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A new report says most of the coronavirus aid money for schools that has been spent has gone to teachers and district administrators. The Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report into the two billion-dollars sent to schools in Wisconsin since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. The group says most of the money that has been spent has gone to pay for teachers and school district administrators. Another big chunk went to technology and PPE needs. Most of the two billion-dollars, however, has not

The price tag to update and expand the Wisconsin Center is going-up. Managers say inflation means the 420 million-dollar renovation will cost more than 420 million-dollars. The Center’s Marty Brooks says costs could jump by as much as 15 percent. Brooks says they are looking for federal grants that could help lessen the impact. If not, he says the Wisconsin Center will likely have to borrow more money to cover the extra costs.

On Saturday, May 21, 2022 shortly after 11PM a Barge, operate by the Canal Barge Company was traveling southbound on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. As the Barge was approaching Lock and Dam 4, the Tow Boat lost control, the Tow Boat continued downstream and impacted a portion of Lock and Dam 4. All members of the Tow Boat were able to evacuate the boat to safety with no members injured. No cargo or fuel was reported to have

Wisconsin Republicans aren’t officially endorsing any candidate for governor but Rebecca Kleefisch is in the lead.  At the state’s Republican party convention in Middleton yesterday delegates failed to bring enough votes to the table to fully endorse any of the candidates.  Rebecca Kleefisch got the most support with nearly 55-percent of the delegates’ votes.  Despite the  lack of an official endorsement, in a statement Kleefisch thanked Wisconsin Republican activists for supporting her efforts to put together “the infrastructure necessary to beat Tony Evers

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Schaefer will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. Taylor Schaefer’s fondest memories stem from her family’s beef and crop farm, where raising livestock and serving as a youth leader in the Racine County 4-H program ignited her passion for agriculture.

On May 20,2022 at 11:11 p.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone report of a bear attack at a residence located just west of the city of Medford on Castle Rd in the Township of Medford, Taylor County. Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputies along with EMS were dispatched. Upon arrival deputies found the homeowner’s-a husband and wife-who were the victim of the attack  were both injured, their children had been asleep in their bedrooms at the time of the

Eau Claire Fire Department crews responded to Butchers Block BBQ restaurant for a reported structure fire overnight. Engine 9 was the first fire unit on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from the venting system and near the kitchen area of the building. As additional crews arrived, forcible entry was performed and fire was found in the kitchen with smoke throughout the building. Crews worked quickly to extinguish and contain the fire, preventing the fire from extending to the remainder

Hello. We are glad you’re here-thanks for stopping by! We know that sometimes the week can feel long and stressful which is why we like to take a break on Saturday morning with a “scroll down memory lane.” This is just a simple way to look back at some events that have happened on this day in history before we head out to make history today. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drinks and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, May 21st,

There is political action in our state today. On one side, Wisconsin Republican Party’s state convention is underway this weekend in Middleton.  The Democrats are expected to do the same with their state convention scheduled on June 26 and 27 in La Crosse.  The partisan primary election in Wisconsin is August 9th. There was a political visitor to our state as well. Senator Elizabeth Warren makes a whistlestop visit to Madison.  The Massachusetts Democrat made use of the word Friday during a visit

A new affordable housing complex for veterans is coming available in Madison.  A ceremony was held yesterday to celebration the completion of construction of the Valor On Washington six story residential high rise on East Washington Avenue. Veterans non profit advocacy services provider Great Lakes Dryhootch has offices in the new building with 59-residences where veterans and their families live.  A Grand Opening celebration happens June 15th.