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Just because Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the November election doesn’t mean Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson doesn’t want answers about last month’s election. Johnson yesterday told the Journal Sentinel that he has questions about “election irregularities.” Johnson will lead a hearing in Washington D.C. into those questions later today. Johnson says he wants to know what fraud occurred, and how Congress or the states can get a handle on that fraud.

There is a new Christmas Tree at the Wisconsin Capitol. State Rep. Paul Tittl and state Rep. Shae Sortwell yesterday replaced the tree they originally put in the Capitol Rotunda. Capitol Police removed that tree, saying the lawmakers did not have a permit to display the tree. Tittl and Sortwell say the new tree is their form of peaceful protest. Governor Evers closed the Capitol this year, and ordered that the state’s Capitol tree not be put on display.

The location and schedule of the two National Guard COVID-19 test sitesin Eau Claire County have been changed to reflect their winter hours. These sites are located in the City of Eau Claire and Augusta. These sites are free of cost to residents across northwestern Wisconsin and the test kits atthese sites use the less invasive nasal swab. Both of these testing sites are staffed by members of the Wisconsin National Guard. NW WI Regional National Guard Testing Site  Peace

We are seeing an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases as the week goes on. The Wisconsin Department of Health is reporting 35-hundred new COVID-19 cases over the last day.  Wisconsin now has over 440-thousand confirmed coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.  There were 54 additional deaths confirmed today bringing the death toll in Wisconsin to 4,122. Around the state, some regulations are shifting. A newly issued emergency order eases restrictions on indoor gatherings in Dane County.  The new order will also allow gyms to

The Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks are forming an Equity League.  The Wisconsin pro sports teams announced today they are joining together with Microsoft to help minority business leaders prosper.  The Equity League will focus on inequities that exist in the tech startup industry but will also be involved in education issues, health equality and criminal justice reform.

It’s good news for Milwaukee Bucks fans.  Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a five year supermax extension with the team.  The deal is worth 228-million-dollars with an opt-out after the fourth year.  The Bucks power forward tweeted today that Milwaukee is his home and his city and he is blessed to be a part of the organization. Want more info? CLICK HERE FOR OUR SPORTS STATION COVERAGE.

10 year-old Jocelyn Van Duyn was recovered by law enforcement in Hartsville, Indiana, alive and safe, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Jocelyn was found with her biological father, 33 year old Jonathan J. Van Duyn. FBI Indianapolis Division SWAT and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office took Jonathan into custody without incident this morning where he will be held in Indiana before being extradited to McHenry County, Illinois where he is wanted on an active warrant for failure

The Baseball Players Association (BPA) has announced that the BPA Dairyland Series, a series of six youth baseball tournaments, will start in 2021 in six Wisconsin communities. The BPA Dairyland Series is organized by the Baseball Players Association, a nationally recognized leader in youth baseball, in conjunction with communities, organizations, and facilities in the state of Wisconsin. The goal of the series is to become an annual showcase event for the best youth baseball talent in the Midwest. The Dairyland

A new group in Barron County hopes to address some of the bigger issues in our community. The Sheriff’s Department announced the formation of the Citizen Action and Advisory Team. The team, which will advise and help the Sheriff, the department and the community on different issues, consists of 14 members. Eight of these people were chosen by the Sheriff from 38 applications and then those 8 choose the remainder of the team. The team will now start meeting monthly

As the snow starts to fall, allow yourself to daydream about warmer temps and a day spent outside. Kayak and canoe rentals, ADA Accessible fishing piers, benches, and picnic tables, a new marsh trail, scenic overlooks, and a boardwalk in Carson Park – these are just a few of the ideas that people will see Thursday in the newly developed conceptual Master Plan for the park.  The ideas are based in-part on results from a survey of residents and park