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Safety advocates and families of drunk driving victims are urging state lawmakers to strengthen ignition interlock laws.  This follows a Senate Bill under consideration that aims to prevent repeat operating-while-intoxicated offenses.  Between 2006 and 2023, ignition interlock devices prevented around three million drunk driving incidents in the state.  More than 18-thousand OWI convictions were made in 2024, while nearly half of traffic fatalities involved alcohol or drugs.

Report cards for public school districts statewide are showing almost all of them meet expectations.  The state’s Department of Public Instruction notes that 94-percent of districts earned a rating of “Meets Expectations” or above.  Evaluations are based on achievement, growth, target-group outcomes, and on-track graduation rates.  DPI officials note that the ratings cannot be directly compared with previous years due to updated benchmarks. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

Two suspects are in custody and facing charges after a Friday stabbing in Trempealeau.  At least one of the suspects was apprehended in Winona Minnesota.  There has been no word on the condition of the victim.

Arrests have been made in connection with a Monday night shooting incident in downtown Chippewa Falls.  Police received calls after 11 p.m. reporting gunfire in the area and responding officers did find property damage.  Two people were taken into custody.

Eau Claire City Council is approving a substantial increase in the wheel tax.  The vehicle registration fee will more than double beginning in 2026 to 50 dollars.  The increase was approved on Tuesday by a vote of seven to three.

Governor Evers is calling on the federal Education Department under the Trump administration to release overdue funds for rural and Tribal-operated schools.  Evers says the delay is harming around 20 school districts and more than 21-thousand students who rely on the funds for basic operations.  The money was supposed to arrive last month but remains unpaid.  Evers claims the department has provided no guidance on when it will be released.  He is demanding immediate action from the DOE to ensure

Trial dates are set for the man accused of stalking Chief Justice Jill Karofsky.  Officials accuse 37-year-old Ryan Thornton of sending threatening emails and making multiple calls to Karofsky and the Office of Lawyer Regulation between August and October.  This comes from Thornton’s belief that the court improperly handled his grievance against a former attorney.  Thornton was arrested last month and is charged with one felony count of stalking.  His trial is scheduled to start at the end of January

Join Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) at Market on River, located at 128 W. River Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, for the November Market at MOR featuring 37 local pop-up vendors. The market will take place on the first and second floors on Market on River, this Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.  Market on River resident vendors will also be open, including The Juggery, Midnight Ivy Bookshop & Boutique, Sew Unique Boutique, and The Mercantile. Food and

The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office has announced the return of the annual  Kids ‘N Cops Shopping Event, taking place on Sunday, December 7th, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM at  Wal-Mart, 3915 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire.  This heartwarming event pairs referred children from Eau Claire County with local law enforcement  officers—including Police Officers, Deputies, Troopers, and Conservation Wardens—for a day of  shopping, bonding, and holiday cheer. Children are referred to the program by area school officials,  social workers, and

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 53,498 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Wisconsin’s continued success with Drug Take Back is really extraordinary,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Thank you to the partners around the state whose efforts have helped make this such an outstanding program in Wisconsin.” Wisconsin has collected a total of 1,422,970