Milwaukee Police don’t have any answers about yesterday’s early morning shooting near Brady Street. The shooting happened about 1:30 yesterday morning near Warren and Hamilton. Investigators say three people, two men and a woman, were seriously hurt in the shooting. A fourth person was left fighting for their life. Milwaukee Police are not guessing at what led-up to the shooting. They say they are looking for an unknown suspect.
Read MoreBrett Favre knew more about that misspent Mississippi welfare money than first thought. Newly revealed text messages show Favre, a Mississippi welfare manager, and even the state’s governor knew the money he was paid back in 2017 was supposed to go to low income families. The texts quote Favre asking about using some of the millions he was paid for speeches that he never gave to build a volleyball center at the University of Southern Mississippi where his daughter played
Read MoreNearly a dozen kittens found outside the Eau Claire County Humane Association over the weekend have started their journey to new homes. The Humane Association says the kittens are now in foster homes. There is some sad news, the Humane Association says two cats passed away from an illness. The remaining cats will be available for adoption in about a month.
Read MoreThey are already talking about seasonal workers at Kohl’s. The company yesterday said it’s looking to hire nearly one thousand people in southeast Wisconsin to help during the holiday rush. There are some national hiring events scheduled for early next month. Kohl’s has hired as many as 90 thousand holiday workers across the country in years past.
Read MoreFollowing the unexpected death of Sheriff Ron Cramer on Tuesday, September 13, 2022; Undersheriff Cory Schalinske assumes the position of Sheriff until the upcoming election or appointment by the Governor. Schalinske is seasoned law enforcement professional who spent 10 years with the Fall Creek Police Department, including service as the Chief of Police. He then began working for Eau Claire County in 2012 as Sergeant, being promoted to Lieutenant, then Captain and Undersheriff. Schalinske, along with Jail Captain Dave Riewestahl
Read MoreUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison has one of the top nursing programs in the country. That’s according to U.S. News and World Report, which says UW-Madison is tied for the 22nd-best nursing program. U.S. News also says UW-Madison is the 38th-best national university overall and the 18th-best college or veterans.
Read MoreAn eastern Wisconsin city has the best-tasting tap water in the state. A panel of judges with the American Water Works Association says the Menasha Water Utility has the best-tasting water in the state. Menasha moves on to the North America’s Best Tasting Tap Water competition in Canada next year.
Read MoreToday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and a group of colleagues introduced legislation to support survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act, or S.O.S. Campus Act, would require every college and university that receives federal funding to have an independent advocate dedicated to campus sexual assault prevention and response. “Our legislation will make sure sexual assault survivors have access to the proper medical, mental health, and legal services they need at our places of higher
Read MoreThe Chippewa Falls YMCA, in association with the Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), will be hosting a Farmers Market at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. “It is our goal to expand this YMCA Farmers Market to a full season in 2023 to allow FoodShare recipients to use their benefit cards there.” “We are excited to partner with the YMCA in offering this new Monday Farmers Market in Chippewa Falls,” said Sandy Tarter, CHIP-Chronic Disease Prevention Action Team Chair. “This will provide
Read MoreA familiar name to our community passed away suddenly. Below is the information as released by the Eau Claire Sheriff’s Department on the sudden death of Sheriff Ron Cramer. It is with great sadness that the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office announces the unexpected death ofSheriff Ron Cramer. Sheriff Cramer was elected the 47th Sheriff of Eau Claire County in 1996. He startedwith the Sheriff’s Office in 1975 and served the people of Eau Claire County proudly as a Reserve
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