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Democratic candidate Ryan Strnad is dropping out of the state gubernatorial race.  Strnad announced his decision today after switching parties and entering the race in August.  He unsuccessfully ran for the Assembly in 2000 as a Republican.  The Milwaukee Brewers beer vendor said he is supporting fellow Democrat and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.  The race for governor is open with no incumbent running for the first time since 2010.

The University of Wisconsin Athletics is extending its partnership with Under Armour for another decade.  The deal includes shoes, apparel, and accessories to all 23 Division-One teams and will invest in the university’s NIL platform.  Under Armour will also supply custom jerseys for the next Shamrock Series game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field.  Wisconsin first signed with Under Armour in 2015 following a 15-year partnership with Adidas.

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #280, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Nov. 26, 2025, in honor of Tricia Ploessl, who unexpectedly passed away in the course of her work as a nurse clinician at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) facility, on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, at the age of 45. “By all accounts, Tricia was a devoted and talented

An annual effort to keep our holiday season merry and bright has been announced by the Eau Claire Fire Department. Below is the announcement: As the fall holiday season begins, families should take time to ensure their season  is safe, happy, and memorable for the right reasons! In addition to the seasonal fire  safety tips recommended by the fire departments of the Chippewa Valley, the Eau  Claire Fire Department is once again promoting the fire prevention initiative, “Keep  the Wreath

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a weekend church fire in Polk County.  The Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake went up in flames shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday.  Damage estimates are between 500- and 750-thousand dollars.  One firefighter was taken from the scene for treatment of over-exhaustion.

Officials are sharing the name of a man who died in a weekend vehicle crash in Clark County.  According to the report, 58-year-old Neil Pfeiffer was driving on Sherwood Road East Sunday afternoon when he went off into a ditch, overturned and hit a tree.  Pfeiffer died at the scene.

La Crosse Police are investigating a Sunday night incident in which a person was thrown from the hood of a moving vehicle.  Police say the driver was intoxicated and hit the brakes — ejecting the other individual from the front of the car and leaving them with life-threatening injuries.  Twenty-one-year-old Hayden Holinbeck faces possible charges of causing injury while operating under the influence and injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.

  The president of the Greater Milwaukee Club is confirming his interest in running for governor of Wisconsin.  Joel Brennan said last week he’s considering a run for the state’s top post and plans to announce his decision after Thanksgiving, which is Thursday.  The 55-year-old served as the Department of Administration secretary for three years under Governor Tony Evers.  He would be joining an already-crowded field on the Democratic side, which includes Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Madison Senator

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office said a man was found dead after an apparent hunting accident.  Authorities said they found the man dead near a tree stand “from an apparent gunshot wound” after receiving a call Saturday night.  The caller said the man had been hunting near Stumpf Road and Wild Goose Road in the Town of Oakfield earlier in the day.  Authorities with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, Lifestar Ambulance and Oakfield Department responded to

Brewers manager Pat Murphy is coming to Green Bay for a live Q&A event with fans.  The event is titled “The Pat Murphy Tour” and will let fans hear dugout stories.  A hosted Q&A will take place with Murphy before opening up to a live Q&A with fans in attendance.  “The Pat Murphy Tour” will stop by Green Bay’s Epic Event Center on January 20th, with tickets going on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.  A limited VIP ticket package is