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The DNR wants to know who shot a bald eagle in Milwaukee County. Animal rescuers found the bird with a wounded wing in Franklin last Wednesday. The DNR says it’s clear the bird was shot, but they are not saying by what or by who. It is, of course, illegal to shoot bald eagles. Animal rescuers yesterday said the bird’s condition was closely guarded. If the bird recovers, it will likely need another surgery to be able to fly again.

The state of Wisconsin wants to know when people see mudpuppies. Mudpuppies are Wisconsin’s only fully aquatic salamander, and are quite often caught by fishermen looking for other fish. The state’s Department of Natural Resources wants fisherman who catch mudpuppies to take a picture, then release them back into the water. The DNR says the data they get from fishermen will help round-out a study being done on just where mudpuppies live in the state.

Top lawmakers in Madison agree the state’s surplus is ‘the people’s money,’ but they don’t agree on what to do with it. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Assistant Minority Leader Kalan Haywood talked about Wisconsin’s record six billion-dollar surplus on Friday. They both said it’s ‘the people’s money,’ but Haywood wants to spend it while Vos wants to give it back to taxpayers. Vos expects Republicans, who control the budget making process, to push for a multi-billion dollar tax cut.

The Restaurant To Be Named Later has finally gotten its name. The Brewers yesterday said their ballpark restaurant will now be known as the ‘J Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard at American Family Field.’ The redesigned Barrel Yard should hopefully be ready by Opening Day, and will feature on-site brewed beer. There, of course, will also be food. And fans can still book tables to look out on to the Brewers’ games. You can find out more at the Brewers’ website.

A Black River Falls man picks up a 5th OWI. Troy A. Schaller, 56 years of age, from Black River Falls has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense. On December 12, 2022, at approximately 12:05 pm, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 12 and Andrews Road near Black River Falls for a speed violation. Upon contact with the vehicle and

 Health care providers in the Madison area are joining together in asking people to stay home if they don’t have serious illnesses.  University of Wisconsin Health, SSM Health, UnityPoint Health-Meriter, Access Community Health Centers, and Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin released a joint statement today saying they’re seeing longer wait times and need people with moderate and mild sickness to stay home.  The hospitals say they want to cut down on wait times and care for people with the worst symptoms.

Officials in Barron County are letting the public know about a sex offender to be released in the area. Name: Joseph BakerAge: 51Sex: MaleHeight: 6’00”Weight: 236 lbsHair: BrownEyes: HazelRelease date: 12/16/2022 Joseph will be living at 2412 Hwy 8 CameronConviction Information: Conviction date: 2016/2019Conviction: Child Pornography2 counts Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Illinois) (Ages 7 and 8)Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:-No unsupervised contact with individuals under the age of 18-Comply with Electronic Monitoring-Lifetime GPS-Limited use of electronic devices

A firefighter is recovering after being hurt while fighting a house fire in Holeman. La Crosse fire officials say the firefighter was working the scene when he was hurt. No one was hurt in the fire itself, including the people who were inside when the fire started. La Crosse firefighters say it took several hours to get the flames completely out. Investigators are now looking for a cause.

Another staple at the Oakwood Mall is leaving. Dhimiters, which is known for its gyros, said on Facebook over the weekend that it has outgrown its spot in the mall’s food court. There is no word on just what Dhimiters’ owners are planning, but they say they are looking to make good use of their food truck. Dhimiters will close in the mall by the start of the new year.

Foxconn is getting paid once again. The state on Friday said Foxconn has qualified for eight-point-six million-dollars in tax credits and subsidies. The Evers administration says Foxconn has created just under 770 jobs and invested just over 77 million-dollars into its plant in Racine County. Governor Tony Evers rewrote the Foxconn deal in April of last year after the company failed to deliver on the 13 thousand-jobs and 10 billion-dollar factory that it once promised. Under the new deal, Foxconn