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Regarding the recent death investigation, which was reported on April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:49 P.M. in the Township of Little Black in Taylor County, the male victim has been identified as 21-year-old Austin D. Olson of Medford, Wisconsin. The adult male who was taken into custody on 04/29/26 has been identified as 19-year-old Brent M. Porter of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Brent was brought before the Taylor County Circuit Court for a bond hearing on the charge of Endangering Safety by

A $31.7 million renovation of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Recreation Complex will transform the facility and provide more than 39,000 square feet of new and remodeled space for student health, fitness and wellbeing. Campus leaders, alumni, legislators and students were among those who took part in the official groundbreaking for the project at the campus Sports & Fitness Center on Thursday, April 30. Chancellor Katherine Frank said the project came about because of a combination of student initiative and donor generosity. Students voted to support

 Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #290 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 3, 2026, as a mark of respect for the state’s firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Gov. Evers also proclaimed May 2-3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. “Our firefighters run toward danger, putting their health, safety, and life

May is National Treatment Court Month, and Eau Claire County is proud to recognize thecontinued impact of treatment courts in supporting recovery, strengthening families, and enhancingcommunity safety. In 2025, Eau Claire County’s treatment courts diverted 2,283 jail days, providing individuals with theopportunity to engage in treatment and structured support rather than incarceration. A total of 51individuals were served, with a graduation rate of 53%, exceeding the national benchmark of 50%.Treatment courts offer a proven alternative to traditional justice system responses

As we turn the calendar page into a new month, we also turn the page into a new idea that goes way beyond the Dewey Decimal System and has these dads shelved in the category of “AWESOME.”  A group of Atlanta fathers known as the “Library Dads” is helping kids fall in love with reading by turning regular library visits into community bonding events. It all began with one dad reading to his infant daughter and now it has grown into

In La Crosse County, the trial of an Onalaska woman charged in the death of her young son is expected to resume today.  Josie Dikeman is charged with intentional homicide in the 2023 death of six-year-old Alex Pedrin.  Proceedings were called off for the day yesterday with word that Dikeman was suffering some sort of medical issues.

Colfax resident Jeff Foster is announcing his candidacy for the State Senate.  Foster is running in District 23, a district that includes Barron, Clark, Price, Rusk, and Taylor Counties plus portions of Chippewa, Dunn County and Marathon Counties.  Foster describes himself as a former social worker, dairy farmer and business leader.

A Dane County judge has ruled that Wisconsin’s Department of Justice must release the names of all law enforcement officers in the state. The decision rejects an effort by state officials to keep the list private. The case focused on whether public access could help identify officers who move between agencies after misconduct. State officials argued releasing the information could pose safety risks, including concerns for undercover officers. But attorneys for news organizations behind the lawsuit said those concerns were

Another Wisconsin state senator is stepping down. Republican André Jacque says he will not seek another term, ending his time in the Senate after serving since 2018. He previously spent four terms in the State Assembly. His decision brings the number of Republican Senate retirements this year to six.

The search is underway for the next chancellor at UW–Madison. University officials have appointed a 23-member committee to lead the process. The group will review candidates and narrow the field before finalists are sent to the Board of Regents. Leaders say they’re looking for someone to build on the university’s strengths in research, teaching and public service. The final selection will require approval from the full Board of Regents.