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The state of Wisconsin is spending nearly 20 thousand-dollars to make sure there are free feminine hygiene products in two dozen state-owned buildings. The state yesterday said it has finished installing dispensers for pads and tampons at the Capitol and other public buildings. Madison State Rep. Melissa Sargent has pushed the idea for years. She says having free feminine products in bathrooms is no different than providing soap or paper towels.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says he doesn’t want to ever see more DNA kits languish in police departments across the state. Kaul yesterday asked lawmakers to pass a law that requires police departments to test kits within two weeks of collection. The A-G’s office just finished testing thousands of old DNA kits that were ignored for years. Kaul says there is plenty of support for the law. He wants a public hearing as soon as possible.

Going nearly 90 miles an hour lead to an arrest and 7th OWI for a Milwaukee man. It was on Tuesday, December 3rd at approximately 5:13 pm a trooper from the Wisconsin State Patrol, stopped a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 94 in Eau Claire County. Upon initialapproach the trooper detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol. An open intoxicant was observed in the door pocket. A 14-year-old juvenile was also an occupant of the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle search

Sushi sold in several states including Wisconsin is being recalled.  Fuji Food Products announced a voluntary recall after the FDA said there was possible listeria contamination. The products have been sold at Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, 7-Eleven and other stores in Wisconsin.  Fuji has posted a complete list today of the recalled products. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL

The town of Mauston is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for most people Christmas caroling.  Anyone can join the festivities tomorrow at 4:30.  Nearly 19-hundred people are needed to sing and will be broken down into ten groups of 200 carolers.  Registration and other information can be found on the town website MAKE IT EASY AND CLICK HERE FOR MORE!

Students in Production Photography taught by senior lecturer in the communication technologies department, Keif Oss, stylized and photographed jack, gouda, flavored soft cheese and cheese curds for the company as part of a classroom project. Some of the pictures called for Cajun and garlic and herb flavoring on the curds. “We first tried to roll the cheese curds around in the flavoring,” said Solsaa. “It did not work. They did not look right.” Students then figured out that they needed

Markquart dealerships recently announced Markquart Gives Back for the 2019 holiday season! This year the community will decide where we donate $50,000. The 10 local organizations that receive the most votes will each be receiving $5,000. The ballot includes several local organizations along with a write-in option making any local Nonprofit eligible to win as long as it is a 501(c)(3) located in Chippewa, Dunn, or Eau Claire counties. Community members will be able to vote for their favorite organizations.

Shop with a Cop 2019 brought smiles and toys to dozens of boys and girls. The event brought badges and youngsters together in Barron County. Over 78 kids and almost 50 cops took part. . Law enforcement, many community members and businesses came together and made Christmas a little brighter for some families and as an added bonus each family got to take home a Christmas Dinner to cook together.

A man accused of possessing drugs in Dunn County is taking a plea deal.  Reports say Joseph Lachance pleaded guilty Monday to possession with intent to distribute amphetamines and THC.  Authorities arrested Lachance in September after they say they found over a pound of meth and two guns in his possession.  He faces more than 45 years in prison.

Authorities are investigating another armed robbery in Black River Falls.  The latest robbery was reported at the Holiday Gas Station last week.  Reports say witnesses saw two men use a handgun and a knife to rob the store before leaving on foot.  This is the second robbery in the city in the last two weeks.