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The hyenas, tigers, and bears at are getting some new digs. Managers at Irvine Park Zoo giving each a face lift. There are a lot of changes in the works, but one of the biggest is to give all three animals more shade. The total cost is expected to be around 80 thousand-dollars, though just where that money will come from is currently up in the air. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE PARK

Milwaukee’s Deer District could both get larger and less crowded at the same time. Bucks President Peter Feigin yesterday said the team is reevaluating plans to add more buildings near Fiserv Forum. He said the success of the Deer District’s open spaces, and the realities of the coronavirus, have him rethinking what fans want. That could mean more open and green spaces. Feigin says no decisions have been made, and he’s not saying what the timeline to make those decisions

Alcohol sales are way up in Wisconsin and a new report suggests it has a lot to do with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Wisconsin Policy Forum released data today showing that revenue from state taxes on alcohol increased 17-percent during the fiscal year that ended June 30th.  The stress over job losses and reduced social activities are just a couple of factors the report suggests contributed to the rise in drinking in the state.

Officials with the Oneida Casino say backorders on equipment will delay the beginning of sports betting at the facility.  The federal government recently issued its approval of the agreement between the Oneida nation and the state of Wisconsin to allow wagering on sports events.  No date has been set but the tribal nation is looking towards November.  Officials had hoped to have wagering in place in time for the NFL season opener tomorrow night.

The Monona Fire Department is getting some much-needed funding to buy self-contained breathing equipment for every firefighter.  The department today says it is receiving 200-thousand-dollars from FEMA as well as ten-thousand-dollars from the city to  purchase 30 new breathing devices.  The department has applied for these grants for several years but has been rejected until receiving this grant this week.

Royal Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking for its new Altoona office on Wednesday. The new location will be a full-service Royal office with approximately 4,200 square feet of space and an easily accessible drive-up, ATM and parking lot. It will feature the latest technology and a lobby designed to enhance privacy and create a comfortable environment for Members to ask questions and seek advice on their personal financial matters. The office is planned to open in spring 2022. After completion,

Soldiers that left Wisconsin in mid-August to support California and Washington with firefighting operations continue to battle wildfires, and their mission will continue through mid-September. One helicopter and six personnel from several units assigned to West Bend’s Army Aviation Support Facility #2 are supporting Washington with medevac support, while two aircraft and 17 personnel from Madison’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation are assisting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFire) with general aviation support and firefighting operations. “The mission

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:53 pm, the Barron County Sheriff Department received a call of a motor vehicle crash involving an Amish buggy on 8 th Avenue (CTH D) near 21st Street, Prairie Lake Township, Barron County. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with Chetek Fire Department, Chetek Ambulance, Mayo Helicopter, and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the scene. Upon arrival, it was determined a 21 year old female, who was by herself, was riding in

Experts are telling hunters to get ammunition for hunting season now. Marc-On Shooting says ammunition is in short supply and distributors are not selling many lines of hunting ammunition. They say the price of ammo is also rising.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is offering a full-time virtual program. Their new program called Madison Promise is designed for students who learn better outside of a classroom setting. The program will only be available to students in grades six through 12.