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Wisconsin ranks 14th in the nation for women’s health care, according to a new study from SmileHub.

Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) announced his support for recently introduced legislation to fully legalize cannabis in the State of Wisconsin, citing broad bipartisan public support for the policy and vast economic benefit for our local communities. Senator Brad Pfaff released the following statement:  “Legalizing cannabis will create good-paying jobs, support local farmers and small businesses, and generate the revenue our rural communities need to support schools, roads, and healthcare access.” Neighboring states have already acted, and unfortunately, Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin–River Falls has released the spring 2026 schedule for the free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series featuring a wide variety of musical performances by university faculty and special guests. The series includes performances on piano, cello, woodwinds, harpsichord, violin and vocals. Concerts take place at noon on Fridays in Abbott Concert Hall in  Kleinpell Fine Arts, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls. Concerts are free and open to the public.  Concert series events for the spring include:  Coffee and cookies are served after concerts. For more information, contact series coordinator

A man facing kidnapping charges in a 2023 case involving an elderly victim is pleading no contest in La Crosse County.  Prosecutors say that Caleb Crocker was one of three people who held an 84-year-old man prisoner in his own basement and subjected him to beating while demanding money.  Crocker pleaded no contest to a kidnapping charge on Monday and will be sentenced at a later date.

Investigators are working to confirm the cause of a Monday fire in the Village of Bangor.  A farm structure on State Road 162 that housed hay and other materials went up in flames yesterday afternoon.  No injuries were reported though the structure was left in ruins.

The interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin now has the job for good.  Chadwick Elgersma has served in the role on an acting-basis since June of last year.  U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has now appointed Elgersma to the role outright. 

The City of Eau Claire is recruiting applicants to serve on its Sustainability Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to provide guidance to city council on policy and practices related to the environment, natural resources and other connected topics.  More details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Another member of the Leinenkugel family is taking over the Wisconsin-based company.  A social media post last week announced Katie Leinenkugel would be the next president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.  She takes over for her cousin Tony Bugher, and is just the second woman to hold the position in the company’s history.  The new leadership comes after Molson Coors recently moved brewing operations of Leinenkugel’s to Milwaukee, but maintains a presence in Chippewa Falls.

A groundhog in Dane County is predicting an early spring.  Sun Prairie Jimmy’s annual ceremony in Cannery Square yesterday finished with the animal not seeing his shadow.  Jimmy’s prediction was similar to one made by a rhino at Milwaukee County Zoo, who chose a poster calling for an early spring forecast.  However, Jimmy’s prediction is not in line with his counterpart in Pennsylvania.  Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow, and tradition holds that six more weeks of winter are coming.

Wisconsin health officials are confirming a case of the measles in Dane County. Health officials said the person became exposed to the illness during international travel. This marks the state’s second case of the illness this year. Symptoms of the measles include a runny nose, a fever greater than 104 degrees and a red rash with raised bumps.