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The Summer weather is dialed in and you have every reason to cool off with a sweet treat! Today is National Ice Cream Day.  President Ronald Reagan decreed July 17th as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of Americans.  Expect to find discounts and freebies at popular dessert chains. Much of the U.S. will see roasting hot temperatures today, so make it a double scoop.

There were no injuries reported after a fire in Rice Lake. At approximately 8:05 am on July 16, 2022, the Rice Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire in a silo at the American Excelsior plant at 831 Pioneer Avenue in the City of Rice Lake.  Upon arrival of the first fire department unit at approximately 8:09 am, moderate smoke was visible from the base of the silo. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack utilizing one 1 3/4″

The number of counties with a high level of COVID-19 is skyrocketing.  The Department of Health Services now lists 14 counties that are experiencing high levels of the virus.  Last week it reported just one county with high levels.  The CDC basis levels on the number of cases and hospitalization rates.  Southern counties now in the high level include Rock County, Milwaukee County, La Crosse County and Waukesha County.  There are ten counties in the high range in the north,

Republican Tim Michels is pouring millions of his own money into his run for governor.  Since April he has donated nearly eight million dollars of his own money to his campaign.  He spent almost seven-point-seven million dollars since entering the race, mostly on television and digital advertising.  His campaign finance report shows he has stuck to his promise of only accepting donations of up to 500-dollars from individuals.  So far, around 600-thousand dollars has been raised from individual donations.  Michels

Hello. We are happy you’re here! The weeks can sometimes feel stressful, busy, and long. We get it. That’s why we like to slow things down on Saturday mornings with a “scroll down memory lane.” We just take a peek back at events that have happened on this day in the pages of history before we step out into the blank page ahead. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, July 16th, the 197th day

It appears the 2024 Republican National Convention is heading to Wisconsin.  A GOP site selection panel chose Milwaukee as the host city for the convention on Friday.  The full Republican National Committee meets next month, and must approve the choice.  Nashville was the other finalist, with its bid stalling after a framework agreement was pulled before a vote.

Federal dollars are coming to Dane County to cover the cost of transportation upgrades.  Yesterday Governor Tony Evers said the monies are from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  The Governor welcomes the federal contribution saying it is a “once in a generation opportunity” to make needed upgrades to Wisconsin roadways and bridges.

Eau Claire, WI, July 15th, 2022 – The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is asking foryour help to find a dog that bit a 10-year-old girl on Wednesday, July 13 th, 2022, at approximately 6:55 p.m. The bite happened at the Sundet Park (4703 Robin Road) playground area in Eau Claire.The dog was with a male & female at the time of the incident. The health and rabies status of this dog needs to be determined. If anyone has information

 Today, U.S. Senator Baldwin joined a press conference at TDS Telecom in Wisconsin to highlight the upcoming launch of the new 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The 988 Lifeline is made possible by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, bipartisan legislation that passed Congress and became law in 2020. “We need to do everything we can to help those in mental health crises and prevent suicide, and that means improving the tools and resources they have

Earlier this month many of us stood to honor this place we are proud to call home and the Independence Day celebrations stretched across the country. But, of course those freedoms are not free and this week’s Friday Feel Good reminds us that some gave all for the life we enjoy. A Vietnam vet from Wisconsin named Gayle Seefluth recently passed away at age 76, and he didn’t have any family.  But that didn’t mean he didn’t have any support. Dozens of