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Law enforcement is now in contact with a man they believe tried to fake his death. The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the sheriff has had video and phone calls with Ryan Borgwardt. Sheriff Mark Podoll says he initially thought the father and husband of three died while kayaking, but started to think he faked his death and left the country during an investigation earlier this month. Investigators say Borgwardt got a second passport, recently got a new life

Deer hunters will be able to donate their harvest to help feed people in need when the season starts this weekend.  The Department of Natural Resources is once again offering its Deer Donation Program.  Donated deer will be made into venison for food pantries.  Almost 100-thousand deer have been donated since the program began in 2000.  More details about how to donate are on the DNR’s website with AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Wisconsin is one of the states with the highest average credit score.  A new report by WalletHub compared US states based on October’s TransUnion credit score data.  Wisconsin ranked fourth on the list, with Minnesota at the top.  Mississippi and Louisiana were at the bottom with the lowest average credit scores.

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. This achievement reflects the excellence and professionalism of the entire WVM staff as they preserve and educate the public on Wisconsin’s veteran history. “This honor speaks volumes about the staff and leadership of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum,” said WDVA Secretary James Bond. “Not that we needed it, but it is further proof that WVM is one

In a big election year, many of us voted and exercised our civic duty. Now, younger Americans can brush up on their Civic skills. The 2025 National Civics Bee, a competition designed to inspire young Americans to engage in civic education and community leadership will be in our area. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen civic knowledge and encourage students to become active, responsible citizens. Students will participate in a multi-phase competition where they have the opportunity

The Eau Claire, Altoona, and Township Fire Departments are again placing five foot wreaths in front of fire stations. The wreaths will be decorated with green lights,  which represent a fire safe community. Each time a structure fire occurs within Eau  Claire, Altoona or Township Fire’s response areas, a red light will replace a green  light on the wreath. A fire may be a grease fire on a stove at home, a wastepaper  basket fire at work, or a mattress

Governor Tony Evers visited a home construction site Wednesday as part of Western Dairyland’s Fresh Start program. The initiative helps young adults, ages 18 to 25, overcome barriers to self-sufficiency by teaching job skills through building houses. Participants also receive educational support and career guidance, with the goal of full employment or postsecondary enrollment upon completion. Evers praised the program for providing valuable skills to youth while addressing affordable housing needs. The home under construction will be sold to an

State officials continue to see high numbers of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases this year.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed more than 17-hundred infections during this season so far.  Roughly half of those illnesses have been in teens and kids, according to DHS.  The Centers for Disease Control suggests limiting the spread of pertussis by keeping vaccines up to date and using good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, as with any other contagious respiratory infection.

Educators at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are launching a new cannabis science program.  Those behind the course say it explores the plant’s usefulness beyond being taken as a recreational or therapeutic drug.  The current graduate-level certificate program covers cannabis history, growing environments, and the unique chemistry of the plant.  The course will be made available to undergrads next fall.

This year’s holiday tree is being set up at the Wisconsin State Capitol today.  The roughly 30-foot-tall Balsam Fir was brought into Madison yesterday after being donated by a family in Rhinelander.  It will be loaded with decorations that help celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin state parks system, this year’s holiday theme.  A tree lighting is happening at the capitol on December fifth.