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One of Madison’s Democratic state senators wants to give cities across the state the power to condemn homes in order to replace them with bike paths. Senator Melissa Agard yesterday introduced legislation that would empower cities to condemn properties in order to become more bike and pedestrian friendly. Agard says bike paths will help establish Wisconsin as a destination spot for young people and families. She’s framing her legislation as more local control, which allows cities to do what’s best for them.

It’s back to work for Riggs. Kenosha County’s sheriff’s office yesterday said Riggs reported back for duty last week, it’s the first time he worked since he was wounded in a shootout with a suspect back in October. Riggs was shot in the head. He’s made a full recovery. Kenosha’s County Board awarded Riggs a recognition at last night’s meeting.

They’re hiring once again at Lambeau Field. The Packers are hosting a job fair today, from 4 p.m. til 6 p.m. to fill game day and seasonal jobs. Interviews will be at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village on the east side of Lambeau Field. You need to be just 16-years-old to get some jobs. The Packers are looking to fill jobs in everything from security to customer service to concessions.

Add witness intimidation to the long list of charges against accused Waukesha, Wisconsin parade rammer Darrell Brooks Jr.  Prosecutors in Milwaukee yesterday filed the new charges against the suspect in Waukesha’s Christmas Parade massacre. The charges stem from Brooks’ time in jail in Milwaukee just weeks before he’s accused of running through the parade crowd. Prosecutors say he repeatedly called the woman who they say he beat-up and ran over with his SUV in early November. In some recorded calls, you can

Movie theaters, summer camps and minor league sports teams are just some of the organizations receiving grant money from the state.  Governor Tony Evers announced more than 14-million-dollars in grants awarded today.  The funding is part of the state’s effort to support the recovery of Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries from the coronavirus pandemic.

Packers running back Aaron Jones is nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.  The Packers made the announcement today as each team nominates one player for the prestigious honor.  Nominees receive a 40-thousand-dollar donation for any charity and the ultimate winner receives 250-thousand-dollars for the charity of their choice.  Jones says the nomination means everything to him.

Dane County residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on the county’s ongoing mask mandate.  The mandate is not set to expire for a month but this will be the first time residents will have the chance to share their thoughts.  Officials last night invited the community to the Town of Berry’s Town Hall next Monday to weigh-in on the issue.

The oldest living Tuskegee Airman turns 102-years-old today.  Brigadier General Charles McGee served in World War Two as part of a legendary unit of African American pilots who served during segregation.  McGee served at a time when Black Americans faced discrimination, but the airmen put their lives on the line for the country.  They flew more than 15-thousand missions and destroyed more than 100 Nazi aircraft.

Lane expansion for the Beltline Highway is being delayed until the summer.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has plans to open up the inside median shoulders of the Beltline to be used as flex lanes during heavy traffic times.  However, due to a shortage of software chips needed for the signs that will be used, the project is being put on hold.  The D-O-T says the signs will be installed and tested in the spring and the lanes should be open in

Prosecutors in Chippewa County are clearing a deputy in an October officer-involved shooting. The D.A. in Chippewa Falls yesterday said Sergeant Martin Folczyk shot and killed a suspect in self defense. Investigators say Folczyk shot and killed Lance Stelzer after Stelzer attacked him with hornet spray. Stelzer’s family and friends said he talked about committing suicide by cop not long before the shooting. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT