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A multi-state human trafficking sting rescues 59 victims and lands dozens in jail.  There were 102 arrests, including five Wisconsin men, made through Operation United Front, which involved investigations across 12 states.  Officials say the operation was carried out last week. 

The Madison School District is requiring everyone to wear masks at all times on elementary and middle school grounds.  The district announced today the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant has prompted the decision for students, staff and visitors to wear face coverings on school campuses whether indoors or outdoors.  The measure will remain in place for the first quarter of the school year and then will be re-evaluated.

It appears the Packers season opener against the New Orleans Saints will be played in Jacksonville, Florida.  The game time will remain the same on Sunday, September 12th with kickoff just before 3:30 p.m.  The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the road that weekend at Houston.  Two other stadiums could not be used, including Atlanta where the Falcons are playing a home game and the Dallas Cowboys stadium which will host a concert that Sunday night.

The City of Green Bay is toasting sobriety.  September has been declared Sober Green Bay Month to raise awareness about the abuse of alcohol and drugs in the community.  Officials want to erase the label of being a drunk city and help people achieve long-term recovery.  They say preventing and overcoming mental disorders and substance use is essential to achieving a healthy lifestyle in Brown County.

It’s kind of a BIG deal and it’s coming our way. The 2021 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival celebrates giant pumpkins and their growers and it will soon will usher in the fall season to the Chippewa Valley with 1000lb+ giant pumpkins lining River Prairie Park. This year the weigh-off prize purse is set at over $13,000! Confirmed events include a giant pumpkin weigh-off, dessert contest, rubber ducky race, kids pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin run. For more information CLICK

A Mega Millions Megaplier ticket worth $3 million was sold in New Berlin at the Quick Pick BP Food/Nalia Inc., 14001 W. National Ave. for the Tuesday, August 31 drawing. The winning ticket is the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize of 2021 so far and the fourth $1 million (or more) winning ticket sold or claimed in August, 2021. The winning numbers for the $3 million Mega Millions ticket are 8, 14, 31, 58, 68. The ticket did not have the Mega Ball number but did triple the

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a deer farm in Langlade County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). A positive sample from a 1-year-old doe was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. All 57 deer at the 6-acre farm were already under quarantine after receiving animals from a CWD affected farm. The herd will remain under quarantine while an epidemiological investigation is conducted by DATCP and U.S. Department

The Fall Season is almost upon us! Whether you are pumpkin spice everything or simply enjoy the change in season + amber leaves, Fall fun is waiting for you in Chippewa County, Wisconsin and you can CLICK HERE for a reminder about all our local options for autumn activites.

Eau Claire Transit will begin use of a temporary Transfer Center on Thursday, September 2, 2021. This temporary Transfer Center will be located at the Schlegelmilch lot at the corner of South Farwell Street and Gray Street, just south and east of its current location. Transit riders will notice a new layout to the temporary Transfer Center; each route will have a designated boarding area, making finding your bus easy. Eau Claire Transit riders and others who have questions about

We have been seeing the destruction from various weather disasters areound the nation and this month that hits home. ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take time during September to ensure they have the tools needed to respond to potential disasters and emergencies in their community. Gov. Tony Evers has declared September Preparedness Month in the state of Wisconsin. “Every year, our state faces its share of floods, tornadoes and other emergencies,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “It’s critically important for Wisconsinites to make