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The University of Wisconsin’s policy for sexual harassment and sexual assault is in limbo. Governor Tony Evers yesterday rejected a new policy from the university, saying it is too vague. The governor also joined a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to block news rules for harassment on college campuses. Those rules would provide more protections for students, mostly men, who are accused of harassment or assault. Evers wants to keep more broadly defined rules from the Obama Administration.

If you believe you may have been a victim of burglary recently, you are urged to contact the Police. It was on June 12th the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a burglary to an occupied residence on CTH BB in the Township of Menomonie. The homeowner was able to provide the Sheriff’s Office with a photoof the suspect, who was encountered inside the residence, as well as adescription of his vehicle, a blue 2007 Kia Optima. A

Wisconsin’s tax season was extended to July 15 this year due to COVID-19, and so far, 2.7 million tax filers have submitted returns out of an expected 3 million.  The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) expects filing activity will be brisk the last few weeks of the season and encourages people to file now.  There are advantages to filing sooner rather than later.  You are more likely to get your refund faster, if you have one coming.  If you owe

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Wisconsin is nearing 23-thousand.  The Department of Health Services says 174 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours.  Two deaths are reported today, bringing the total in the state to 694.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says today’s Supreme Court ruling is a historic triumph for millions of LGBT Americans.  The nation’s high court ruled today that workplace or employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal.  In a six-to-three decision the justices ruled LGBT people are protected by the 1964 Civil Rights Act from job discrimination which also gives them the right to sue for workplace bias.

A Shawano County man pays nearly 500-dollars in fines for illegally killing a protected wild animal.  Ronald Erdmann was cited for killing a mother black bear in the town of Richmond earlier this month.  Her cubs were captured and relocated to a licensed rehabilitation facility.

It’s a big day for the LGBTQ community with an historic win at the Supreme Court.  The high court said federal law prohibits workplace discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender persons.  In other words, workers cannot be fired over sexual orientation and gender identity.  The ruling was 6-3.  Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch ruled with the high court’s four liberals in the majority.  Gorsuch was President Trump’s first Supreme Court’s appointee in 2017.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is notifying the public of a sex offender being released into the community. 54 year old Romain Quinn will be released on June 23rd and and living at a residence in Rice Lake. More information about his crimes are listed below. QUINN Romaine A Quinn will be residing at 2285 20 1/8 St Rice Lake WI 54868.   Conviction date: 03/16/2015 Conviction: Third Degree Sexual Assault 940.225(3) 2 counts (13 Year Old Victim) Conditions of Supervision,

The nation and world continues to protest police brutality, marches for peace, and demonstrates with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd. Today, the wife of an Atlanta shooting victim, Rayshard Brooks, wants those involved in her husband’s death to serve time behind bars. Locally, our local police department speaks out about their commitment to our community. THE FULL STATEMENT APPEARS BELOW: Dear Eau Claire Community Members: The tragic death of George

This year’s fourth of July fireworks will be set off from Plank Hill in Eau Claire. The City Council said Plank Hill was chosen for its elevation, so people all over the city could see the show, but some residents say it’s a dangerous spot for area homes and businesses. A Change-dot-org petition is going around urging the City Council to move the fireworks show from the East Hill neighborhood to its traditional Carson Park location.