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“This grant funding will invest directly in farmers, business owners, and cooperatives, helping lower energy costs and increase sustainability. With initiatives like these, together, we can continue our path forward to build a more resilient and prosperous future for people living and operating businesses in rural Wisconsin.” U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing nearly $93 million through the Rural Energy for America (REAP) and the Powering Affordable Clean Energy

The International Crane Foundation has announced that the Cranes of Wisconsin license plates are now available to order from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The license plate, designed by Wisconsin artist Jay Jocham, features the two species of cranes native to North America and Wisconsin: the Sandhill Crane and the Endangered Whooping Crane. “We are very pleased that Whooping and Sandhill Cranes will now grace roadways all around the state and country,” said Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO of

The Hudson teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a fifth grader is headed for trial. A St. Croix County judge yesterday said there’s enough evidence to go to trial against Madison Bergmann. She’s looking at ten felony charges for what prosecutors say was an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her elementary school students.  She was fired and arrested back in May after the principal at River Crest Elementary called the police about Bergmann and the boy. Investigators

There are finally charges in the death of a UW-La Crosse student from back in 1985. Prosecutors in Vernon County yesterday filed charges against Michael Popp for Terry Dolowy’s murder 39-years-ago. He was arrested back in September after a DNA match on evidence from her death. Popp is being held on a million-dollars bond, and faces life in prison if convicted.

Eau Claire’s election managers say they have a need for poll workers next month. Interim Deputy City Clerk Nicholas Koerner says they don’t quite yet have the 500 poll workers that they are hoping for. Koerner says that’s because they ‘ve had some retirements, and some people just haven’t come back. There’s still time to sign-up and you can CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

There’s a new warning about a deer disease in western Wisconsin. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday said they’ve confirmed cases of EHD in deer in Chippewa and Jackson counties. EHD is deadly for deer, but it cannot be passed on to humans. The dead deer in Chippewa and Jackson counties were both found near ponds on private lands. The DNR says hunters need to be on the look-out for sick or dead deer. Before these cases, Wisconsin hadn’t

Wisconsin’s new standardized test scores show huge jumps in reading and math, but critics say that’s only because the state changed the test scores. The state’s Department of Public Instruction yesterday reported 12 point gains in both reading and math proficiency. But Quinton Klabon with the Institute for Reforming Government says that’s because DPIU changed how the Forward Exam and ACT are graded. He says Wisconsin school kids didn’t get that much better in just one year. Wisconsin’s state superintendent

You’re going to need a new channel to watch the Brewers and the Twins next year. The teams yesterday said they are ending their relationship with Bally Sports. Instead, Major League Baseball will now produce, distribute, and broadcast Brewers and Twins  games. The change will mean a new TV channel, and perhaps new broadcast teams. As of now, there’s no talk about an additional charge to get the games on their new channel. Brewers’ VP of business operations Rick Schlessinger

Cities across the U.S. will have ten years to replace lead pipes. President Joe Biden announced the deadline during a speech in Milwaukee this afternoon. He says the rule will help make sure all Americans have safe and clean drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency says Milwaukee has the fifth-highest number of lead pipes in the country. Also from the White House, the First Lady will be in Wisconsin for a campaign stop this weekend. The Kamala Harris campaign announced

The Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched to 1109 E. Kalsched St. for reports of a fire. When they arrived, they saw a trailer home fully involved with fire. There was heavy smoke and fire showing from the southside first floor bedroom window. All occupants were outside of the home prior to the fire department’s arrival. The Home owner experienced minor heat exposure and smoke inhalation. The fire caused heavy damage and was confined to the south bedroom of