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Smell that new pack of crayons…. Hear the voices fill the halls…. and SLOW DOWN for buses! It’s the end of summer for kids across Wisconsin.  Most public schools in the state start classes today.  Police departments and local sheriff’s offices are reminding drivers to be on the look-out for kids at bus stops, and they are reminding people to always slow down in school zones.  

Everyone made it out of a Chippewa Falls home before flames cut through the house.  Firefighters say the fire yesterday at a home on Beaver Street did about 50-thousand-dollars’ worth of damage.  The Red Cross is helping the family as they look for a new place to live. 

There could be some more storm clean-up in western Wisconsin.  A line of thunderstorms rolled across the Chippewa Valley overnight, prompting a few severe thunderstorm watches.  Forecasters say the storms should move out of the western part of the state this morning.  The rest of the week then promises to be cool and mostly clear. 

Beware of anyone asking for gift cards in a text.  That’s the lesson from the latest round of scams working its way across Wisconsin.  The sheriff in Manitowoc County says a local pastor reported that scammers used his name to target his flock.  The scammers sent a text, claiming to be the pastor, and asking for gift cards for people in need.  The gift cards went straight to the scammers.  

Governor Tony Evers celebrated workers, saying Labor Day is a time to honor and celebrate the grit and dedication of workers and working families.  In a tweet, the governor encouraged Wisconsinites to reflect on the contributions workers have made to the state and country.  He calls for a renewed commitment to fighting for equal pay, livable wages, and safe and inclusive workplaces.  Evers says there is much more work to do to ensure the economy works for everyone. 

It’s that time again… Smell the coffee, cramming, and college chaos in the air. Ahhhh….There is always an excitement surrounding the return of students. Whether you are new to town or returning from a summer away, here we go again. We’re happy you are here. So, welcome! We hope you didn’t lose your mind during the move-in process and we would love to be your go-to for the latest updates and headlines around our area. At the 715 Newsroom we

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is giving Republican lawmakers a couple of weeks to come-up with new gun control proposals, then he says he’ll order lawmakers back to the Capitol.  The governor said he’s considering a special session to deal with guns.  Evers has said for weeks that he wants a red flag law and stricter background checks in the state.  The Republicans who control the legislature both say new laws won’t stop Wisconsin’s problems with gun violence and will only create new

Another option pulls into the Ap Parking Lot. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is offering people one more option to find a ride if they’ve had too much to drink.  WisDOT’s new app includes a feature to show you nearby taxis or city buses.  Managers say the idea is to give people another option to get home, and hopefully keep people from drinking and driving. 

A Minnesota man was arrested for OWI after speeding on I-94 . 23 year old Edgar Rios-Martinez was operating a motor vehicle under the influence with children in the car.  Just before 9 on Sunday morning, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped Rios-Martinez for speeding, clocked at 97mph in a 70mph zone. A subsequent investigation including a standardized field sobriety test was conducted and he was arrested and incarcerated in the Dunn County Jail.

Just after 6:30 on Saturday morning, the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle head on-crash on STH 65 just north of the Polk/St. Croix County line in Polk County. A northbound vehicle was attempting to negotiate a curve when it crossed into the southbound lane and struck a southbound vehicle. The operator, 30 year-old Jacob Ostrowski, vehicle was airlifted to Regions hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the northbound vehicle, 35 year old Adam Weiler, was arrested for