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The Washington County Board of Supervisors is looking into a proposal to rename an area highway in honor of Charlie Kirk.  A section of County Trunk Highway K could bear the name of the murdered conservative activist under the pitch.  The change would apply to the stretch of road that runs from County Highway R to State Highway 144.  The board is expected to review the proposal during next month’s meeting.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging state residents to beautify their properties with native plants. DNR officials say native plant sales will be popping up now through June as folks get back out into their gardens. Using native plants supports the area’s natural ecosystem, providing habitats for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, according to experts. Wisconsin DNR has listings of native plant sales and nurseries posted on its webpage, CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate of Appreciation on March 17. ESGR is a Department of Defense program that fosters strong relationships between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees. Presenting UW-Stout and LIT with the ESGR Certificate of Appreciation were United States Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Nelson, System Engineer III with UW-Stout’s Infrastructure Services, as well as Wisconsin ESGR

Trempealeau County was the scene of a destructive Tuesday morning fire.  A home on County Road Z in Eleva was left in ruins by the blaze.  Residents of the home were able to safely evacuate and the cause of fire has yet to be determined.

A public utility company is awarding fourteen Wisconsin communities grant funding to support their goal of planting one million trees throughout the Badger State and Iowa.  Alliant Energy’s “One Million Trees” has a goal of having those trees planted by 2030.  Among the grant recipient just announced are the City of Boscobel in Grant County and the City of Baraboo in Sauk County. 

More than two-hundred vendors will be on hand this weekend for the region’s largest sports and recreation show.  The Wisconsin Sport Show happens Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center.  Wisportshow.com has ticket information and more details-CLICK HERE TO REEL THEM IN.

The name of late Packers president and CEO Bob Harlan is being added outside Lambeau Field.  Yesterday, team leaders announced that Harlan’s name will be inscribed on the stadium’s northeast façade this coming season.  Harlan served as Packers president from 1989 until his retirement in 2008.  An unveiling ceremony for his name will be planned during a home game this fall.

A sign honoring Harry Houdini is being installed in Appleton this year.  A historic marker dedicated to the one-time resident has been approved for the south side of Houdini Plaza.  The legendary magician and illusionist grew up in Appleton after being born in Hungary.  The 100-year anniversary of Houdini’s death will be commemorated this Halloween.

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a City Council president candidate forum.  Scott Rogers will face off against Jeremy Gragert for the seat in the spring election on April 7th.  The discussion will focus on policy issues that impact the business community and the broader region.  The forum takes place on Mach 25th at 12 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Technical College. 

Dunn County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dan Westlund and Sergeant Jason Stalker have been selected to receive the Michael Vendola Death Investigator of the Year Award through the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators (WAHI) and will be presented the award at the organizations April Conference. The Michael Vendola Death Investigator of the Year Award is awarded to the member that goes above and beyond normal duty in a death investigation or contributes greatly beyond the normal scope to the area of