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The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bipartisan women’s health bills on its last day in session. Gail’s Law requires insurance companies to cover secondary breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue, passed unanimously.  The Assembly also passed a postpartum Medicaid expansion bill 95 to one, extending coverage from two months to up to a year after birth. Gail’s Law was inspired by Gail Zeamer, a Neenah woman who advocated for the legislation before her death from breast cancer in

With the wild ride in our temperatures this week, we land back in more seasonable Winter temps and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we have a story that will warm your heart. A winter storm hit St. George, South Carolina last month leaving one homeless man, and his dog Mowgli, with nowhere to turn.  That’s when the town came together to give him food, shelter, a haircut, and a helping hand.  The good Samaritans and the homeless man Chris Brannon talk

Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker is calling it quits.  Rochester’s Robin Vos announced yesterday he’s going to retire at the end of the year following two decades of serving the 63rd District.  The Republican spent the last 13 years as speaker, which he described as the “greatest professional honor of his life.”  Vos noted he had a mild heart attack in November, and doctors told him he needs to reduce the stress in his life.  He added his job is very

An Eau Claire man who recently pleaded guilty to charges in a car theft case is now facing new charges.  Ethan Beebe was one of four people charged in 2024 in connection with a series of car thefts.  He pleaded guilty to charges earlier this month and is now free on bond while awaiting sentencing.  Since entering that guilty plea, Beebe has been charged in an incident in which he is accused of punching a child on Valentine’s Day.

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that two people who fell through ice on the Mississippi River on Thursday are okay.  Two men — ages 62 and 64 — were on an ATV when it went through the ice and into the water near the Stoddard Boat Landing.  The men managed to get themselves out of the water by the time first responders arrived on scene. 

Charges are being filed against a La Crosse County man accused of possessing child pornography.  Reports say that child sex abuse material was found on the cell phone of 40-year-old William Clark III last month.  If found guilty, Clark could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

A bill strengthening Wisconsin’s ignition interlock law is heading to the governor’s desk.  The State Assembly gave unanimous approval to the measure that aims to prevent repeat drunk driving offenses.  It could legally allow offenders to drive soon, but only if an interlock device is installed to ensure sober driving.  Advocates say the bill would allow faster installation of the devices for repeat and first-time high blood alcohol content offenders.  The State Senate already passed a companion version of the

The City of Menomonie is announcing a winner in their snowplow naming contest.  Folks were encouraged to cast votes on Facebook — to select a name for a veteran city snow plow.  The 35-year-old plow’s name — as chosen by the people — is Blizzard Wizard. 

First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending February 14th, there were 39-hundred first time filings in the state. That number is about 900 less filings than the week prior. Nationally, there was a decrease in the number of initial filings for the week.

Wisconsin native Jordan Stolz has a third Olympic medal after winning silver in his latest race from Milan.  Team USA added to its total medal count after Stolz finished second in the men’s speed skating 1500 meter competition.  The 21-year-old has already won gold in the men’s 500 meter and 1000 meter races.  He has one more chance to add some hardware when he participates in the men’s mass start on Saturday.