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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

Madison state Senator Melissa Agard is not giving-up on legal marijuana in the state. She held a virtual roundtable on the idea yesterday. Agard is one of several Democrats at the State Capitol who say legalizing marijuana will bring money into the state and keep people out of jail. But legal weed is, mostly, a non-starter at the statehouse. The Republicans who control the state legislature don’t support it.

Three-year-old Major Harris is still missing. Milwaukee Police swarmed a parking lot on the city’s north side yesterday when they found the SUV belonging to the suspect in the murder of Major’s mother. Police say the little boy was not inside the SUV. The AMBER Alert for him is still active, though he hasn’t been seen since mother was killed last Thursday. She’s from Onalaska, but was found dead in Milwaukee. Her parents say they don’t know the man who’s

Some of the Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy will be leaving soon. Commanders at the fort last week gave some of the nearly 13 thousand refugees a pre-departure briefing. That included information on traveling inside the U.S., and what the Afghans can expect when they arrive at their new homes. Meanwhile, some of the Afghans at Fort McCoy are moving to new homes and have already made that trip. Karmen Lemke of Catholic Charities of Green Bay says they’ve settled