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A convicted felon who worked as an FBI informant in the alleged attempt to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pleading guilty to a gun charge.  Stephen Robeson of Wisconsin has pleaded guilty to a separate gun felony.  He received a plea deal from prosecutors that will keep him out of jail, despite admitting to the felony that carries a maximum sentence of ten years in prison.  Robeson purchased a sniper rifle, but his attorney argued the FBI approved of Robeson “to

The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the crash of a semi into a swamp off I-90 near New Lisbon.  Police say one person was hurt but the condition of the injured is unknown.  The crash happened around 5:00 this morning and slowed the morning commute with some lane blockage.  All lanes reopened after several hours. 

The UW School of Medicine needs volunteers to study why some people have negative reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines.  Doctors say allergic reactions are rare and seem to affect people who have a history of allergies.  Researchers need volunteers who are highly allergic.  Only people who have not been vaccinated are eligible for the trial and patients must be 12 years old or older.

It’s a friendly wager between the mayors of two cities but bragging rights are really on the line when Wisconsin takes on Iowa October 30th.  The mayors of Altoona, Wisconsin and Altoona, Iowa announced their bet today.  If Iowa beats Wisconsin Mayor Brendan Pratt will send beer from Modicum Brewing along with Badger bratwurst and cheese curds to Mayor Dean O’ Connor.  If the Badgers beat the Hawkeyes O’Connor promises to send Pratt the best steaks and local beer from his hometown of Altoona, Iowa. 

In May of 2020 the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the financial deficits of the Eau Claire County Department of Human Services. The investigation has been met with minimal cooperation and continued unfulfilled requests. The Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of a forensic auditor to work with Detectives. “The taxpayers of Eau Claire County should have confidence in the fiscal responsibility of our county government. We have asked for cooperation numerous times and have been met

You can lace up while getting into the spirit of the season on October 30th at 8:30am in Eau Claire’s Historic Carson Park. Enjoy the scenic routes beginning in Carson Park and support both history museums, Wisconsin Logging Museum and the Chippewa Valley Museum by lacing up a pair of running shoes. Participants have their choice of fitness fun: 5-kilometer run/walk, a 10- mile run, and a kids’ ¼ mile or 1 mile BOO-gie run. Prizes will be awarded for

There are not a lot of answers about the shooting in Kenosha that left three people dead and two others fighting for their lives. Police say it happened late last night near the 600 block of 40th Place. There’s no word on who was shot, or who did the shooting. Kenosha Police said on Twitter that they believe it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. Police say they are not looking for suspects in

 An Eau Claire man is the latest to plead guilty to being inside the Capitol on January 6th. Kevin Loftus agreed to a plea deal yesterday. Federal prosecutors say they linked Loftus to the Capitol riot through pictures on Facebook. There is no evidence that he did any damage or threatened anyone, he was simply inside the building. He could get as many as six months in jail as part of his plea bargain. He’s due to be sentenced in

 There are new questions in the search for Major Harris. Milwaukee Police yesterday said the little boy hasn’t been seen since October 9th, that’s a week longer than police had originally said. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman yesterday asked for the public’s help in finding him. Police found Major’s mother dead last week, and the man who they believe killed her later killed himself. Major’s father, Carlton Harris Jr., says he simply wants his son back. Investigators say they found

A jury is finding Kerida O’Reilly not guilty on all charges related to state Senator Tim Carpenter’s beatdown at the State Capitol last summer. Police say she led the crowd that beat and kicked Carpenter after he took a picture of the riot at the statehouse.  He caught her with his phone camera before he was knocked down and stomped. The jury deliberated for about three hours before reaching their verdict.