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Deer through Windshield Claims Man’s Life
An 18-year-old died, and another person was hospitalized on November 18 after a deer crashed through the windshield of a vehicle in Brown County, Wis. Read more here.
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Midwest Auto Glass Shop Opens New Location
A Wisconsin auto glass shop has cut the ribbon on a second facility as it enters a new segment of the industry. Nextech Glass, which opened its first location in Milwaukee in 2010, has opened a second operation in nearby … Continue reading
Man Claims His Wife was Killed by Pipe Coming Through Car Windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident when a pipe smashed into the windshield of their car in 2016. A Wisconsin jury didn’t believe him, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Click here … Continue reading
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Wisconsin Car Break-ins: 50+ Vehicles Damaged, Suspects Sought
Brown Deer police are looking for suspects after more than 50 cars were broken into during the overnight hours from Sunday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 25. Click here to read more.
Root, Inc. Announces Entry into Wisconsin
Earlier this week Root Inc., the parent company of Root Insurance Co., announced that Root is now available to the 4.3 million drivers in Wisconsin, making it the company’s 31st state. Founded in Columbus, Ohio, Root Insurance says it is … Continue reading
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Windshield Centers Opens New Location in Madison, WI
Windshield Centers opened a new location in Madison, Wis. The Madison service center represents the third Wisconsin Windshield Centers location and is a part of the company’s overall growth strategy, which includes additional expansion in the state over the next … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Gates Collision Centers’ 18 Locations
The Boyd Group announced its latest acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 18 collision repair centers that also include two intake centers, located in the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois markets. The centers, located in the Wisconsin cities of Madison … Continue reading
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires its First Collision Repair Center in Kenosha, Wis.
The Boyd Group Inc. announced its first collision repair center in Kenosha, Wis. It was previously operated as Jay-Bee Collision Repair Center. Kenosha is located in southwestern Wisconsin. “We are pleased to establish a presence in Wisconsin with the acquisition … Continue reading
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