WD sampling plan in place for six counties in west-central Wisconsin for 2018 deer hunting seasons DNR staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease surveillance testing during the 2018 archery, crossbow and gun hunting seasons. Hunters who harvest an adult deer within Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, and Trempealeau counties are strongly encouraged to consider submitting a sample from the deer for chronic wasting disease testing. CWD testing is free of charge to the hunter, and anyone submitting the
Read MoreWe now know the names of those involved in a deadly accident over the weekend. It was on Sunday, just before 1am that the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a semi vs car accident on Hwy 53 north of Haugen. A semi loaded with liquid oxygen driven by 43 year old Jeremy Loeffelholz, Orfordville was traveling north on Hwy 53. A car traveling south being driven by 28 year old Mathew Krear of Chetek, crossed the
Read MoreA 12-year-old boy is suspected in the deadly stabbing of his 16-year-old brother. Minnetonka police say officers responded to a report of a stabbing Saturday night at an apartment complex on Fairfield Road. The 16-year-old was found with a life-threatening stab wound to the chest. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Read MoreA man is dead following a farm accident in Dunn County. The accident happened Friday morning in the 96-hundred block of County Road E in the Town of Spring Brook. Officials say 20-year-old Seth Splitter was changing a tire on a wagon used to haul silage when it depressurized and launched the tire and rim into him.
Read MoreFour people are reported injured after a crash in Eau Claire. The collision happened on Clairemont and Rudolph last night. All four of the injured were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officials are still investigating how the crash happened.
Read MoreAuthorities are searching for a suspect after a home invasion in La Crosse County. An unknown male entered the victim’s home in the Town of Greenfield yesterday afternoon wearing a mask. The suspect stole a red 2011 Subaru Outback. Officials are continuing to investigate. IF you have any information, let Police know.
Read MoreThe price for regular gas in Wisconsin is two-cents-higher-a-gallon than a week ago. Triple-A says the average price statewide is two-dollars-and-82 cents, while the national average is two-85. The lowest prices are posted in the Janesville-Beloit area. Drivers in Eau Claire are paying the most at two-91.
Read MoreThe Democratic candidate for governor says he’s looking at a ‘wide range’ of taxes that he may raise. Tony Evers said he wants to raise taxes on the wealthy, as well as cut tax breaks for farmers and businesses to raise more money for state government. Evers also said he’d raise the state’s gas tax. Ever’s says the state’s priorities are out of whack. But Republicans say Evers would ruin the state with massive tax hikes and a massive increase
Read MoreA former co-worker says the gunman who shot and injured several co-workers was a quiet man who didn’t socialize much with others. Anthony Tong went into the WTS Paradigm office and began working on Wednesday morning before he fired several rounds at co-workers, seriously injuring three and grazing another person. He died a short time later in a shootout with law enforcement officers. Tong had been with the company since April 2017. The four law enforcement officers involved in the
Read MoreIt’s heeeeeere! The long awaited opening of a new Downtown jewel took place over the weekend. The Pablo Center at the Confluence opened its doors to the public and gets BIG BRAVO’S from the crowds. The center celebrated its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting and open house. Thousands of guests were able to explore the facilities and buy tickets for upcoming shows. Officials at the Center hope the activities in the building will leave a lasting arts, culture,
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