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The number of human trafficking cases in Wisconsin’s latest report isn’t the problem. It’s the number of police departments and sheriff’s offices that say they don’t know how to classify trafficking cases that has Wisconsin’s Department of Justice worried. The department released a report yesterday that said authorities reported just 66 human trafficking cases in 2018. But many more said they need more training in how to investigate trafficking, and they would like some clarification on the difference between human trafficking and

Wisconsin’s governor is giving lawmakers in Madison some ‘homework’ for the spring session. Governor Tony Evers yesterday sent a letter to lawmakers highlighting the dozen-or-so plans that he wants to see become laws. About half of them deal with homelessness, but others would set the price for insulin, focus on PFAS chemicals, and close what he calls the dark store loophole for property taxes. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said the tone of the letter is ridiculous.

Here’s your chance to be in Lambeau Field on gameday. You won’t get to see the game, but you will get to shovel snow. The Green Bay Packers say they need 700 people to shovel snow Sunday ahead of the game against the Seattle Seahawks. It pays 12 bucks an hour, cash, and the team provides the snow shovels.

Governor Tony Evers is putting lawmakers on notice that he expects passage of several key pieces of legislation this session.  The governor sent a letter to Republicans and Democrats today asking them to get to work on passing several measures that have bipartisan support.  One involves capping the price of insulin at 100-dollars for a 30-day supply.  Another imposes a mandatory five-thousand-dollar fine on anyone convicted of patronizing a prostitute And two bills address the tracking, processing and storage of

ABC has plans to air a live musical version of “Young Frankenstein.”  Phil Hulett has more. CLICK HERE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

A Burnett County man is accused of recording kids in the bathroom.  A criminal complaint claims a woman recently found pictures and videos of kids on Johnny Massey’s phone.  The woman claims Massey tried to pay her off to return the phone but she didn’t.  Massey was charged Wednesday with eight felony counts in the case.

A downtown Eau Claire parking ramp is closing for repairs.  Reports say the ramp at Farwell and Gibson will close Monday for work on the exit and entrance.  The work is expected to last through next month.  The city engineer says the city will soon be looking to replace the structure.

The Eau Claire School District is starting a new partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College.  The district recently announced the partnership will allow students to take a 33 credit semester their junior year, then get a medical assistant technical diploma their senior year.  The program kicks off this fall.

HSHS Sacred Heart in Eau Claire wants donations to help sexual assault victims.  Reports say Sacred Heart is asking for sweatpants, shirts, and underwear victims can wear home from the hospital.  Items can be dropped off at the Sacred Heart emergency room.

A 29-year-old Menomonie man says he fooled around with a 15-year-old, but insists they never went all the way. Prosecutors in Dunn County yesterday charged Dustin Tibbetts with sexual assault and child enticement. Investigators say Tibbetts was teaching the young woman self defense last year when he pushed her up against the wall and kissed her. The teen says they had sex at least once. The D.A. says Tibbetts admitted to having a sexual relationship with the teen, but said