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An investigation is underway into a photo showing a group of mostly white Wisconsin high school students giving what appears to be a Nazi salute.  The students are from Baraboo High School, which is about 30 miles northwest of Madison.  The Baraboo School District is investigating the photo and says the act is not reflective of the district’s beliefs and values.  Baraboo Police also said they’re aware of the photo and that officers are helping the district with its investigation. 

It’s that time of year when we see more deer in our headlights, and that means first responders are seeing more crashes involving deer.  Police say deer are on the move and looking to mate.  The hours around dawn and dusk are traditionally popular for deer movement, but during rutting season deer are on the move any time of day.  Insurance statistics show Wisconsin ranks in the top five of states where drivers are most likely to hit a deer, with a

There is a severe blood shortage that will only get worse with the onset of winter if donations aren’t boosted.  The American Red Cross issued an immediate call for blood donors today after collecting far fewer blood and platelet donations in September and October than the demand.  The Red Cross says it needs about 75 more blood drives in the area to stop the continuing shortage.  Type O blood is especially needed. 

Governor-elect Tony Evers has the budget he needs for his administration’s transition.  The state legislature’s finance committee today approved nearly 95-thousand-dollars to cover a variety of expenses, including some salaries, travel, equipment and legal expenses.  Evers will resign his current position as state schools superintendent after he is sworn-in as governor on January 7th. 

A Holcombe man accused of murder is being considered not competent to stand trial.  Thirty-one-year-old Preston Kraft is accused of shooting and killing Robert Petit in Willard back in May, but all future proceedings in the case are now cancelled after yesterday’s ruling.  Kraft was placed on involuntary medication and put into the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services.  He is currently being transferred to a mental institution. 

 An Eau Claire woman is facing multiple animal and child neglect charges.  According to a criminal complaint, 31-year-old Ashley Johnson was arrested on Saturday after police responded to her house when she claimed there were men with guns there.  Officers didn’t find any men but they say the house had a large amount of urine and fecal matter on the floors and there were multiple dogs and cats that looked malnourished.  They say that Johnson’s kids were also forced into

A La Crosse man is dead after a rollover crash involving a milk truck in Dewhurst.  The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says the 54-year-old man was at the intersection of Highways 95 and J last Friday afternoon when he pulled in front of the milk truck.  The truck hit the man’s passenger side, causing his vehicle to roll.  He was pronounced dead at the scene 

The city of Altoona is looking for a new police chief now that Jesse James is elected to the state assembly.  The city administrator says James’ final day as chief will be on January 7th, mentioning it’s not possible for him to work both positions at the same time.  The police and fire commission plans to discuss the process of hiring a new chief at its meeting on Wednesday. 

Altoona might not be ready to embrace a new gas station near Hillcrest Greens.  The plan commission voted yesterday, but as the Leader-Telegram mentioned, the city plan commission recommended the construction of a Casey’s, but the car wash that was initially planned to be built with it will not be.  Some Hillcrest Greens residents opposed the new store, saying a gas station doesn’t fit their neighborhood.  The city council will vote on whether or not to approve the project on

Pablo Properties, an Eau Claire based company will add a local favorite to it’s line up! They have announced a purchase of Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge & The Nucleus Café. If you haven’t been on a brunch date there, the coffee shop and cafe is located at 404 Riverside Ave and 405 Water Street. Jeremy Kachmar, who has owned Racy’s & The Nucleus since 2006 is on board, saying  “the wonderful mix of students and adults from the community coming