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  A 68-year-old man has been arrested for his eighth operating while intoxicated offense in Dane County.  Authorities say the man was stopped yesterday afternoon after a deputy noticed he was driving a vehicle registered to a driver with a revoked license.  The man was allegedly under the influence and in violation of a court-ordered ignition interlock device.  He also received citations for operating while revoked, failure to install the IID, and a probation violation.

The Green Bay Packers 31-to-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day contributed to viewership records for the NFL. Reports show an average of nearly 48-million people tuned in to the game, the highest early Thanksgiving game total ever. The late afternoon matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys brought in more than 57-million viewers. Across all three games, the average audience reached an all-time high of just under 45-million.

This Saturday, take “Shopping local” to a whole new level!  It’s the original holiday market at Banbury  Place, Eau Claire!  Building 13 is Eau Claire’s  original “artists collective”, and the studios are overflowing  with original art and gift ideas created with love by local artists and craftsmen.     There’s food, fun and live local music and over 30 guest vendors!  You will find painting, pottery, jewelry,  leather goods, woodworking, lotions, potions and so much more!   The shops of Banbury welcome

When 36-year-old Krista Harel walks across the stage during Chippewa Valley Technical College’s graduation ceremony on December 11, she won’t just be accepting a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). She will be celebrating courage and the belief that she is capable of more than she ever thought possible.  “I didn’t think I could do it,” Harel said. “The other women in class, and my teacher… they made me believe I could.”  Harel completed her HSED this summer while serving time in the Chippewa County Jail. She is one of 10 students who have

In Barron County, Chetek Fire and Rescue is reminding folks to stay off of the ice.  Crews were called to Pokegama Lake yesterday after someone fell through the ice and became trapped in the water.  The victim survived the incident.

There has been no word on the cause of a Tuesday fire in the Town of Union.  The fire destroyed an outdoor shed near Kane and Curvue Roads.  No one was hurt.

Onalaska Police Chief Charles Ashbeck is announcing his retirement.  In a post shared Tuesday on social media, Ashbeck says he is exiting his post with mixed emotions and that he remains humbled and honored to have been selected as chief and to have had the opportunity to serve the community of Onalaska.  Ashbeck’s last day on the job will be January 20th.

Another Democrat is throwing his hat in the ring for Wisconsin governor.  Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes announced yesterday his bid to be the Badger State’s next chief executive.  In a video announcing his candidacy, the 39-year-old said he wants to “reject the Washington way, and get things done the Wisconsin way.”  He also plans to hit the campaign trail in the coming days, with stops in Milwaukee, Madison, and other cities.  Other Democrats in the race include Milwaukee County

Wisconsin travelers without a Real ID will have to pay a 45-dollar fee to go through TSA checkpoints starting next year. The TSA announced on Monday the new fee will go into effect February 1st. An 18-dollar fee had originally been proposed last month. To pay the fee, travelers will need to visit TSA-dot-gov to verify their identity before they head to the airport. They will then receive an email confirmation to present at the TSA checkpoint.

The suspect charged in the homicide of 10-year-old Lily Peters made a court appearance today.  A motion hearing was held for 17-year-old Carson Peters-Berger in Chippewa County, who appeared via Zoom.  Law enforcement took the stand to discuss their interviews with Peters-Berger, who is charged with killing Lily Peters in 2022.  Defense attorneys argued police used leading questions and that Peters-Berger may not have known he could end the interviews.  The trial remains scheduled for November 2026. CLICK HERE FOR