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Government in Wisconsin could get bigger and spend more to address water quality worries. The state’s Task Force on Water Quality delivered its report to the full legislature. The report suggests 13 new laws and 10 million-dollars in new state spending to improve water quality and conservation efforts across the state. State Rep. Todd Novak and his group are also suggesting a new state government office be created to manage the water quality effort in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s attorney general is asking the state’s Supreme Court to freeze a judge’s ruling that could have more than 200-thousand people in the state re-register to vote. The state’s Department of Justice made the request yesterday for the Supreme Court to put the ruling on hold til at least after the April election. The A-G’s office says having the voters re-register before the elections in February and April could do ‘irreparable harm.’ The judge issued his order to remove the

The marching Blugolds won’t be anywhere near the wildfires burning in Australia The band is keeping its trip to Australia, they are set to leave Saturday. Band director Randal Dickerson says they will be miles from the fires, though they are limiting band members to staying in Sydney. The Blugold band will also take a two week cruise to New Zealand. They aren’t due back in Wisconsin till the end of the month.

Some green in the form of money helps a local University to GO green. University of Wisconsin-Stout has received $27,067 in Focus on Energy incentives through the design assistance program for work on a residence hall. North Hall underwent a $21.74 million renovation, funded with student fees, that includes all new student rooms, bathrooms, common areas, entries and infrastructure. Built in 1967, the building has expanded 14,000 feet to about 90,000 square feet. It reopened in September with 374 students

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan not only have a little bet on the playoff game between the Packers and the Seahawks but they have a winning formula for their communities as well.  Regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field, the mayors and their staffs have pledged to do community service wearing the winning teams colors and gear.  In addition if Green Bay wins, Mayor Genrich receives some gifts unique to Seattle.  If

Wisconsin Badgers center Tyler Biadasz is entering the NFL Draft.  Biadasz announced his decision on social media today thanking Wisconsin for great memories and letting him fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Badger.  He is this year’s Rimington Trophy winner which recognizes the most outstanding center in the country.  Biadasz is the first Badger to win the award.

LEMON UP! Girl Scouts have started selling their tasty cookies and there’s a new treat joining the lineup.  Girl Scouts of the USA is adding Lemon-Ups for the 2020 season.  It joins the traditional favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and more.  Officials say the sales help troops learn how to set goals, make decisions, and manage money.   It’s that delicious time of the year again.  Tom Roberts explains. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE TASTY DETAILS

Canine Search at North High School took place today. We do know that it was a search for illegal drugs with school administrators and local law enforcement. During this time, all students were placed on hold in their classroom. The search usually takes about 45 minutes.

A man is accused of committing several felonies including hit and run in Eau Claire County.  A criminal complaint claims a woman told police Thomas Buchholz got into a violent argument with her at an apartment complex in Altoona over the weekend.  Buchholz is accused driving drunk and running into a neighbor with his car while trying to get away.  Buchholz was charged Monday and released on 25-hundred dollars bond.

An Eau Claire man will spend time in federal prison after being convicted of illegally having a gun.  Eau Claire police say they arrested Lamont Davis last July when he was found with a gun during a reported family violence incident.  Davis was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in federal prison.