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Burn permits are suspended in 30 Wisconsin counties.  The Department of Natural Resources says no precipitation for much of the state, combined with low humidity, makes for increased fire danger.  The majority of fire danger is in the northern third of Wisconsin, with parts of central and southwestern Wisconsin affected as well.  More than 650 wildfires have burned in Wisconsin so far this year, burning more than 22-hundred acres of land.  Current fire danger and burn restriction information is available

Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer for the 30th year in a row.  The state Cranberry Board says more than six-million barrels of cranberries were harvested last year.  That’s more than 60 percent of the nation’s supply.  Wood County produced the most cranberries.  The industry supports about four-thousand jobs and contributes almost a billion dollars annually.

Eau Claire County is partnering with WRR Environmental to host the first  of three planned Clean Sweep events of 2025. The event will take place on Saturday, May 10th from 8AM-12PM at 5200 Ryder Road in Eau Claire.   During this event residents will be able to properly dispose of household hazardous waste:   FREE DISPOSAL Oil based paints Thinners/Strippers Stains/Varnish  Corrosives  Solvents  Cleaners/Polishes Old fuel  Used oil and filters Antifreeze  Aerosol cans  Pesticides/Fertilizers  FOR A FEE  Latex paint ($4/gallon)  Light bulbs

 -Xcel Energy is excited to announce the return of peregrine falcons to the nesting box located on the roof of the Bay Front Power Plant, marking another season of falcon activity. For the first time, they are being documented live through Xcel Energy’s “Bird Cam,” offering a unique opportunity for the public to observe these magnificent birds up close. This year, a change has been noted in the nesting pair. The regular female peregrine falcon, named “Penny,” is absent, and

ABOVE PHOTO: Blue Devil Anna Mutch runs the ball during the Midwest College Women’s Flag Football League Championship on April 26 at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. “We’re going to look back and tell our daughters and granddaughters, ‘That was us.’”  Just a handful of months after being recruited for a brand-new team in a brand-new league, the members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s flag football team hoisted a championship trophy April 26 on the field at the

 Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 2, 2025. Cindy Brown has dedicated her career to being a champion for agriculture. Over the years, she has helped promote the health benefits of pulses by working with consumer groups and health organizations. Ms. Brown has also worked to improve the sustainability of the pulse industry by promoting sustainable farming

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person died in a motorcycle accident. The incident took place on Highway 65 yesterday morning. Police were called out to the scene for a motorcycle accident and when they arrived they found the man off the bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe that speed was a major factor to the accident.

Sixth Street in La Crosse will be closing next Monday for four months. This will begin a major re-construction on the area. It will be closed from Cass Street and State Street and projected to be completed by August 29th.  Projects include new bike lanes, utility work and added lights throughout the entire construction area. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.

One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident took place in Polk County. It is reported that the accident took place Saturday night near the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 65. A truck pulling a trailer ran through a stop sign and hit a car. The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was air-lifted to a local hospital with serious injuries. The crash still remains under investigation.

Those who like to plan ahead for pool parties can start making reservations at the Fairfax Pool Pavilion. The pool started taking reservations for the summer yesterday. The pavilions are available for people to use every day during swimming hours.  Demand usually spikes when the weather gets warm, so make your reservations now before spots fill up.