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It’s baaaaaack! Get ready to raise a glass to a season in a pint! Leinenkugel’s invites fans to join the official release party of Summer Shandy. With Leinenkugel family appearances, musical guests and prizes for the taking, this is an event beer lovers can use as a kick off to an “early” summer! If you are interested in joining, here are the details: It will be at The Leinie Lodge at 124 E Elm St, Chippewa Falls, this Friday, February

Mardi Gras celebrations are underway for Fat Tuesday.  NBC’s Liz McLaughlin has the story from New Orleans. CRACK THIS OPEN FOR MORE FROM THE FRONT LINES In the French Quarter, crowds have been enormous and are expected to grow with each hour of the day.  Just blocks away from the traditional routes of the big parades with their giant super floats, the New Orleans French Quarter has been packed with wall-to-wall party people.  Spectators know to wear costumes or at

Hansen’s BP in Fond du Lac sold a $1 Million winning ticket for Saturday’s Powerball drawing. The ticket matched all five numbers but not the Powerball number. But Hansen’s BP itself may be the lucky charm. The store has sold 19 Badger 5 jackpot winning tickets, one SuperCash! top prize winning ticket, and now, a $1 Million dollar Powerball ticket. “Maybe we’re the new Miracle Mile,” said store owner Julie Hansen, referring to the nearby strip of businesses between 7th and 21st Street in Fond du Lac

Three men are accused of robbing a woman in Eau Claire County.  Lucas Grabbs, Kevin Hudack, and Matthew Kerola are facing over a dozen charges including armed robbery.  A criminal complaint says Kerola broke into a woman’s car in Union last Thursday, pointed a gun at her, and stole her purse.  The victim says she drove away, but all three suspects followed her.  Police say they later stopped the suspects and found meth, guns, and ammo in their van.

Eau Claire wants more people walking and biking to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.  Reports say the city is considering starting a bike or scooter share program as part of the Renewable Energy Action Plan.  The city is also considering adding more sidewalks and bike lanes and introducing incentives for public transportation.  These ideas were discussed at last night’s city council meeting.

An Iowa man is charged with homicide in connection with a deadly crash in Polk County.  Probable cause statements say Michael Barkema turned in front of a car on Highway M near the Saint Croix County line Sunday night.  The crash killed the driver of the car.  Barkema was charged Monday with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.  Authorities say his blood-alcohol level was over three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.

UPDATE: The two men accused of beating another man with a baseball bat in Buffalo County are arrested in Michigan.  The county sheriff’s office says Erick Tepole and Rufina Tehuacatl  beat a man in Durand earlier this month, but took off before law enforcement arrived.  An update was recently issued saying the suspects are in custody in Michigan and awaiting extradition back to Wisconsin. PREVIOUS STORY: The public is urged to bring any information about the men involved in a beating

Altoona Schools Superintendent Dan Peggs is staying with family in Dane County after being granted a home release in federal court Monday.  Peggs is facing several child pornography and sex trafficking charges after being arrested last Thursday.  That same day, the 32-year-old Peggs pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.  According to court documents, Peggs is accused of creating a child pornography video involving a minor he recruited between October 2015 and May 2016.      

UW-Eau Claire’s Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management is stepping down amid an investigation into gender discrimination.  Earlier this month, a complaint was filed against Albert Colom.  In a statement released Monday, Colom said that no matter the result of the investigation, he is unable to effectively continue in his position.  Concerns regarding Colom had been raised as early as 2018 and four employees say they left their jobs after working with him. 

A La Crosse woman who police say was missing since December with her baby boy is facing drug charges.  According to police, Tracy Cadogan was arrested during a traffic stop last Friday.  Inside her car, police found at least 25 grams of marijuana, prescription pills, and a straw with meth residue on it.  Police had been looking for Cadogan and her son, who they say was in need of critical medical care.