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Warn the 3 Little Pigs…The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteers for their wolf monitoring program.  The department offers several courses to educate people interested in monitoring wolves, bobcats, coyotes and other similar animals.  Information about training is available on the DNR website…CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT IT.

Governor Walker is requesting federal disaster aid for several Wisconsin counties damaged by flooding and severe storms.  The worst of the weather hit the state between mid-August and mid-September.  Walker says that 14 counties need some kind of assistance including Dane, Sauk, Marquette and Fond du Lac counties.

A wrong way vehicle leads to a 3rd OWI arrest for a Chippewa Falls man. It happened heading into the weekend Friday evening when a report came in of a vehicle travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes on I-94 near exit 45. Before the responding Trooper could get there, a crash occurred with a westbound vehicle. The struck vehicle was stalled in the lane of traffic and the other vehicle came to rest in the median. The Trooper observed that

The average price for a gallon of regular gas here in our state is the same as a week ago.  Triple-A says the average price statewide is two-dollars-and-89-cents, while the national average is two-91.  The lowest prices are posted in Appleton, Janesville and Madison at two-83-a-gallon.  Drivers in Superior are paying the most at three-dollars, followed by Eau Clair at two-99.

An Eau Claire K9 is credited with making an arrest after a man refused to leave his motel room.  The arrest happened earlier this week at Motel Six, when the man jumped behind a bed next to a handgun when officers entered the room.  K9 Jake was sent in after the use of a tactical robot and several rounds from a pepper ball gun were ineffective, and the K9 removed the man from the area.  Officers say they found meth

State Assembly leaders are retaining a private attorney to intervene in a redistricting lawsuit.  Court records filed yesterday show that Republican lawmakers made the decision based partially on the potential of Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel losing re-election in November.  The attorney is working outside the Department of Justice, which is seeking to defend current election maps against a challenge by the Fair Elections Project.

More badges in the Valley…Twenty Chippewa Valley Technical College law enforcement students are now graduates.  School officials say about ten students are already employed and will soon begin field training.  The graduates completed a total of 720 hours in 20 weeks to receive their diploma.

 A PAWSitive move for the powder blue here in Eau Claire as North High School Husky Wearhouse is making it easier for students to show off their school spirit.  The outlet is located in the high school and students can find North High apparel at no cost.  The shop is aimed at helping students who can’t afford spirit wear.  School officials say the response has been overwhelming.

VA hospitals in the state are reviewing their report card from the Department of Veteran Affairs.  The department released its latest performance evaluations.  Out of 146 hospitals listed nationwide, Madison’s facility earned the highest five-star-rating and showed improvement.  The hospital in Milwaukee showed little change and earned three stars.  The VA Medical Center at Tomah also earned a three-star-rating.

A Wisconsin Rapids man is guilty of killing his 15-month-old son over spilled milk.  Prosecutor say James Georgeson reached the plea deal with Wood County prosecutor’s yesterday and was found guilty of second-degree reckless homicide.  Autopsy results in 2017 indicated the baby boy died of a brain hemorrhage from being shaken.