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The National Conference of State Legislators is wrapping up its annual meeting with it’s new president from Wisconsin.  State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos assumed the reins of the organization at the conference in Nashville Thursday.  The group alternates its leadership between Republicans and Democrats each year and Vos is the first Wisconsinite to hold  the position.  The bipartisan organization is a resource for all state lawmakers. 

The National Weather Service is confirming the first tornado in Green Bay in 15 years.  The twister raced through Green Bay and then into Bellevue shortly before 6:00 Wednesday night.  Winds peaked at around 85 miles an hour and the tornado’s path was more than six miles long and nearly a football field wide.  Multiple trees and buildings were damaged, but there’s no reports of injuries or deaths. 

Wisconsin DNR is asking people to join the effort to record observations about deer over the next several weeks.  DNR biologists annually look to record the ratio of does-to-fawns and also look to track the number of bucks.  The data gives insight as to the productivity of the herd.  It also helps the counties develop deer management strategies. 

The Community Table is the beneficiary of this week’s fundraiser at the Rock’n on the River Summer Concert Series in Altoona.  A percentage of the proceeds from last night’s concert goes to the Eau Claire-based nonprofit which provides hot meals daily. If you were wathing the news then you likely saw WEAU report that  The Community Table also sold items including t-shirts and tote bags at the concert to help raise money. Our stations have been a part of the

Three National Science Foundation grants totaling almost $1.7 million will enhance Chippewa Valley Technical College’s efforts to remain on the cutting edge of recent developments in manufacturing technology and enable the College to share information with area high school partners and other technical colleges. “Manufacturing technology changes rapidly today and it’s critical that CVTC keep up with the latest developments,” said Jeff Sullivan, dean of engineering and skilled trades at CVTC. “By working in partnership with our area manufacturing industries

Upgrades are coming to Carson Park. The two stone pillars and adjoining stone walls that mark the east entrance to the park are scheduled to be repaired with new mortar and the addition of lights beginning later this summer or fall, according to Jeff Pippenger, City of Eau Claire community services director. The project was initiated by the Eau Claire Community Parks Association, which works with local groups to help the city improve parks and recreation areas. The association has

Prosecutors in Chippewa County say there’s a reason why they are charging a 10-year-old girl with intentional first degree homicide in the death of a six-month-old.  The D.A. upgraded the charges this week against the girl accused of killing six-month-old Jaxon Hunter last October.  Prosecutors say the medical examiner’s report shows several kicks to the little boy’s head, not just one.  Police say the little girl knew what she was doing and intentionally killed the baby. 

Wisconsin’s governor is trying to make sure parents know what they need to do as their kids get ready to go back to school.  Governor Evers yesterday started to highlight the Department of Health Services’ website, and its back to school section, as a must-visit.  The governor says the website has all of the information about vaccinations, school lunches, and even school allergies.  There are also links to information about LGBT student needs and information about vaping. INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO

Schools across the state are the ones getting a class in how to deal with online threats before kids come back to school.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice is working with schools across the state to handle and investigate online threats.  DOJ School Safety Deputy Director Glenn Rehberg says the idea is to make sure schools know what to do when they see or hear of an online threat.  

Lawmakers in Madison are looking to give the victims assaulted by priests more time to come forward.  A handful of Democratic lawmakers yesterday introduced a plan to end the statute of limitations for sex crimes involving clergy members.  Right now, victims have 35 years to report what happened to them.  The lawmakers say the idea is to make sure the victims are not denied justice because of a ticking clock.