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The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and other state regulatory agencies across the country are accusing the company behind Cash App of violating banking rules.  Wisconsin DFI officials are involved in an effort to investigate Block, Inc. to determine whether the firm has kept up with all anti-money laundering regulations.  Block is paying out an 80-million-dollar penalty under a multi-state settlement and they are agreeing to hire a consultant to generate and submit a report on Cash App usage.  Banks

Packers running back Josh Jacobs is inviting a retired Marine Corps veteran to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans.  Jacobs and other NFL players are partnering with USAA to offer the experience for some service members.  Retired Sergeant Major Kevin Bennett and his wife Ivette will meet with Jacobs and other NFL stars before the game kicks off.  Bennett served in the Marines for more than 30 years and has been a Packers fan since the early 1960’s.

4000 Foundation is announcing its plans for the 33rd Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale.  The event is happening on Saturday, January 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Crosse Center.  The event is a railroad hobby sale, model railroad flea market and swap meet.  Funds raised will go to the La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum in Copeland Park.  More information can be found on the 4000 Foundation website. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

The first pediatric influenza-related death of the season in Wisconsin is confirmed. The Department of Health Services says respiratory illnesses are currently high in Wisconsin with ER visits due to the flu and RSV increasing, especially for children and infants. Sixteen pediatric influenza associated deaths have been reported nationwide for the 2024-2025 season.

Wisconsin is one of the top states offering the most energy assistance. A report by Home Energy Club compared states based on financial renewable energy incentives, average energy prices, and low income energy assistance.  Wisconsin was ranked fifth overall, with Indiana and Iowa in first and second place for providing the most assistance.

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is announcing an event this weekend and invites you to join at Ojibwa Golf & Bowl for an afternoon dedicated to fishing instruction on Glen Loch Lake/Reservoir, where participants will have the opportunity to learn the techniques of ice fishing. Instruction will be provided by YMCA staff and community fishing volunteers. All attendees will receive complimentary fishing poles, bait, and jigs, while supplies last. Participants will learn how to set up their ice fishing

Dog lovers, mark your calendars! The first-ever Dog Jam is coming to Eau Claire, WI, on August 9th, 2025, at the Eau Claire Event District. This exciting new event is set to be a haven for dog enthusiasts and their furry friends, offering a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities.  “This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate our beloved pets. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Eau Claire Event District for a day

The Eau Claire police chief and a city attorney are speaking out against law enforcement agencies dropping off homeless people in Eau Claire without their consent.  Matt Rokus says the practice is “harmful” and “becoming frequently common.”  This comes after the city and county attorneys sent a letter to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul asking for his opinion on the matter.  Rokus said dropping off people experiencing hardship isn’t in their best interest as he wants to make sure people

The Transportation Security Administration is reporting a reduction in gun seizures at Wisconsin airports for last year.  TSA officials say 29 firearms were confiscated from passengers across the state in 2024, as compared to 36 the previous year.  Nearly 67-hundred guns were found on passengers across the country last year, a slight decrease from 2023, according to the agency.  TSA leaders are reminding Americans that they can travel with a gun in their checked baggage but the weapons need to

A former Chippewa Falls man is being sentenced to jail for a crash in 2021 that killed his wife. Laramie Schemenauer was charged in St. Croix County after the incident.  The charges include homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, reckless homicide, and knowingly operating a vehicle without valid license causing death.  The crash happened along the I-94 after Schemenauer lost control of his vehicle causing it to roll over into opposite lanes of traffic.  His wife, Stephanie, was pronounced