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State Senator Chris Larson is running for the U.S. Senate.  The Democrat from Milwaukee announced his candidacy today.  He says he sets himself apart from the rest of the Democratic field by supporting Medicare for All, the New Green Deal and other bold progressive policies.  There are now five Democrats in the 2022 race for Senator Ron Johnson’s seat.  Johnson has not committed to seeking a third term.

We now have an update of a crash involving a State Trooper earlier this week. The driver of the striking vehicle in this crash has died. Charles Mills Jr, 66, of Bumpass, Virginia was traveling on I-94 when his vehicle struck the rear of a Wisconsin State Patrol squad car. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. We also know that 65-year-old Janice O’Brien, of Bumpass, Virginia was a passenger in the same vehicle and was transported to

A Wisconsin Zoo is looking for someone who climbed into a bobcat exhibit, and then posted pictures on social media.    Sue Danielson reports.

There are several traffic projects going on in Altoona beginning today. Affected roads can be found on the City of Altoona website. They’re asking people in residential areas to mind any posted ‘no parking’ signs before work begins.

The closest major city to Eau Claire is being recognized as one of the best places to have a summer job. Minneapolis is among a list of states that a new Wallet Hub Survey says are the best places for people to seek summer employment. Minneapolis comes in 15th on the top 20 list. Scottsdale, Arizona, is number-one.

Investigators say it’s too soon to know what caused the fire at the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids. The fire broke out last night and burned for hours. Fire crews from Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids, Biron, Vesper, and Nekoosa all turned-out to help. There are no reports of any injuries. The mill has been closed since last summer.

Forecasters are baffled by a 12-pound chunk of ice that a homeowner says crashed through their roof yesterday morning. The ice punched a hole through the roof of a house in Elk Mound. It is square in shape and huge. Forecasters are not sure where it came from. It’s too large to be hail, and there weren’t any storms in the area at the time. No one was hurt, and the homeowners are repairing the damage.

Who knew there were such big fish in the water at Phoenix Park? Ten-year-old Christian Severud hauled a five-foot sturgeon out of the river Monday night. He battled the big fish for 45 minutes, and eventually his dad had to help him bring it to shore. Christian’s mom says he’s been trying for years to catch a fish that big.

There is almost no way Wisconsin’s latest proposed gun law will actually become law. Republicans at the statehouse yesterday said they support a plan to essentially declare the state a Second Amendment Sanctuary. The plan would stop the enforcement of certain federal gun laws and would publicly push-back against any federal gun registry or gun seizures. Democrats at the Capitol say the proposal is likely unconstitutional. Even if it gets enough votes, there’s no way Governor Evers will sign it into

Folks in Wausau will be on their own for the Fourth of July this year. Organizers yesterday canceled the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Marathon Park. They say there is simply not enough time to plan the celebration, the rides, and the fireworks. They hope to return to Marathon Park next summer. They’re not alone in the shift. Add this to the problems caused by not enough people going back to work. Milwaukee County yesterday said it is canceling