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Tempers continue to flare in Kenosha where police shot a Black man while responding to a domestic call.  Jacob Blake is hospitalized in serious condition after being shot multiple times in the back while leaning into his SUV last evening.  The shooting set off a night of protests and rioting.  The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave which is protocol. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster says after the shooting, Kenosha residents responded to it. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a

There is a new commander for the 32nd Red Arrow Infantry Brigade Combat Team.  The Wisconsin National Guard today says Colonel Jeff Alston has assumed command of the state’s largest formation with nearly three thousand soldiers. He is a native of Monroe, Wisconsin who has held a variety of command positions throughout the Wisconsin National Guard.  Alston served in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, Tuesday, August 25, 2020, as a mark of respect for Pfc. Evan A. Bath of the United States Marine Corps.

 Gov. Tony Evers today, at the request of local officials, authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha County to help protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of individuals to peacefully protest. “I know folks across our state will be making their voices heard in Kenosha and in communities across Wisconsin. Every person should be able to express their anger and frustration by exercising their First Amendment rights and report

A colorful billboard bearing the message “There’s Always Hope” is visible on Hwy 25/North Broadway and Elm Avenue (next to Jimmy John’s) in Menomonie until August 30, 2020. The billboard is sponsored by the Dunn County Partnership for Youth (DCPFY) and marks the launch of Project Hope, a collaborative program between many local agencies aiming at reducing methamphetamine and opioid addiction and their related crimes in Dunn County. Project Hope is an evidence-based program used to reduce methamphetamine/opioid addictions and

Pablo Center at the Confluence and many other Wisconsin venues call on Governor Evers to allocate dedicated money from the remaining funds provided from the CARES Act to support independent live entertainment venues in the state.  Most venues have lost nearly 100% of their revenue since the pandemic forced them to close their doors in March.  With their business depending on national artist tours (most postponed until 2021) and large-scale public gatherings, Wisconsin’s live entertainment industry won’t survive the pandemic without

Demonstrators are mad following the shooting of a Black man by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  It happened yesterday afternoon as video shows Jacob Blake being shot after opening a car door.  The shooting led dozens of protesters to go to the Kenosha County Public Safety Building last night.  Police clashed with protesters and multiple vehicles went up in flames, including a city dump truck.  Windows were also broken and tear gas was used by police.  That came despite an emergency curfew

According to the Princeton Review, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the best colleges in the Midwest. Each year the Review releases a list of the top colleges and public universities in the country. Six other Wisconsin colleges made the 2021 list including UW-Madison.  CLICK TO SEE MORE OF THE LIST HERE

Lumber prices are up between 80-and-150-percent since April. The National Association of Home Builders say the price is increasing due mostly to the pandemic, as mills are closed or short staffed and many people have more free time to do projects themselves. The association says the prices are at a record high and they’re working to address the issues that contribute to that. 

Governor Tony Evers is responding after an officer involved shooting in Kenosha yesterday sparked a night of protests in the city. The shooting can be seen on video showing an officer shooting Jacob Blake several times in the back. Governor Evers posted the statement to Facebook acknowledging that Blake isn’t the first Black man or person to be killed at the hands of law enforcement in Wisconsin, or in the country. Blake’s father said on Facebook his son is alive and