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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Wisconsin deputy hospitalized after exposure to meth smoke during search warrant
WHEATLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A Vernon County deputy was hospitalized Thursday evening after being exposed to second-hand methamphetamine smoke while executing a search warrant in the town of Wheatland. According to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, the deputy was treated at a nearby hospital and has since been released. Officials say the deputy is expected to return to duty. Loaded AR-15 found during traffic stop in Wisconsin; one arrested During the incident, Kyle J. Backlund, 35, of Viroqua, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony bail jumping. Authorities noted that Backlund's arrest was unrelated to the original warrant being served. Backlund had previously been arrested in a drug-related case on May 29. He was released from custody on June 4 on a $1,000 signature bond—just 33 hours before the deputy was exposed. Two teens arrested after early morning burglary in Fond du Lac The Vernon County Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains ongoing and additional arrests may be forthcoming. 'This is poison affecting our community, and we will put forward our best effort to locate the source,' the Sheriff's Office stated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edmonton Journal
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: The state of the centre position
Article content Over the next five weeks, our Flames beat reporters Danny Austin and Wes Gilbertson will be going position-by-position to look at the state of the Flames' rebuild. We're kicking things off this week by looking at centre and today's big-picture look at their roster, prospects and future needs. There's no position on the ice where the Flames need to add more depth than at centre, but where do they actually stand? Let's take a look: The sure things Assuming the earth doesn't tilt over from its axis over the summer, we know Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund are going to be playing centre for the Flames this season. Kadri will be on the first line, leading the team's offensive charge and putting up numbers, whoever is on his wings. Backlund will be in the middle of the Flames' shutdown line, likely alongside Blake Coleman, quietly captaining his team, leading the penalty kill and doing all the other quiet things his team requires of him. There can't be any complaints about the work either guy put in last season. They were important leaders in the locker room and had generally good years. It is, however, worth pointing out that Backlund is 36 years old and entering the last year of his contract. Kadri is 34, and while he hasn't slowed down, time eventually catches up to everybody. They're important pieces of the retool, but if the focus is on the future, they may not be around when the Flames are truly trying to contend for a Stanley Cup.
Calgary Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: The state of the centre position
Article content It's a quiet time in the Calgary Flames ' calendar. Article content Their season ended a little less than a month ago and it's still roughly six weeks until the NHL Draft. Article content So what better time to dive deep into where they stand in their famous retool, right? How close are they to contention? Where are their strengths and weaknesses? What are their priorities going to be in the draft, free agency and the trade market? Article content Article content Over the next five weeks, our Flames beat reporters Danny Austin and Wes Gilbertson will be going position-by-position to look at the state of the Flames' rebuild. We're kicking things off this week by looking at centre and today's big-picture look at their roster, prospects and future needs. Article content Article content The sure things Article content Assuming the earth doesn't tilt over from its axis over the summer, we know Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund are going to be playing centre for the Flames this season. Kadri will be on the first line, leading the team's offensive charge and putting up numbers, whoever is on his wings. Backlund will be in the middle of the Flames' shutdown line, likely alongside Blake Coleman, quietly captaining his team, leading the penalty kill and doing all the other quiet things his team requires of him. Article content There can't be any complaints about the work either guy put in last season. They were important leaders in the locker room and had generally good years. It is, however, worth pointing out that Backlund is 36 years old and entering the last year of his contract. Kadri is 34, and while he hasn't slowed down, time eventually catches up to everybody. They're important pieces of the retool, but if the focus is on the future, they may not be around when the Flames are truly trying to contend for a Stanley Cup. Article content Article content Something to prove Article content Article content Hopes should still be high for Morgan Frost. Acquired alongside winger Joel Farabee in the deal that sent Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko to Philadelphia, the 25-year-old could be a fixture on the Flames power-play and a middle-six pivot for years to come … but the early returns didn't exactly blow anyone away. Frost had only three goals and nine assists in 32 games with the Flames and those numbers don't exactly fill you with confidence, do they? Were those numbers the result of a tough, confidence-draining end to his time in Philly under John Tortorella? Could a good summer and a full training camp with the Flames bring out the best in him? He's a restricted free agent this summer and it's going to be interesting to see how much the Flames are willing to offer him. How much do you pay for potential? Article content Zary's potential Article content Connor Zary has established himself as a full-time NHLer over the past two seasons while playing on the wing, but there has been persistent chatter about him playing in the middle and it can't be ignored. Injuries hampered Zary's production and games played this season, but there were stretches when he was one of the Flames' most eye-catching offensive players. If the team is planning for life post-Backlund and you factor in an inevitable decline for Kadri as he enters his late 30s, it might make sense to start transitioning the 23-year-old Zary to the centre of the ice. Even if they do draft a few centres this season, it'll be a little while before they're ready to contribute at the NHL level, so Zary could be useful in the middle for the next couple of seasons, at least.
Edmonton Journal
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden
Article content Den svenska kaptensstyrkan 👏 (C) Rasmus Andersson (A) Mikael Backlund (A) Mika Zibanejad Ikväll kör vi! 🔥 — Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 9, 2025 This is pinch-me material for the 28-year-old Andersson — an opportunity to captain his national team on home ice. His close buddy Backlund will, without a doubt, be keen to offer a history lesson. In 2018, when he was rocking the 'C,' the Swedes won the title in Denmark. 'I always dreamed of winning gold for Team Sweden, but I don't think I ever could imagine being captain,' Backlund told Postmedia after that tournament. 'It's amazing, an unbelievable feeling. I was very proud of the guys that we got to raise the trophy. And to be the leader of the team, it was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it from Day 1.' Andersson will now be aiming to repeat that feat, right up to the golden finish. The workhorse defenceman has been wearing an 'A' for the Flames for the past three seasons — including two as an official sidekick to Backlund — and continued to show his leadership abilities by playing the final few weeks of the wild-card chase on a fractured ankle. He's often mentioned as a candidate to be Calgary's next captain, although his uncertain future could change that. Andersson has only one year remaining on his current contract and will be traded if the two sides can't hammer out an extension in the coming months. The Flames have seven representatives at the world championship. MacKenzie Weegar and coach Ryan Huska are part of Canada's contingent, while Andersson and Backlund are skating for Sweden, Adam Klapka and Dan Vladar are suiting up for Czechia and Sam Honzek is representing Slovakia. Prized defence prospect Zayne Parekh played two pre-tournament games with Canada but has since returned home, which was always the plan when he was invited for the exhibition portion.
Calgary Herald
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden
Article content This is a role reversal for two Calgary Flames teammates and close pals. Article content Rasmus Andersson will wear the 'C' for Team Sweden at the world hockey championship, while Mikael Backlund will have an 'A' switched on his jersey. Article content Den svenska kaptensstyrkan 👏 (C) Rasmus Andersson (A) Mikael Backlund (A) Mika Zibanejad Ikväll kör vi! 🔥 — Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 9, 2025 Article content This is pinch-me material for the 28-year-old Andersson — an opportunity to captain his national team on home ice. Article content Article content His close buddy Backlund will, without a doubt, be keen to offer a history lesson. In 2018, when he was rocking the 'C,' the Swedes won the title in Denmark. Article content 'I always dreamed of winning gold for Team Sweden, but I don't think I ever could imagine being captain,' Backlund told Postmedia after that tournament. 'It's amazing, an unbelievable feeling. I was very proud of the guys that we got to raise the trophy. And to be the leader of the team, it was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it from Day 1.' Article content Andersson will now be aiming to repeat that feat, right up to the golden finish. Article content The workhorse defenceman has been wearing an 'A' for the Flames for the past three seasons — including two as an official sidekick to Backlund — and continued to show his leadership abilities by playing the final few weeks of the wild-card chase on a fractured ankle. He's often mentioned as a candidate to be Calgary's next captain, although his uncertain future could change that. Andersson has only one year remaining on his current contract and will be traded if the two sides can't hammer out an extension in the coming months. Article content The Flames have seven representatives at the world championship. MacKenzie Weegar and coach Ryan Huska are part of Canada's contingent, while Andersson and Backlund are skating for Sweden, Adam Klapka and Dan Vladar are suiting up for Czechia and Sam Honzek is representing Slovakia. Prized defence prospect Zayne Parekh played two pre-tournament games with Canada but has since returned home, which was always the plan when he was invited for the exhibition portion.
