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Two campers are in ruins after a propane tank explosion.  According to Blair police, a one-pound propane tank exploded yesterday morning starting a camper on fire off West Mill Road in Blair.  It had been hooked up to a portable heater.  A camper parked next to the first one also caught on fire.  The person inside was able to escape the fire and had non-life threatening injuries.  Blaire police said there weren’t any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident and the

The American Red Cross is sending people from northeast Wisconsin to help folks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.  The organization says an employee and four volunteers are flying out this morning to spend two weeks gathering supplies and food for those in need.  At least ten people have died, many have been injured, and nearly 180-thousand residents have been evacuated from their homes, according to L.A. County officials.  Anyone in Wisconsin who would like more information on donating, volunteering,

Governor Tony Evers is declaring an energy emergency in Wisconsin.  Yesterday, the governor signed an executive order aimed at helping the state get enough residential heating fuel.  Severe winter weather across the nation and increased demand have caused delays in the delivery of propane and heating oil.  Evers’ order temporarily loosens some of the scheduling restrictions for truck drivers who are hauling those products in order to speed up the delivery process.

Just one person has officially filed paperwork in the race for Chippewa Falls Mayor.   Bridget Givens, the City Clerk for the City of Chippewa Falls, said that Jason Hiess is the only person who has submitted adequate paperwork to appear on the ballot for the mayor’s seat.  The deadline was January 7th.  In December, Heiss announced his intention to run for Mayor of Chippewa Falls as well as his intention to run for re-election for his 7th DIstrict Alderman seat. 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting state residents to come check out America’s national bird in the wild.  DNR is hosting Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie next Saturday, January 18th.  There is a new Wisconsin River overlook in Prairie du Sac that guests can spot the eagles from.  Sauk Prairie High School will also be hosting live raptor shows as part of the gathering.  Everything is free to attend. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS.

The man accused of killing a woman and two girls in New Lisbon is now in police custody. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office says a large police presence in the city of Elroy is related to their investigation into suspect Virgil Thew. A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office says the public is not in any danger. More information about Thew’s arrest is expected later today.

There’s more information about the investigation into the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. Fifteen-year-old student Natalie Rupnow opened fire at the school in December, killing a teacher and another student before killing herself. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says detectives are analyzing 21 bullet casings that were recovered from the scene. He says it seems two guns were brought to the school, but only one was used. The department is still working to find a motive and determine the validity

The annual employment report for 2024 in Wisconsin shows some record-high numbers. The Department of Workforce Development says the state saw seven months in a row of record-high employment, along with consistent low unemployment. DWD says there were also more disabled workers and registered apprentices than ever statewide. Worker’s compensation insurance rates also dropped for the ninth year in a row, saving employers more than ten-percent compared to 2023.

A new strain of norovirus is spreading across Wisconsin. The Centers for Disease Control says ten outbreaks were reported in Wisconsin in the last month – the most of all US states. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping, so the virus is commonly mistaken for a stomach bug. The CDC recommends hand washing often, since hand sanitizer won’t kill the virus.

Applications are open for the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The Department of Natural Resources says high school students are eligible to submit their artwork through April 30. The DNR asks that entries have visuals focused on outdoor recreation or local animals and plants. The passes provide access to more than 60 state parks, forests, and other recreation areas statewide. More information is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.