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It could soon cost parents and fans in Wisconsin a lot of money to heckle the ref. The legislation that would make it more of a crime to harass or intimidate refs or umpires carries a 10 thousand-dollar fine. State Rep. Don Vruwink is pushing the idea. He says parents and fans often cross the line at high school sporting events. He says the idea is not to arrest or silence parents, rather he wants to stop the worst of the behavior

It is National Champagne Day which of course coincides with New Year’s Eve.  The champagne will be flowing across the state as Wisconsinites welcome a new decade.  The cost of the bubbly is far less in the Badger State than other states because the excise tax is one of the lowest in the country.  Tax Foundation-dot-org says Wisconsin ranks 47th with only a 25-cent excise tax per gallon on champagne, which is about five bottles.

Friends are remembering helicopter crash victim Amy Gannon as a strong businesswoman and a great person.  The Madison, Wisconsin resident and her 13-year-old daughter died last week in Hawaii.  Coworker Heather Wentler says Gannon really lit up the room. CLICK HERE TO HEAR HEATHER Gannon’s husband and son were also in Hawaii, but not on the chopper. Gannon lead the Doyenne Group in Madison, she focused on entrepreneur development.  There is no word as to what caused the crash.  Gannon’s family is

A Star Prairie man is going to prison in connection with a Saint Croix County child sexual assault case.  Reports say Rodney Dionne was found guilty in September of first-degree child sexual assault and sentenced Monday to 27 years in prison.  Dionne will then spend ten years on supervised release and register as a sex offender.

The city of Altoona has over a dozen new stop signs up.  Police say the stop signs were added last week at uncontrolled intersections in hopes to cut down on crashes.  Some of the stop signs are on Spooner and Bartlett Avenues near the Altoona High School and intermediate school.

La Crosse is continuing a plan for a new multi-million dollar waterfront neighborhood.  Reports say the city is currently working on a site investigation, which is expected to be completed by April.  The River Point District would take up a reported 65 acres of land, bring in commercial and residential buildings, and cost over 20-million dollars.  Construction is expected to start in 2021.

With our eyes on the clocks we see it’s almost here! Have fun ringing-in the new year, but do it safely. Police in Eau Claire offering that advice for folks on this New Year’s Eve. There are several family friendly celebrations that won’t focus on alcohol. For those who are going to toast to 2020, police say have a designated driver or get a ride home. Officers say there’s no reason to get an OWI on New Year’s Eve.

The flu has arrived in the Chippewa Valley. Eau Claire’s city/county health department says seven people have been admitted to the hospital with the flu so far. Over the past 10 days, doctors at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital say they’ve seen 20 confirmed cases of the flu. Doctors say the flu shot is always your best bet not to get sick. If you do get sick, doctors say stay at home and don’t spread the flu to coworkers or friends

The holiday season is often demanding on the blood supply and the Red Cross in Wisconsin is looking to boost blood inventory.  All blood types are needed.  There are a dozen Red Cross locations within the five statewide chapters.  The Red Cross is asking people to check out its website to learn where they can donate or how to organize a blood drive.

Packer fans are going to see some new teams at Lambeau Field next season. The NFL released the list of 2020 opponents yesterday. In addition to the regular NFC North bunch, the Packers will play the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Eagles at home. Green Bay will face the Saints, Buccaneers, Texans, Colts, and 49ers on the road next year. The full schedule, including dates and times will be released in April.