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A Wisconsin city is approving a first-of-its-kind referendum targeting data center construction. According to unofficial results published by the county, voters in the city of Port Washington approved the referendum with about 66 percent support. Now future large-scale projects that receive tax benefits will be required to secure approval from local voters. Data center construction across the country has faced growing opposition from local communities over the past year due to concerns about rising electricity prices, water usage and other

Wisconsin voters on Tuesday selected Democratic-backed Chris Taylor to serve on the state Supreme Court.  Unofficial results show Taylor beat her opponent Maria Lazar by 20 percentage points.  In claiming victory, Taylor said that her win shows Wisconsin voters believe people should be at the center of government and the priority of the judiciary. Among the races settled by voters on election day in Wisconsin was the contest for Eau Claire City Council president.  Former District 3 representative Jeremy Gragert

A La Crosse man is being ordered to prison for the sex trafficking of a teenager.  The 16-year-old girl reached out to authorities in 2024 to report that she was being trafficked by Dwayne Davis, who later pleaded guilty to charges.  He has been ordered to serve 12 years behind bars.

Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa County man convicted on federal drug charges.  Holcombe resident Patrick Buswell previously pleaded guilty to charges including possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution.  He has now been sentenced to nine years in prison.

There is something therapeutic to a slow, rhythmic trail ride on horseback. You begin to feel grounded in the quiet nature of the woods and in the calming company of horses. The calm can lead to new thoughts or the banishment of worries or a “letting go” of control. This form of experiential learning can help clients build self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen communication and trust. Vance Creek Experiential Therapy (VCET), an equine therapy ranch in Clayton owned by Christine Mattila, provides clients

The number of those filing for unemployment for the first time are increasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor, which shows that for the week ending March 28th, there were more than 44-hundred first time filings in the state.  That is more than 800-more filings compared to the week before.  Nationally, the number of filings decreased compared to the week prior.

As the United States enters its sixth week in the war with Iran, gas prices are surging across Wisconsin and the United States.  According to Triple A, gas prices are currently at three-dollars and 81-cents per gallon in the state.  The national average is now at four-dollars and 14-cents per gallon.

Wisconsin voters are going to the polls today.  The state’s spring election will give folks the chance to pick a winner in the high-profile race for the state Supreme Court between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.  Other contests will be on the ballot as well including the race for City Council president in Eau Claire.  Polling hours today are from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Sexual assault and child abuse charges are being filed against an Eau Claire man in Buffalo County.  Investigators say that 38-year-old Kyle Dean Vaughn abused three young people between December of 2017 and April of 2023.  Vaughn is in custody with a court appearance scheduled for tomorrow.

A suspect accused of making threats against a St. Croix County church has now been charged.  Leaders with the Faith Community Church in Hudson contacted authorities last Wednesday morning with word that the church had received a bomb threat.  A subsequent search by police found no signs of an explosive device.  Bryant Camp later surrendered to police in connection with the incident.  Camp has now been charged with making terrorist threats and causing a bomb scare.