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There are worries about Wisconsin’s new law that allows police to charge for edited body camera video. Tom Kamenick with the Wisconsin Transparency Project says the new law is poorly written, and was hastily passed by lawmakers. He says the law has too many unanswered questions, while also having a threat toward people who make too many requests of the police. The law allows for a ten-thousand-dollar fine. Kamenick says it’s going to take some court cases, and rulings either

Stepping Stones in Menomonie says it can’t afford to hand out turkeys or hams this holiday season. Stepping Stones said the high costs means they are struggling to keep the basics on their shelves. Stepping Stones has worked with local grocers and donors in the past to provide holiday turkeys and hams, but said that’s just not possible this year. Instead, the group is asking for donations like peanut butter, tuna, and pasta so it can provide more help to

Former President Trump will campaign in Green Bay next week. The Trump campaign says he’ll speak about the economy and how he plans to lower costs for families. He’s set to speak at the Resch Center at six p.m. next Wednesday.  It’ll be Trump’s ninth campaign stop in Wisconsin other than the Republican National Convention.  His running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, will visit Racine on Monday.

The Wisconsin State Superintendent is asking for more than three-hundred-million dollars for mental health investment. Dr. Jill Underly says she’ll ask for the funding in a 2025-2027 Biennial Budget request. She says the money will go toward the School-Based Mental Services Program, allocating at least 100-dollars per student if approved. Expansions to the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse programs and additional trainings for school employees would also be funded.

It’s Bat Week in Wisconsin starting today. The Department of Natural Resources says four out of eight native bat populations found are threatened in the state of Wisconsin. Another species, the silver-haired bat, is of special concern and needs immediate conservation action. The DNR says bat populations are declining partially due to white-nose syndrome, caused by a fungus that attacks bats while they’re hibernating. The department recommends planting native plants, building a bat house, and avoiding insecticides and herbicides to

 How much water does it take to grow 100 pounds of kidney beans? Most people wouldn’t think to ask such as question — but if you are a family business competing on a global scale, the answer matters.  “This information will allow kidney bean growers in Wisconsin to better target their irrigation practices to reduce strain on the state’s freshwater resources as well as boost yields and prices for Wisconsin farmers,” says Charles Wachsmuth, vice president of Chippewa Valley Bean. Wisconsin-based

The City of Eau Claire, in partnership with Eau Claire City Council President  Emily Berge, will host a public forum to address issues such as housing,  homelessness, fiscal stability, and public safety. The event will take place on October 28, 2024,  from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, 3rd Floor.  The forum will feature City of Eau Claire staff, followed by a discussion with state-level elected officials and  candidates about their plans and approaches

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Bravo  to Business event at The Florian Gardens Conference Center on Wednesday, October 23,  2024. Nearly 270 Chamber investors were in attendance to honor 12 area  businesses nominated in four categories for the significant role they play in driving the  community’s business and economic growth.   To be considered for one of these awards, the organization must set standards for  excellence and innovation in their business practices and community involvement.  

The Chippewa Falls YMCA will be hosting Halloween at the Y on Thursday, October 24 from 3:30-6:00 PM. This event takes place outdoors at the YMCA and has fun activities for all ages. The Chippewa Falls YMCA will be offering inflatables, community booths, a haunted house, games, raffles, giveaways and more. This event is free for everyone. Activities are geared towards families with children 12 years and under.  “With the inflatables, games, and face painting, this becomes one huge party

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host A Traditional Ojibwe Game Night on Tuesday, November 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. Free and open to the community, individuals will be able to learn about and participate in the Dish (Begesi), Moccasin and Lacrosse (Baaga’adowewin) games. There will also be opportunity to learn about the cultural significance and history of the games. This event is a collaboration between UW-Superior’s Native Nations Student Organization and the Indigenous