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Fewer people in Wisconsin died of an opioid overdose last year.  The latest numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services show a ten-percent drop in the number of people who died after taking opioids.  Just under 840 people died from an opioid-related cause in 2018.  It’s the first time since 2015 that opioid-related deaths in the state dropped. 

About 150 Wisconsin National Guardsmen are being honored for the work in cleaning-up after the storms in northwestern Wisconsin.  Governor Evers and guard commanders last week presented the Wisconsin Emergency Service Ribbon to the troops who helped clear storm damage from Polk, Langlade, and Barron counties.  The troops spent about 10-hours-a-day, seven days a week clearing trees and reopening roads after the storms that rolled through in late July. 

There’s a warning for folks in western Wisconsin who have horses and mules.  The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection yesterday confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia in a mule in Taylor County.  The virus can be deadly, and there is no cure.  DATCP officials say the infected mule in Taylor County was put down.  

What a wonderful way to spend a summer! These enterprising cousins hosted a fundraiser in July for National Hot Dog Day. In addition to setting up a stand to sell hot dogs in Menomonie, they also offered passersby lemonade and homemade chocolate chip cookies in exchange for a freewill donation. With the proceeds from the sale of 32 hot dogs, (from left) Gavin, Landon and Madeline Mittlestadt and cousin Olivia Peterson purchased the ingredients — cake mix, frosting, candles, banner

On August 14th, from 8:00am – 5:30pm, children and families came together for a community cause. Hope Gospel Mission is in need of the remainder of the $1.6 million dollars to renovate the new Hope Renewal Center for Women and Children. All proceeds from this event sponsored by STOKES|HERZOG, Northwestern Bank, Down to Earth Garden Center, and Olson’s Ice Cream will directly benefit the new facility. Northwestern Bank is matching donations up to $5,000. “This building will meet an urgent

Cleanup costs from severe weather continue to add up for many Wisconsin communities.  In Appleton alone nearly a thousand city-owned trees suffered damage from the storms that ripped through Northeast Wisconsin a month ago.  Officials today say storm damage in Appleton is estimated over 715-thousand-dollars and is expected to rise. 

Foxconn remains strongly committed to Wisconsin.  That’s the message to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and House Speaker Robin Vos.  Vos tweeted that he met with the chairman and vice chairman of Foxconn at the state capitol today.  Chairman Young Liu and vice-chairman Doctor Jay Lee also updated Governor Tony Evers on the company’s plans about building a manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin.  

Daniel W. Briese, a River Falls resident, faces four felony charges for submitting fraudulent income tax returns. According to the criminal complaint, while working as a shipping manager from 2013 to 2016, Briese underreported his taxable income approximately $382,115. In this way, he evaded $24,518 in income taxes. Briese orchestrated a kickback scheme with two shipping companies used by his employer. He instructed them to overcharge his employer by 10 percent. Then he would pay the invoice with his employer’s

As we prepare for the end of summer, its time for the return of local “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns. You can expect the increase in patrol from Aug. 16 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. “These high-visibility law enforcement efforts are intended to discourage motorists from engaging in dangerous driving behaviors that endanger everyone,” Sgt. Joel Field said. Last year in Wisconsin, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 159 deaths and nearly 3,300 injuries. While alcohol-impaired drivers remain a concern,

Today Council Members Andrew Werthmann and Kate Beaton announce a plan to hold presidential campaigns accountable to the money they owe our city in the resources the Police department provides to keep event participants safe. “We want to make sure that no matter who you are, no matter how powerful, you’re paying your bills to the people of Eau Claire” said Werthmann. “It is unacceptable that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton collectively owe over $50,000 to the taxpayers of Eau