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An western Wisconsin woman with seven OWI convictions is heading to prison. A judge yesterday sentenced Shana Corbine from Webster to three years in prison. State troopers say she was drunk when they pulled her over last July. She was driving the wrong way down I-94 with her lights off.

The first phase of the new Veterans Memorial Trail in Altoona could be ready to go by the end of fall. Crews say they are ready to start construction on what will eventually be a two-million-dollar trail and park. The trail is being built in Altoona after neighbors in Eau Claire complained about its placement there.

The plan from UW Eau Claire leaders to combat racism on campus will involve a lot of training and talking. The school’s Rapid Action Task Force yesterday suggested nine different ideas to make sure there are no more racist incidents at the university. Most involve more training or more chances for students to report incidents, but the task force is also suggesting a restorative justice program. Though there are not a lot of specifics as to just what that program

The latest plan to help farmers and dairymen at the Wisconsin Capitol includes two tax cuts. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos yesterday said one tax plan would allow farmers, and some other small businessmen in the state, to deduct the cost of health insurance from their taxes. The other idea is a straight-up property tax cut for farmers. Vos said he hopes to have both plans to the floor of the Assembly for a vote before the end of the month.

Wisconsin’s two U.S. senators voted exactly how you’d expect on impeachment involving the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin yesterday voted to remove President Trump from office, while Republican Senator Ron Johnson voted to acquit the president. The vote in the U.S. Senate was almost exclusively down party line. Only Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney voted to impeach President Trump on one count.

Southeast Wisconsin is about to be a gummy bear hub. HARIBO, the world’s largest gummy bear maker, yesterday announced plans to open a facility in Pleasant Prairie. The new plant will sit on almost 140 acres, and managers say there will be ‘hundreds’ of new jobs. It is HARIBO’s first ever North American plant. The hope is to break ground later this year.

It was pen to paper today at our Capitol. Governor Tony Evers signs 16 bills at the state capitol including one dealing with dyslexia and related conditions.  The bill requires an advisory committee be formed to develop a guidebook with the screening process, intervention and instructional strategies for those students dealing with dyslexia.  The guidebook is expected to include a description of the screening process and tools to identify dyslexia and a description of resources and services related to dyslexia.

The Henry Vilas Zoo has two new additions.  Zoo officials say two female African penguin chicks were born three days apart last month.  The penguins will grow off-exhibit during which time they will learn to swim and get big enough to make their public debut in the spring.  The public will be asked to help name one of the penguin chicks later this month.

The Community Table announces new Executive Director, TJ Atkins. “I am honored and delighted to lead The Community Table into a new chapter of the organization. I believe in the mission of TCT and know how vital it is to the Eau Claire community. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of our growing community and look forward to the new opportunities and partnerships to come.” TJ Atkins, Executive Director of The Community Table. TJ is originally from Miami, Florida, but

In Ohio, a man is wondering what to do after receiving a massive amount of duplicate letters in the mail.  Phil Hulett explains. OPEN THE ENVELOPE HERE FOR THE DETAILS