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Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker is calling it quits.  Rochester’s Robin Vos announced yesterday he’s going to retire at the end of the year following two decades of serving the 63rd District.  The Republican spent the last 13 years as speaker, which he described as the “greatest professional honor of his life.”  Vos noted he had a mild heart attack in November, and doctors told him he needs to reduce the stress in his life.  He added his job is very

An Eau Claire man who recently pleaded guilty to charges in a car theft case is now facing new charges.  Ethan Beebe was one of four people charged in 2024 in connection with a series of car thefts.  He pleaded guilty to charges earlier this month and is now free on bond while awaiting sentencing.  Since entering that guilty plea, Beebe has been charged in an incident in which he is accused of punching a child on Valentine’s Day.

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that two people who fell through ice on the Mississippi River on Thursday are okay.  Two men — ages 62 and 64 — were on an ATV when it went through the ice and into the water near the Stoddard Boat Landing.  The men managed to get themselves out of the water by the time first responders arrived on scene. 

Charges are being filed against a La Crosse County man accused of possessing child pornography.  Reports say that child sex abuse material was found on the cell phone of 40-year-old William Clark III last month.  If found guilty, Clark could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

A bill strengthening Wisconsin’s ignition interlock law is heading to the governor’s desk.  The State Assembly gave unanimous approval to the measure that aims to prevent repeat drunk driving offenses.  It could legally allow offenders to drive soon, but only if an interlock device is installed to ensure sober driving.  Advocates say the bill would allow faster installation of the devices for repeat and first-time high blood alcohol content offenders.  The State Senate already passed a companion version of the

The City of Menomonie is announcing a winner in their snowplow naming contest.  Folks were encouraged to cast votes on Facebook — to select a name for a veteran city snow plow.  The 35-year-old plow’s name — as chosen by the people — is Blizzard Wizard. 

First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending February 14th, there were 39-hundred first time filings in the state. That number is about 900 less filings than the week prior. Nationally, there was a decrease in the number of initial filings for the week.

Wisconsin native Jordan Stolz has a third Olympic medal after winning silver in his latest race from Milan.  Team USA added to its total medal count after Stolz finished second in the men’s speed skating 1500 meter competition.  The 21-year-old has already won gold in the men’s 500 meter and 1000 meter races.  He has one more chance to add some hardware when he participates in the men’s mass start on Saturday. 

A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing an ambulance with a patient inside it in Wisconsin Rapids. Police say the incident began on 22nd Avenue South when Benjamin Feltz allegedly stole the ambulance while medics were attending to a patient in a nearby home. Following an 18-mile pursuit, Feltz was taken into custody after a tire-deflation device was used and the ambulance was stopped in Pittsville. The patient in the back of the ambulance was not injured in the

U.S. Marshals have arrested a fugitive from La Crosse.  Antwan King Sr. was scheduled to appear in court to answer drug-related offenses stemming from a July 2024 traffic stop but failed to show up.  A warrant was issued for his arrest.  He was taken into custody on Tuesday.