WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, 8:10 P.M. NIAGARA, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. Highway 8 in Marinette County is reopened to motorists. Officials have cleared the disabled train, and motorists can use the highway again in both directions. Disabled train causes full closure of U.S. Highway 8 in Marinette County WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, 6:48 P.M. NIAGARA, Wis. (WFRV) - A disabled train has led to a full closure of U.S. Highway 8 near its intersection with U.S. Highway 141, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The closure began around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, and WisDOT estimates it will take at least two hours to clear the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until the highway reopens. Sheriff: 172 tips given on manhunt for Virgil Thew, suspect in Wisconsin triple homicide The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office is on-site managing the situation. This is a developing story. Local 5 News will provide updates as more information becomes available.