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Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalizations continue to fall.  The state’s Hospital Association yesterday said just 511 people are in the hospital with the virus in the state.  That includes just 95 people in the ICU.  Wisconsin’s hospitalization numbers have plummeted from their peak of over 22-hundred people hospitalized in early January.

Woodman’s is the latest to drop Russian vodka from its shelves.  The store yesterday said it is “discontinuing” the sale of vodka from Russia.  It comes as bars and stores across Wisconsin drop their Russian products to protest the war in Ukraine.  Woodman’s is not saying just how many bottles of vodka it has pulled from the shelves, or just which brands will no longer be available.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman wants the state to look into decertifying 2020 election results.  Gableman presented the findings of his election investigation to Wisconsin lawmakers this morning.  Gableman claims it’s possible to decertify an election under Wisconsin law, but many state lawmakers and attorneys say it’ll never happen.  He says the point of the investigation is to spur future legislative changes.  He says any changes to the election must be made by the elected representatives of the people.

The World Championship Cheese Contest is underway in Madison.  The contest kicked off this morning at Monona Terrace Convention Center with nearly three-thousand entries in 141 classes.  The world champion will be announced Thursday afternoon.

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). However, experts say many of these deaths could be prevented with regular screenings and if caught early. Some types of screenings can also help find and remove precancerous growths called polyps before they develop into cancer. ACS recommends people at an average risk of getting colon cancer receive a colonoscopy beginning at age 45, not 50

 Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, ticket holders can drive to Menomonie High School (1715 Fifth Avenue) to pick up their special lunch (and bowls) to enjoy at home while providing Stepping Stones with support to  help our neighbors in need. Online tickets are now on sale for lunch to go — a hearty bowl of delicious soup accompanied by a freshly made dinner roll and dessert – along with a special thank you gift in each

Pablo Center at the Confluence announces starting March 12, 2022 the lifting of Covid-19 visitor protocols and the return of regular, in-person gallery and box office hours. The former policy enacted on August 25, 2021 required all patrons, artists, and staff to show proof of negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours or proof of vaccination upon entry. The decision to ease the visitor requirements comes amid national and local easing in Covid-19 restrictions, including new community, metric-based masking guidance by

Madison is named one of the happiest cities in America.  WalletHub says Madison is the sixth-happiest U.S. city.  WalletHub says Madison ranks in the top 20 in three categories, community and environment, income and employment, and emotional and physical well-being.  WalletHub says the happiest city in America is Fremont, California. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE HAPPY DETAILS.

 Madison police are warning of a phone scam involving a person claiming to be law enforcement.  Police say the scammer recently called someone, claimed to be a federal agent, and told the victim to buy them thousands of dollars worth of gift cards.  Police say the victim sent the scammer several gift cards over text message.  Police say a similar scam has also been reported with a person claiming to be a Madison police officer.

A crash results in injuries in Jackson County. It was at 2:38 AM on Tuesday March 01, 2022 when a crash occurred on I-94 WB at Interstate 97 Westbound at Mile 97 in JACKSON County near HIXTON. Assisting agencies included Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, Osseo Police Department, Hixton Fire/Rescue, Black River Falls Fire/Rescue, Gold Cross Ambulance, and Mayo Helicopter . A commercial motor vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 94 near mile marker 97, lost control and