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Wisconsin lawmakers are looking into legislation that would make tips exempt from state income taxes. A draft bill has been passed around in Madison and could be formally introduced next month. The tax-free tips plan would be similar to a federal proposal that has been discussed by President Trump.

One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Chippewa County.  According to a press release from the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on Saturday just before 5 a.m. in the Town of Lafayette.  After an investigation, authority determined that the car went off the roadway and traveled about 200 feet before crashing into a tree.  They believe the driver died due to their injuries from the crash. The driver, 73-year-old Barry Lancette, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A popular ice fishing event is making a return after being cancelled last year.  The Jig’s Up event was called because of the mild winter so the ice on Lake Wissota was too thin and dangerous.  Now that it’s back,the  organizer Sheryl Poirier is expecting over one-thousand people to attend the event at Lake Wissota Lions Club.  The Jig’s Up is happening Saturday, February 8th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Senator Tammy Baldwin is discussing issues concerning the region.  In a virtual Western Wisconsin town hall event on Monday,  Baldwin answered questions about affordable housing in the region and talked about her plans for bipartisan work in the upcoming session.  She said reauthorization of the farm bill is overdue and she sees “many opportunities to team up with republicans in agricultural states to pass certain provisions of the farm bill and advance rural development policy.”  Bladwin also hopes to work

Serve Wisconsin is pleased to open nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards honor individuals and programs for their exceptional dedication to service through AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors, and other impactful volunteer initiatives. Additionally, the ceremony will recognize a Volunteer of the Year across multiple categories of volunteerism, highlighting the extraordinary value and contributions of volunteers to communities statewide. Nominations are due on Monday, March 17, and the award ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 15,

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center announces the ribbon-cutting celebration for Adulteen Counseling, specializing in counseling services tailored to adolescents and young adults. You can be part of welcoming this center to the area. “All are welcome to stop by during the ribbon cutting open house to meet our therapists and enjoy some refreshments.” Join them on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Adulteen Counseling (700 Wolske Bay Road, Suite 210 | Menomonie) to

Alex Fernando Saltos Ona, 29 years of age, from Hudson, WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with one child in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A Wisconsin State Trooper conducted a traffic stop for moving violations. During initial contact with the driver, signs of impairment were present. An OWI investigation was conducted, and the driver was subsequently arrested for operating while intoxicated

Eau Claire police are investigating a homicide on the north side of Eau Claire.  The Eau Claire Police Department said the incident happened early Saturday morning at a house on Western Avenue.  Police were called just after 2 a.m. about a shooting.  When they arrived, they tried to save the victims life but they were unsuccessful.  A suspect is in custody.  Police say this is an isolated incident and there are no other suspects.  Details on the victim and suspect’s

A man is being sentenced for hiding corpses in Dunn County.  According to court records, 59-year-old Darren Osborne is being ordered to serve 16-years in prison and eight-years extended supervision for hiding a corpse as party to a crime.  The four victims were shot in Saint Paul, Minnesota and their bodies were found in an SUV in a corn field in Sheridan in September 2021.  The other suspect in the case, Antoine Suggs, who is Osborne’s son, turned himself in

Eau Claire County wants to help residents when it comes to 9-1-1 outages.  Although 9-1-1 outages aren’t common, they do happen.  If you’re unable to get a hold of 9-1-1, you can call from another device.  If that doesn’t work,the non-emergency line is also available to help.  The communications centers across the state are connected so if one is down, you will eventually be rerouted to another one.  City officials say the Eau Claire Communications Center receives an average of