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State legislators are proposing a bill to curb concert ticket scalping.  State Representative Jill Billings is co-authoring the so-called “SWIFTIE Bill,” which would limit purchases to eight tickets a person.  It would also prevent the use of bots, multiple emails, or IP addresses.  The bill’s name references issues with ticket prices during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.  Lawmakers hope to hold a hearing on the bill in the state assembly sometime this month.

The search continues for a teenager from Rusk County. On November 28th, 2025, Rusk County deputies took a report of a missing person from Townline Rd/County Rd B, Glen Flora, a residence in the township of True, County of Rusk. Alexandria KuntzAGE 14GENDER: FemaleHT/Weight: 5 ft 3 inches, 170 lbs.EYES: HazelHAIR: Brown above shoulder lengthLAST SEEN WEARING: Pinkish/reddish Coach purse, grey pants, grey shirt, black coat, cream-colored Converse Alexandria was last seen in her residence by family members between 10

The new year is here with celebrations across America, from the ball drop in Times Square to fireworks and street parties in cities nationwide. On the West Coast, it was a rainy but festive New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles. But as 2026 began, tragedy struck overseas, where at least ten people were killed in an explosion during a New Year’s Eve party at a popular Alpine ski resort in Switzerland. The cause of the explosion is still unclear. Here

A man charged following a deadly crash on I-90 is accepting a plea deal.  Authorities say Isaac Morales Jr was drunk behind the wheel when he crashed into a man working a road surfacing machine near the Village of Oakdale in November of 2024.  The worker died at the scene and Morales faced charged including first-degree reckless homicide.  Morales pleaded no contest this week to homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle and injury by intoxicated use of vehicle.  He will

Land west of Madison is being bought for conservation.  The land, known as Wintergreen, was recently purchased by the Driftless Area Land Conservancy and is located in Spring Green.  It’s 245 acres and cost nearly three-million dollars.  Officials noted the land along the Lower Wisconsin River comes with a large lineup of wildlife and undeveloped riverfront.  The conservancy told WKOW they want to understand the land first before moving on to projects. 

A pre-Civil War era business in Beaver Dam is coming to an end.  McKinstry Home Furnishings is currently holding a liquidation sale until everything is sold, and then it will close.  McKinstry has been on Front Street for 167 years when it was opened by Canadian immigrant John McKinstry.  It also served as a funeral home for several decades before the McKinstry’s decided to focus on home furnishings in the 1950s.  The store’s current president, Rick Fiegel, has been running

On December 30, 2025 at 2:16 pm, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence  located at 11364W State Highway 27/70 in the Town of Radisson for a report of a deceased female.   Upon arrival, deputies discovered Lynette D. Coaty, age 61, of Radisson in the residence deceased  from apparent stab wounds.  During the initial investigation into the incident deputies were able to identify an individual as a  possible suspect in the homicide.   At approximately 4:00 pm, the suspect’s vehicle

Wisconsin has secured a 203-million-dollar federal grant to boost health care in rural communities. The funding will support workforce development, technology upgrades, and coordinated care partnerships statewide. DHS will partner with local and Tribal governments, rural providers, and public and private organizations for implementation. The department is also recruiting staff to manage the project and oversee grants for sustainable rural health care systems.

The world rings says goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 tonight.  Eau Claire Police are encouraging people heading out to celebrate to New Year’s Eve to travel safely.  The department is asking people to plan ahead and to have a designated driver if they plan to drink.  Those without a DD tonight are encouraged to consider use of a rideshare service. CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS. Fittingly, if you are planning to raise a glass of bubbly,

A Chippewa Falls man involved in a deadly accident on Lake Wissota is asking to have the charges filed against him dismissed.  Two jet skis collided on the lake on the night of May 23rd resulting in the death of 24-year-old Elle Jo Kramschuster.  Kramschuster had been a passenger on Bruce Sanborn’s jet ski.  Sanborn is one of two men who has been charged with second degree reckless homicide.  Sanborn’s attorney says the complaint against their client leaves out the