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Authorities are looking for the publics help after a theft case in Ogema. Sometime between June 4 and June 15, 2022, an unknown person entered private property and drove away pulling a 1998 Aero Manufacturing Camper Trailer. The suspect appeared to attempt to take a different type of trailer first but was unable to because the tongue was on the ground and off the jack. There were fresh vehicle tracks in the area June 13, 2022, so the camper may

A western Wisconsin teenager dies in a boating accident on the Mississippi River.  The School District of West Salem sent an email to parents saying high school student Marley Tauscher died in a jet ski accident in La Crosse County Tuesday afternoon.  Three other teens were involved in the accident but survived.  An online fundraiser has been created to help Tauscher’s family and has raised over 27-thousand dollars.

The mayor of Mauston issues a disaster declaration because of damage done by recent storms.  Mayor Dennis Nielsen says the city will continue to assess the full extent of the damage from yesterday’s tornado and wind in the coming days.  He says the city will also be requesting assistance from the county and state government. When it comes to other areas hit by the sever weather, we’re still waiting for confirmation from the National Weather Service on the strength of

 A Dane County judge has fined the special investigator looking into Wisconsin’s 2020 election, and has sent a blistering report to the panel that could take away his law license. Judge Frank Remington yesterday scolded former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman for his behavior in court last week. Gableman accused Remington of being biased, and said he wouldn’t be ‘railroaded.’ Gableman also mocked the female attorney for the liberal group that is suing him over open records violations. The judge said

The Chippewa Valley was spared the worst of yesterday’s storms, but that wasn’t the story everywhere in our state. The National Weather Service says tornadoes fell near Tomah and Mauston, and strong storms ripped across the central and eastern parts of the state. Xcel Energy is not reporting any power outages. Forecasters say today clear and dry, with highs in the 70s in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. And that weather shift will see many cleaning up. It will also

There is a warning about storm repair scams. The state’s Department of Trade and Consumer Protection says storms like Wisconsin saw this week always bring-out fly-by-night repair crews who rip people off. The state says always make sure the repair company is legitimate, licensed, and insured, and never pay for work before it’s done. DATCP has both a website and a 1-800 number to call for anyone who thinks they may have been scammed.

They are still trying to figure out what to do about the pool in Chippewa Falls. City Council member Christopher Gilliam yesterday announced a new committee to study the future of the Bernard F. Willi Pool. The city’s parks and rec department says it would cost too much to repair the pool, but a group of locals are pushing to save the pool. It’s scheduled to close for good after this summer. Gilliam says it’s not going to be easy

City leaders in Eau Claire expect to see a second proposal for a new bottled water plant within the next year. Economic development manager Aaron White says the company working with Niagara pulled the plan from the city council agenda this week to work on some changes. City law requires a year-long waiting period, and requires that the new plan include significant changes. Advocates in Eau Claire fought the plan, they said they’re worried it will use too much of

Wisconsin’s coronavirus picture is improving. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday said 11 counties in the state have high coronavirus community levels. Last week that number was 15. All of the southeast Wisconsin counties are seeing high levels. DHS says communities with high levels should recommend people mask-up in public places.

Mark your calendars, Family Night at Lambeau Field is August 5th. The Packers yesterday said the annual practice/community event will be the first Friday in August this year. Family night is not only a chance for fans to watch a practice, but for charities and groups to raise some money. Lambeau will open at 5 p.m. for some pre-practice events, and will close with a fireworks show after the Packers are done on the field.