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Some of the cats found abandoned in Dunn County are now ready for adoption. The Dunn County Humane Society yesterday launched a new Dr. Suess-themed adoption event to help get the cats new homes. There are 25 cats with Suess-themed names that are available for adoption. The Humane Society says the adoption fee has been knocked-down to 35 dollars. The adoption push will last all month.

The Catholic Church in Milwaukee is not going to be a part of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s investigation into years-old sexual abuse claims. The Milwaukee Archdiocese yesterday said it will not turn over church documents or cooperate with investigators. The church’s lawyer says Kaul’s investigation ‘appears to be a product of anti-Catholic bigotry.’ Kaul announced his investigation into Catholic churches across the state in April. Catholic leaders said at the time that Kaul is only investigating them, and not other churches.

Eau Claire County’s health department is turning its focus to vaping. Specifically, the health department is launching a new anti-vaping program. The county, along with the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, have released four new videos that speak to young people about the dangers of vaping. A recent survey says almost 18-percent of local high school kids have tried a vape product in the past month. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

The discussion about teaching race and racism in the classroom is now headed for the Wisconsin Capitol. A pair of Republican lawmakers, state Rep. Chuck Wichgers and state Senator Andre Jaqcue, yesterday introduced three plans to ban the teaching of critical race theory. Jaqcue says critical race theory undermines the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by focusing on the color of someone’s skin, and not the content of their character. The plans would ban critical race theory from public schools in

While two conservative lawmakers are lining-up against a new expungement expansion in Madison, a coalition of conservative groups is lining-up in support. Groups like Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the Badger Institute, and Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform yesterday all said the proposal to allow more people to clear their criminal records will give more people a second chance. The idea is to allow people over the age of 25 to ask for an expungement for non-violent crimes. State

On June 2, 2021, The Chetek Police Department received multiple facebook videos of a male subject making disturbing videos referencing young children. The Chetek Police Department also received several phone calls and messages regarding the same male subject in the vicinity of Roselawn Elementary School.  With the assistance of the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Tyler Bronstad, 22 of Chetek was taken into custody and transported to the Barron County Jail.  Thursday, June 3, 2021, Mr. Bronstad was charged with disorderly

 Nearly half of Wisconsin’s eligible residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  The data released by the Department of Health Services today shows over 48-percent of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while over 42-percent have completed the vaccine series.  Health officials say the COVID case activity remains high in 39 counties. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

Senator Ron Johnson still isn’t sure if he is going to seek a third term.  Johnson was questioned during a Milwaukee Press Club event today.  At one time Johnson said he would only serve two terms, but now says it’s important to keep the seat in Republican control so he has not made a decision about running next year.  Johnson says former President Trump has been encouraging him to run.

An attorney for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee says State Attorney General Josh Kaul doesn’t have the authority to investigate sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the state.  Kaul recently announced an investigation into past abuse claims, but the Archdiocese says the investigation may have an anti-religious motivation.  Attorney Frank LoCoco says the investigation is looking too far back in time and seems to be a product of anti-Catholic bigotry.  Kaul says the investigations will move forward as they pursue accountability

Getting creative when it comes to stress busting can mean different things for different people. This year, students found even more reason to “PAWS” for some downtime. For years now, McIntyre Library has found fun and unique ways to support students in busy times like Welcome Week and final exams. After a year of COVID-19, the need for holistic support was higher than ever, and it was some dogs to the rescue. CLICK HERE TO READ THE Full story.