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Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator says he didn’t want to see Congress get involved in the back-and-forth between railroad companies and their unions. Senator Ron Johnson yesterday said he doesn’t like to see the government meddle in private businesses, but he also said Congress could not sit back and allow a national railroad strike to cripple the country. Johnson voted for the legislation to keep railroad workers on the job. He said he would have preferred if Democrats hadn’t played politics

Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of something just about all Americans do dozens if not hundreds of times a day.  On December 3rd, 1992, British software programmer Neil Papworth sent the world’s first text message from a computer to his colleague Richard Jarvis.  It read, “Merry Christmas.”  Papworth was working as a developer and test engineer to create a Short Message Service, or SMS.  One year later, Finnish cellphone maker Nokia introduced an SMS feature with a distinctive beep to

 Ten people are charged in connection with a methamphetamine ring in Fond du Lac.  The Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office says the suspects have delivered over 100 pounds of meth worth over one-million dollars this year.  This morning the D-A’s office announced three of the suspects are still out of custody.  They’re all facing a number of drug charges.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with four area automotive dealers in the county to launch a new program Back to Basics-Arrive Alive program. “Back to Basics—Arrive Alive” is a way to share safe driving information with everyone—whether you drive for work, school, or as a commuter.

There will be a shake up around the council table in Eau Claire.   City Council President Terry Weld announced today that he will not seek re-election as City Council President when his term expires in the spring of 2023.  In addition to serving on the City Council, Weld is a real estate agent and a former business owner, who has served on Plan Commission for six years, as an At-Large Council Member for two years, and City Council President

December is known as the season of hustle and bustle as many people celebrate various holidays andprepare for a new year. Prevea Behavioral Care Therapist, Jeni Gronemus says the holidays can lead to many feelings – excitement, hope, loneliness, stress, etc. “For some it’s a time to host parties and enjoy winter activities, while others may be mourning the loss of a loved one or are unable to gather with family this year.” Gronemus has six self-care tips to make

Madison Police say the suspect in Monday’s shooting on Capitol Square should be considered armed and dangerous.  The city’s police chief yesterday identified the suspect as 40-year-old Lamar Jefferson.  He has a lengthy criminal history in both Milwaukee and Madison, court records show he was cited by Madison Police earlier this week.  No one is saying what led-up to the shooting.  The victim was rushed to the hospital and is recovering.

Wisconsin’s election managers are waiting to see if a lawmaker is replaced before giving her information on the state’s voter database.  The state’s Elections Commission yesterday voted to postpone any consideration of state Represntative Janel Brandtjen’s request until after the new legislature starts.  There’s a thought that Brandtjen will no longer be in charge of the Assembly’s Committee on Campaigns and Elections next year.  WEC commissioners have called her request for a copy of the state’s voter list, and any

A difficult day in Eau Claire, for the announcement that the September death of Sheriff Ron Cramer was due to suicide. Eau Claire Police Chief Matt Rokus spoke at a Wednesday press conference Rokus said first responders, police officers and firefighters have a very difficult job. Mental health services have been made available to sheriff’s department staff in the wake of Cramer’s death.

The judge who oversaw the Waukesha Christmas Parade trial says she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court as a judicial conservative. Judge Jennifer Dorow officially entered the race yesterday. She will face fellow conservative, and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly in the February primary. Dorow shot to fame during the Christmas Parade trial, but says she’s been working for years on the bench to improve the court system in the state. The spring election is expected to be expensive and hotly