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  We could learn a little more about the future of the UW System today. The legislative study committee that’s looking into the university’s future has a meeting set for later this morning at the State Capitol. It’s the committee’s first meeting without any scheduled witnesses. The committee is being asked to come up with some proposals for lawmakers to vote on that would better support the UW System going forward. Those recommendations aren’t due, however, until next year.

There is a warning about a road closure in Buffalo County. The sheriff’s office is telling people that Sand Road is closed between County Road B and State Road 88. A bridge on the road failed, and is no longer safe to drive on. No one is saying how long Sand Road will be closed.

Some folks in Eau Claire are going to have to find a new place to take their dog for a few days. The city says it’s closing the Otter Creek Dog Park next week for maintenance. That means crews will deal with dying trees, and fix the fence. The park will close Monday, and reopen the next Sunday. Eau Claire says people should use Sundet Dog Park or the Southwest Dog Park instead.

Milwaukee could soon be home to a WNBA team. The group that owns the Bucks has submitted the paperwork to get a WNBA franchise. The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Milwaukee is among several cities looking to grab an expansion WNBA team. That list includes Philadelphia, Austin, Kansas City, Miami, central Florida, Nashville, Charlotte, Denver and maybe even Cleveland. Milwaukee had a professional women’s team decades ago. The Milwaukee Does played in the Women’s Professional Basketball League for one

There’s a new proposal at the Wisconsin Capitol that would give counties a bit more local control over their taxes. State Rep. Dave Maxey yesterday introduced a plan that would allow counties to raise taxes by degrees. Right now, counties have to choose between no sales tax and a half-a-percent sales tax. Maxey says that one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Maxey, who is from New Berlin, introduced the plan as Waukesha County is considering a new half-a-percent sales tax. That sales

Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is coming back to Wisconsin. The Ohio Senator will speak at Racine Memorial Hall this coming Monday. Vance is expected to start speaking at 5:30 p.m., and doors will open for the event two hours earlier. It’ll be Vance’s seventh visit to the state since the Republican National Convention. Across the aisle on the Democratic side of the ticket, Former President Barack Obama and Democratic V-P candidate Tim Walz were in Madison for a

Wisconsin State Patrol is looking for new troopers and inspectors. The state Department of Transportation says openings for two recruit classes are now open. One will focus on people newer to law enforcement, and the other is for those who have already been certified and trained. Candidates are required to pass physical, medical, and psychological tests, and go through a background check. More information and applications can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

10.23.2024 UPDATE:The Rice Lake Fire Department completed the fire investigation at 17 E. Messenger St. After a thorough investigation electrical and gas have been ruled out as the cause of the fire. The official cause of the fire is undetermined. ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASEAt approximately 1540 on October 17th, the Rice Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building on fire at 17 East Messenger Street in the City of Rice Lake. The building housed Kitchen andFloor Décor warehouse, Finewood

On Halloween, our thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night — ghosts, monsters and ghouls. “Ghosts, Monsters and Ghouls” also is the topic of the Oct. 31 session of the Thursdays at the U lecture series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Jonathan Fritz, a student at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will discuss the origins of Halloween, monsters of Wisconsin and monsters around the world. His presentation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue

“I’m excited to bring those qualities to my new role and contribute to the continued success of JA of Wisconsin in helping our area youth navigate their way towards economic and financial success.”  Junior Achievement of Wisconsin announced today the expansion of its Board of Directors for its Coulee Region in Northwest Wisconsin. La Crosse native, Lindsey Lindberg will join the nonprofit organization’s volunteer board October 28 bringing 20 years of local industry experience to the role.  Born and raised