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State and local leaders are hoping to resolve a loophole affecting tobacco sales in Wisconsin.  Federal law doesn’t allow people under 21 to purchase tobacco and nicotine products, but state law says anyone over 18 can buy the products.  In Milwaukee, Alderman Peter Burgelis has tried to change the local ordinance, but learned that nothing can change unless the law is changed at the state level.  More than half of the city’s common councilmembers have signed a letter advocating for

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has honored Xcel Energy with its Regents Business Partnership Award.  The award highlights businesses that show exceptional dedication to working with the university to benefit students and the region.  Xcel’s partnership with the university includes work in workforce development and major infrastructure projects.    

State Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a federal lawsuit with 24 other states and D.C. over the suspension of SNAP benefits. The suit says the federal government has funds to continue the food assistance program during the shutdown. It says suspending the program would be the first in its history and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Around 40-million Americans, including about 700-thousand in Wisconsin, rely on SNAP benefits.

On October 28th, 2025 at 10:38 A.M the Barron County Sheriff’s along with the Rice Lake Police Department and Washburn County Sheriff’s Department arrested Devon Bernstein for two sexual assaults that he allegedly committed over the last 48 hours. When confronted by law enforcement Bernstein attempted to evade arrest and a deputy used an Electronic Control Device (Taser) to apprehend him. Bernstein was taken to the Barron County Jail and is awaiting charges.  No other information will be released at

Eau Claire city officials are reminding motorists that alternate side parking will take effect this Saturday, November 1st.  The rules are in effect from November 1st until May 1st, even if there is no snow.  More information is available on the city’s website WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Eau Claire officials are considering a hike in its 24-dollar local wheel tax to 50 dollars to help raise money for road projects.  It’s a move other municipalities across the state have made.  Revenues generated by wheel taxes can only be used for transportation projects in Wisconsin.  Currently, local wheel tax revenues total one-million dollars which Eau Claire officials say doesn’t go far enough to cover all the projects that need to be funded.  The proposal will be on the

UPDATE: On 10/28/2025 Investigator Chris Kowalczyk and Trevor Plehal followed up with this case.  Landen J Sarauer DOB 06/04/2008 Landen Sarauer was arrested and charged with attempted burglary, criminal damage, and a bond violation as Landen is on bond Chippewa County Case Number 2025CM000251 State of Wisconsin vs. LANDEN J SARAUER . Landen admitted he was going to take vapes. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding an attempted burglary/theft at the Cenex Express Mart, 19756 County Highway

On Monday at its regular board meeting, the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. CVTC district residents will see a slight reduction in the tax rate of less than 64 cents per $1,000 of valuation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, down from 65 cents in 2024-2025. This reduced rate is attributed to the increase in new construction and property values. Caleb Cornelius, CVTC vice president of administration and chief strategy officer,

Surrounded by their peers and educators from around the state, three University of Wisconsin-Stout marketing and business education alumni and students were recognized at the BEcoME IT Conference, presented by the Wisconsin Educators of Business and Information Technology and Wisconsin Marketing Education Association: “It’s truly inspiring to see our students recognized for their dedication, talent and potential. This kind of acknowledgment not only reflects their hard work but also speaks volumes about the bright futures ahead of them,” said Assistant Professor Mike Mills, program director

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into an officer involved death in Fort Atkinson.  Officers with the Fort Atkinson Police Department responded to the 600 block of Washington Street for a report of shots fired on Sunday at 5 p.m. leading law enforcement to surround the residence.  During the encounter, an officer shot a person, who was flown to a hospital in Madison, where they were later pronounced dead.  Law enforcement said a rifle was