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There’s a new boss at the Wisconsin State Fair. The State Fair Park Board yesterday named Shari Black as the fair’s new CEO. Black is replacing Kathleen O’Leary who’s been with the fair for over 20 years. Black ran the Waukesha County Fair for 15 years before moving over to the State Fair in 2016. She is moving to CEO from her job as chief programs officer.

Of course the Bucks’ championship ring says Bucks in Six. Milwaukee unveiled its rings last night. In addition to a green bucks head, the ring says Bucks in Six, and lists all of the series totals during the Bucks’ run last year. Bucks in Six became the team’s rallying cry last year. Each championship ring has 360 diamonds in all, and comes to four-point-one-four carats in honor of Milwaukee’s 414 area code.

 Six homicides charges are filed against a Madison man in connection to the vehicular deaths of three teenagers.  A criminal complaint against Eric Mehring shows he failed a field sobriety test and measured three times the legal limit on a breathalyzer following the crash that killed three high school boys earlier this month.  Mehring’s first court appearance is expected this week and could come as early as today.

A bill allowing teenagers longer work hours will go to a vote in the State Senate this week.  The tourism and grocery industries support the measure as do state Republicans.  A major union in the state, the AFL-CIO opposes the measure as do Democrats.  If approved the bill would allow workers under 16 to work on school nights until 9:30 and on non-school nights until 11 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers are adding two stars to their Hall of Fame.  The team announcing today that linebacker Tim Harris and receiver Greg Jennings will be inducted next September.  Jennings finished his Green Bay career with 425 receptions, over 65-hundred receiving yards, 53 touchdowns, two Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl Championship.  Meanwhile, Harris ranks fourth in team history in sacks with 55 in just five seasons including a team record 19-and-a-half in 1989.

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is seeking assistance in locating a dog that bit a male, Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m. The bite occurred on the Water Street bridge. The dog was described as a medium sized, black pit bull type breed. The dog was on a leash being walked by ablack male described to be in his mid-20’s, approximately 5’ 10”, wearing a bright green John Deere hat, darkcolored sweatshirt, and red pants. The male

Chippewa Valley Technical College is offering an opportunity to impact the underserved community by supporting their dental health needs. Attend the CVTC Dental Clinic Charity Stroll on Saturday, Nov. 13, and make an impact. During this elegant event, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and live music while taking a strolling tour through the clinic to learn more about the impact it has on residents of the Chippewa Valley. Meet faculty and students, view patient testimonials and participate in fundraising activities. Round out

An upcoming community event aims to address some of the drug issues that our communities are struggling with. In Rice Lake you can plan to attend and be part of the next Meth Town Hall discussion, scheduled for October 28th. Details below:

The WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. is launching a pilot project to provide financial support for school-based mental health services for K-12 students throughout Wisconsin.  Together with a sister organization, WEA Trust, the Foundation will commit $200,000 this year to demonstrate an effective funding model for school-based mental health programs. CLICK TO READ MORE ABOUT WEA.

The state senator attacked during last summer’s nights of violence in Madison said he thought he was going to die. Milwaukee Democrat Tim Carpenter yesterday told jurors in Kerida O’Reilly’s trial that he was sucker-punched, then swarmed. Carpenter had a concussion and a broken nose after the attack. Police say O’Reily and another woman led the attack on Carpenter because he was taking pictures of the mob that was assaulting the Wisconsin Capitol that night. O’Reily’s lawyers say no one can place