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Crews were dispatched Sunday morning to the scene of a house fire in Tomah.  The fire was reported shortly before 4 a.m. with officials saying it likely started with a portable battery jump starter that was on the front porch of the Kilbourn Avenue residence.  No one was hurt.

The month of May was the driest ever for southeast Wisconsin.  The area received point-36 inches of rain for May, beating the record of point-41 inches that had stood since May 1885.  That followed the wettest April ever recorded for southeast Wisconsin.  Rain is in the forecast for Thursday night this week.

Wisconsin State Patrol is sharing the results of last week’s aerial patrols over Eau Claire County.  The department flew drones over construction work areas on I-94.  With the aid of ground support, 21 traffic stops were made for speeding with those drivers being caught going anywhere from 15- to 24-miles-per-hour over the speed limit.

The American Red Cross is among the organizations recognizing CPR and AED Awareness Week beginning today.  The annual occasion is meant to draw attention to the importance of learning about and using the life-saving technique and medical devices.  The Red Cross reports over 350-thousand cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals every year in the U.S. and only about 40 percent of those patients receive CPR before emergency medical teams arrive.  The nonprofit is encouraging everyone to take CPR and AED

A new state law requiring UTV users to wear seat belts takes effect today. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says officials took these steps to reduce fatalities for operators and riders of the vehicles. Any driver or passenger on a UTV not buckled in can face a fine of nearly 300 dollars. Other rules taking effect today also require operators and riders to use eye protection if the vehicle does not have a windshield and they prohibit towing of

Hello. Welcome to the last weekend of May. Wowsa. Time does seem to be doing what it does best-fly by! As we get ready to tip into a new month and feel the vibes of a Wisconsin Summer truly set in, here is what your forecast will be for the weekend. Hint: Time to ditch the hoodies. There’s a good chance that your calendar is filling up as the temps go up. That’s why we like to start every Saturday

The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 4:45 p.m., on May 28, 2026, reporting a two-vehicle crash in the 2200 Block of 90th Ave. in Baldwin Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a car vs motorcycle crash. A 2009 Pontiac Vibe was traveling eastbound on 90th Ave, and making a left-hand turn (northbound) onto 220th St. The Pontiac Vibe turned into the path of a 2017 Harley-Davidson that was traveling westbound on 90th Ave.

The Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra (CVSO) looks forward to opening its 52nd Season, “A Season of Discovery”, this fall. Five major concerts are planned, all taking place in the RCU Theatre at Pablo Center at the Confluence. The focus during the upcoming season will be our search for our new conductor and music director, and we will be hosting three candidates for audition concerts throughout the season. Season tickets are on sale now. All tickets go on sale June 5. For

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal challenging the state’s congressional map.  Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission in 2025, arguing the districts operate as an anticompetitive gerrymander.  A three-judge circuit court panel dismissed the case in April before the group appealed to the state’s highest court.  Justices agreed to hear the appeal but denied a request to expedite it.  The group is seeking to return the case to a lower court.

Wisconsin’s most wanted fugitive has been arrested in Oregon. Officials say 35-year-old Richard Raun was taken into custody Friday in Eugene following a tip to U.S. Marshals. Raun was wanted on child sexual assault allegations and probation violations. Authorities had been searching for Raun after he disappeared while on probation. Racine police and federal marshals described Raun as a repeat offender and featured him on Wisconsin’s Most Wanted during the search.