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State legislators are discussing putting in tolls on Wisconsin roadways.  Some republicans are suggesting the addition of tolls to help fund transportation needs across the state.  Some county officials in La Crosse don’t agree with the idea, however.  The county board chair says she’s concerned that people will start using county roads to avoid the tolls which would only add to over 100-million dollars in state infrastructure needs. 

The La Crosse police Department is investigating a dead body that was found in the city.  You may have seen this unfolding on T.V. as WEAU reports the body was found just before two o’clock yesterday afternoon in the backyard of a home in the 16-hundred block of Johnson Street.  Police are continuing to investigate and they plan to release more information sometime today. 

Well, Mother Nature and Jack Frost had a spat, and we were caught in the middle….A large winter storm is responsible for heavy snowfall in our area, and if you were out at al yesterday you know that road conditions were treacherous and are expected to be a little slick this morning so just leave some extra time on your commute…and what about the kiddos who have been racking up those snow days? Well…. The Eau Claire School District is

Eau Claire County snowmobile trails are opening today at noon.  The Associated Snowmobile Clubs of Eau Claire County announced the opening yesterday, crediting snowfall this week.  Trails in the town of Union opened earlier this week. 

A new report shows that Eau Claire County crews stand out as some of the best when clearing roads in the winter.  The report was released yesterday by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and compared the 2017-2018 winter performance of highway departments across the state.  Criteria included salt usage, winter severity, and reaction times.  Eau Claire County was ranked as taking action quickly on winter weather, while not responding too soon. 

Recent snow and cold temperatures are leading to volunteer shortages at many Eau Claire organizations.  The kitchen coordinator at the Community Table says that seven volunteers showed up yesterday and only one showed up last week, while ten to 12 are needed to help cook and serve people needing a hot meal.  The American Red Cross is also facing a blood shortage because of canceled blood drives during snow and below freezing temperatures. 

Wisconsin leaders are facing pressure to change the way juvenile suspects are interrogated.  Thousands have signed a petition for change over concerns with the interrogation practices used on teenage killer Brendan Dassey, which were widely seen on the Netflix presentation Making a Murderer.  Dassey was questioned without an attorney or parent present in 2005 in connection with the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.  His conviction was initially set aside by a federal court magistrate over the interrogation tactics, but was later

Former Republican Governor Scott Walker is now charging up to 25-thousand dollars per speech to discuss politics and his experiences in public office in Wisconsin.  Walker announced yesterday that he is joining Worldwide Speakers Group, which coordinates speaking engagements for such public figures as former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina.  He will be speaking on topics such as leadership, current political insights, crisis management, and the power of

The father of accused killer and kidnapper Jake Patterson says he’s praying for complete healing for Jayme Closs.  The 13-year-old was abducted in October after her parents were allegedly gunned down in their home by Patterson.  He took the teen to his home in Gordon where he held her prisoner for nearly three months before she was able to escape.  Patterson’s father Patrick tells ABC News today that his family is heartbroken for the Closs family and they are very

Flags in Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on the order of Governor Tony Evers.  Flags of the United States and the state have been lowered in honor of Officer Matthew Rittner of the Milwaukee Police Department. Rittner died in the line of duty while helping serve a warrant on Wednesday.   Milwaukee announced last night that a vigil would be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. to honor Rittner at Clement Zablocki School on West Oklahoma Avenue.