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Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that the Great Lakes has on the state. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are integral to Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history, and quality of life. The Governor’s proclamation is intended to be a reminder for the people of Wisconsin to protect, promote and enjoy the state’s Great Lakes. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WISCONSIN COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A woman is dead from a single-car crash in Wood County.  Sheriff’s deputies say Rudolph resident Amy Mancil was southbound on North Road in Seneca Saturday morning when she missed a stop sign and hit a tree.  Mancil was pronounced dead at the scene.

The bipartisan commission that oversees some of Wisconsin’s biggest road projects is set to reconvene for the first time in years.  If you were paging through a copy of The Chippewa Herald,you likely saw reports Governor Tony Evers and Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson say the Transportation Projects Commission will meet again sometime this winter.  A specific meeting time hasn’t been announced.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is on the list of best public colleges in America.  According to U.S. News and World Report, UW-Madison is the 13th-best public college or university in the nation, up two spots from 15th last year.  UW-Madison also ranks in the top 50 of all schools in the country whether public or private.

Stabbings lead to a drug arrest and two men in surgery. It was on Sunday morning in the early hours when Chippewa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 911 call for an unknown problem with chaos in background at 5132 20th Avenue in the Town of Wheaton. Upon arrival Joey Moldrem was located just walking out of the residence. Jeremy Dodge and Nicole Kolb were then located on the floor of the residence with at least one stab wound/laceration each to

Deputies say a woman who blew through a stop sign north of Chippewa Falls is dead after crashing her car.  The Chippewa County sheriff’s office says 32 year old Hannah Kalman from Hatley died Saturday evening when she crashed into another car at the intersection of Highway S and Highway O.  The truck was driven by 66 year old Timothy Miller from Ladysmith. Deputies are not saying if speed or alcohol played a part in the wreck.

A hunting accident at a game farm led to a man being air lifted. On Sunday morning about 10:30 The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department and Wisconsin DNR responded to the 3900 block of 640th St, in the Town of Red Cedar for a report of a male subject who had been shot. The subsequent investigation showed four family members were bird hunting together at a game farm. One member set a shotgun down against some brush to

Students at UW La Crosse are going to get a closer look at TV, politics, and how the two come together.  The C-SPAN bus is slated to stop at UW La Crosse on Wednesday.  The bus is essentially a mobile classroom that teaches about politics and the media.  After UW La Crosse, the bus will head to UW Madison later in the week.

There could be a new wrinkle in Steven Avery’s fight to get out of prison.  Avery’s attorney, Kathleen Zellner, on Saturday said she will be making a big announcement in his case today.  Avery is serving a life sentence for killing Teresa Halbach back in 2005.  He’s been made famous by the documentary, Making a Murderer.

Wisconsin is nearly effortlessly in the winner’s circle after trouncing Central Michigan 61-0.   With help from  four Jonathan Taylor touchdowns and a pair by Quintez Cephus the Badgers racked up just short of six-hundred offensive yards against the Chippewas.  Next up for Wisconsin is the Badgers’ first Big Ten match up of the season against Michigan Saturday September 21st at Camp Randall Stadium. Meanwhile, University of Wisconsin Police want everyone to know they are enforcing underage drinking laws during Badgers games.  Yesterday, campus police issued