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Public health managers in Dunn County are working to contain a whooping cough outbreak at the elementary school in Elk Mound. At least two cases have been confirmed. The Dunn County Health Department yesterday said they are working with school leaders and parents. Whooping cough is very contagious, but can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often close to the symptoms of a common cold.

Leaders in Wheaton say the town is almost out of money. The town launched a donation drive this week to raise money after last month’s tornado. Fire Chief Adam Blaskowski says the town spent 400 thousand-dollars on storm clean-up. That leaves Wheaton with very little for anything else. The town is accepting donations at any Northwestern Bank location or at town hall.

A Big Buddy and a box of Glazers is now just a click away. Kwik Trip yesterday announced it is starting delivery in the Chippewa Valley. The store says people can use their phone or computer to get snacks and food delivered to their door. Kwik Trip started delivery in Madison and the Fox Valley earlier this year, and says the response has been tremendous.

Drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and be mindful of others. That’s the advice ahead of this weekend’s BluGold homecoming. Eau Claire police say they will step-up patrols this weekend. The main focus will be on drinking and driving. Police say there’s no excuse for someone to have too many, then get behind the wheel.

The latest plans for new seats at Camp Randall include some upgraded seats. The University of Wisconsin yesterday unveiled plans for premium seating for the field house end zone at the stadium. There are also plans for new fan experiences. In addition to the new indoor/outdoor seats, UW is promising new and better food options for fans once the project is complete.

Geneva National Resort is the site of this year’s Ice Castles display.  Officials today say the resort will allow the display to be bigger and have more interactive features.  The display is expected to open by early January.

A 44 year old Odanah man picked up a 6th OWI. Anthony C Barker was stopped for speeding by a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper on US 2 near Ashland. During the contact it was determined that Mr. Barker was under the influence of intoxicants. He was arrested for 6th offense OWI. He was taken for a blood draw and then booked into the Ashland County Jail.

A second man accused of plotting to kidnap, rape, and kill a woman in Trempealeau County is pleading guilty.  Court records claim Ryan Gunderson taped a conversation he had with Chase Anderson where they talked about the plan.  The plan was stopped when Gunderson was shot by police after reportedly pointing a gun at an officer last October.  Anderson pleaded guilty in the case earlier this year and Gunderson pleaded guilty this week.  He pleaded guilty to five of 14

Eau Claire police are making sure University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students and alumni celebrate homecoming responsibly this year.  Reports say there will be extra officers patrolling areas near the school this weekend.  Police say they issued 45 citations and arrested six people during homecoming weekend in 2017, but those numbers declined sharply last year.  Police believe it’s because law enforcement was more involved.