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The Wisconsin Department of Justice is sharing more details about an deadly officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire County.  Sheriff’s deputies were responding to a three-vehicle accident May 4th in the Town of Union when one person involved in the accident ran from the scene.  Deputy Joseph Wollum pursued the suspect — later identified as Kelly Whalen.  When Wollum caught up with Whalen, the DOJ says the suspect pulled a knife on him and the officer fatally shot them.  The incident

Federal authorities arrested a Mexican citizen in Barron County who was wanted in Mexico in connection to a homicide case. Investigators say 32-year-old Alejandra Sanchez-Cuaquehua was living in the area after illegally reentering the United States following a previous removal. Authorities say she is now in ICE custody and is expected to be returned to Mexico to face murder charges.

Mayo Clinic Health System is expanding in Eau Claire.  MCHS says they will break ground next spring on a planned surgical and procedural building.  A spokesperson says the planned six-floor development will offer patients access to the latest care advancements with elevated experiences.  The building is expected to open in the fall of 2029.

A threat made against Governor Tony Evers resulted in charges against a Milwaukee man. Police say 31-year-old David Walker Junior was identified through records tied to the email account and IP address used to send the message. Investigators say the message used another person’s name and email without permission. Walker was taken into custody last week, and a judge set his cash bond at 5-thousand dollars.

A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking access to Wisconsin’s full voter registration list. The ruling blocks the release of unredacted voter information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers. Supporters say the decision protects voter privacy, while Republicans say the review was needed to help verify voter rolls. The DOJ has 60 days to appeal.

Governor Tony Evers has now issued more than two-thousand pardons since taking office. Evers announced 220 new pardons on Thursday, bringing his total to 2,027. His office says many of the pardons have gone to people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who have since rebuilt their lives.

The Wisconsin State Fair is adding a new attraction to mark its 175th year. The America 250 Wheel will debut in the Midwest during this summer’s fair in West Allis. The 230-foot portable observation wheel will give riders a view from above while featuring a theme tied to U.S. history and national parks.

Travelers flying out of La Crosse have a new option for getting to Florida.  Allegiant Air launched nonstop service yesterday between La Crosse Regional Airport and Orlando.  Flight to Orlando Sanford International Airport will happen twice weekly.

Home prices in Wisconsin are continuing to rise. A report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows the median price of homes increased six-point-three percent year over year in April, with a typical home costing 340-thousand dollars. Home sales were still up seven-point-four percent during the same time period due to a slightly lower mortgage rate. Experts say available housing needs to increase 62-percent to reach a balanced market.

A Trempealeau County day care owner has been convicted on charges of physical abuse of a child.  Ashley Hove was performing daycare work at a home in the Village of Eleva when a child was injured in April of last year.  A doctor’s report said that the child’s injuries were caused by some kind of physical violence. Hove has pleaded no contest to the abuse charges this week and will be sentenced at a later date.