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There could be some record yields on corn farms in Wisconsin. The USDA’s office in Madison said it is expecting a yield of 184 bushels of corn per acre. That’d be about six bushels, or three percent higher than the last record yield set back in 1996. Last year’s yields were down because much of Wisconsin had a very wet spring.

There’s a need for healthcare workers in Wisconsin, and the Department of Health Services wants to help fill it. DHS is launching an ad campaign, WisHealth Careers, to highlight the opportunities that exist in the healthcare field. DHS says the coronavirus has shown the need across the state, now it’s just a matter of finding people who want to step-up and help. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE INFO.

Americans are heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday. Cameron Fairchild reports that’s despite warnings from health officials not to travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Dane County Clerk’s office says the election recount is done.  Yesterday County Clerk Scott McDonell tweeted that time is still needed to put the finishing touches on some precinct information in preparation for certification.  WMTV reports that this morning at 10:00-a.m. the Election Board meets at Monona Terrace to conclude with the details and officially certify the election results.

A school bus driver in the La Crosse area finds thousands of dollars and gives it back to where the money came from.  WKOW reported yesterday that GoRiteway company school bus driver Gene Rochester was working his route when he found the cash, $10,000, on the roadway.  As it turns out the money belonged to a convenience store so he gave it back.  Rochester says his conscience wouldn’t let him keep it.

Hello, and welcome to your weekend! Each Saturday morning we like to take a little “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just a look back to start your day ahead. So, get comfy with a mug of your favorite sippin’ drink and take a little scroll back through the pages of history and events that have happened on this day along the way. Today is Saturday,  November 28th, the 333rd day of the year.  There are 33 days until the end

Small business Saturday is this weekend.  The annual shopping fest has followed on the heels of Black Friday since its inception in 2010.  The aim is to draw shoppers out to Small, locally owned, brick and mortar businesses.  This year, patronizing those stores online where possible is also greatly encouraged. To all our great local businesses and the people who work hard to keep them running, we appreciate you and continue to support you this year, and beyond. Thank you.

The Dane County election vote recount is expected to conclude this Sunday. In a tweet Friday, county clerk Scott McDonnell said the count was around 65-percent complete.  The election vote count in Dane County is projected to be officially certified on December 1st.   The Board of Elections certified the count in Milwaukee County on Friday. As the work continues, President Trump is defending his push for a recount in Wisconsin despite a disappointing outcome in one county recount.  Trump said on Twitter

Here we have our Christmas Village in Irving Park to enjoy. And if you have family or friends in the capitol area or are planning a road trip to look at lights, there are now options sure to bring cheer. Holiday lights are on display in the Madison area.  The Henry Vilas Zoo lights feature animal shapes placed throughout the property.  The zoo lights debuted last night and can be seen from 5:30-p.m. to 8:30-p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says there are 13-hundred positive COVID cases reported statewide today.  That brings the total number of reported cases since the pandemic began to nearly 376-thousand.  There are 17 additional deaths confirmed today bringing the death toll to 32-hundred-and-57. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE FROM WI DHS  Nationally, more than 13 million Americans have been infected by the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.  Johns Hopkins researchers reported the nation crossed that barrier today.  The U.S. has seen