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Young activists are meeting in dozens of cities across the country to voice their concerns about climate change.  The Youth Climate Strike had a rally at Madison East High School this morning.  Kids skipped class  to march in opposition as to how climate change issues are being handled.  The students want lawmakers to upgrade infrastructure like the power grid, stop fossil fuel projects and focus on clean and renewable energy like wind and solar. 

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Wisconsin is up nine-cents-a-gallon from a week ago.  Triple-A says the average price statewide is two-dollars-and-51-cents today, while the national average is two-53.  The lowest prices are posted in Sheboygan at two-43-a-gallon.  Drivers in the Superior area are paying the most at the pump at two-67 for regular gas.

Five top candidates for the 72nd Alice in Dairyland were announced today, a key step in the process of selecting Wisconsin’s next agricultural ambassador. The five top candidates ­were announced at a press conference held at the New Glarus Hotel in New Glarus. Following an extensive interview process, the 72nd Alice in Dairyland will be selected from among the five candidates at the conclusion of the Alice in Dairyland Finals Program, scheduled May 9-11 at various locations in Green County.

On February 24,2019 at 1:36 p.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a report that 21 year old John R. Shest had walked away from the Phoenix House located in the Village of Gilman, in western Taylor County.  Shest was last seen leaving the Corner Store in Gilman on foot in a westerly direction after purchasing alcohol. Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Gilman Police Chief searched for Shest but were unable to locate him. The Sheriff’s Office continued efforts

The City of Arcadia is dealing with city-wide flooding because of snow melt.  Many residents are experiencing flooded basements and have been moving their things to higher ground.  Some are evacuating altogether.  The American Red Cross has a shelter set up in the city for those displaced by flooding and it says it expects about 26 people to come. Altoona is offering its residents free sandbags to deal with flooding.  There are two stations in the city, one at the

An Eau Claire man is in custody after being accused of having child pornography.  A criminal complaint claims Steven Stillman uploaded more than ten pictures and four videos of child sexual abuse to his social media.  The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently reported the tip and Stillman told police he may have viewed the pictures and videos on accident.  He has a preliminary hearing scheduled next month.

Governor Tony Evers’ new budget proposal may reduce tuition for non-U.S. residents.  Evers budget would allow people in the country illegally to have access to in-state tuition rates as long as they meet the same requirements as citizens.  There are currently 16 states that allow illegal immigrants access to in-state tuition rates. 

Milwaukee police are entering their fifth day of searching for a missing little girl.  Police yesterday said they think two-year-old Noelani Robinson may be staying with a relative out of state.  Police arrested her father, Dariaz Higgins, Wednesday afternoon, but say she was not with him.  Higgins is charged with killing the little girl’s mother, then kidnapping her.  

A crash in Dunn County is being blamed for a man’s death and we now know names of those involved in that accident. The crash at U.S. Highway 12 and County Highway B happened yesterday afternoon.  An SUV was hit by a semi and the SUV driver later died at the hospital. The driver of the SUV, killed in the crash, was identified as Kenneth R. Candelaria, 58 of Menomonie. The driver of the semi was identified as Peter L.

A 40-year-old Eau Claire woman could go to prison for the rest of her life if she’s convicted of multiple drug and weapons charges against her.  Sylvia Erickson is accused of distributing meth between November 2018 and January.  Authorities also say she had a handgun back in November despite being a felon.