Two of the three people who stayed with the kayak were rescued. The fourth person is still missing.
One missing, two rescued after kayak capsized on Lake Monona Friday night

3 weeks ago | wkow.com | Kodichi Lawrence

MADISON (WKOW) -- A search and rescue operation is underway on Lake Monona in Madison after a kayak carrying three people capsized in the middle of the lake Friday night. According to a release from the Madison Fire Department, the Lake Rescue Team responded to Olin Park after receiving a report of a kayak that needed assistance. The team launched from the Olin Park boat launch using a forward-looking infrared system, though their search was hampered by limited visibility and large waves.