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Attorney’s Say Mother Reacts to News of Death

By Morgan McCarthy | September 18, 2024

  Elijah Vue’s mother is reportedly devastated over the news that her son is dead. Katrina Bauer’s lawyers yesterday said she has learned that her son’s remains were found, and she is heartbroken. Her attorney says Bauer held out hope that her three-year-old son would be found alive. Bauer and her boyfriend remain in jail in Manitowoc County in connection to Elijah’s disappearance. Prosecutors have not said when or if they plan to change those charges. Elijah Vue went missing

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RFK Jr. Plans Ballot Appeal

By Morgan McCarthy | September 18, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, is not giving-up in his bid to get off the Wisconsin ballot. Kennedy yesterday appealed a Dane County judge’s decision that keeps him on the November ballot. Kennedy is trying to make the case that Wisconsin’s ballot access law treats Republicans and Democrats differently than independent candidates. But the judge in the case said the law is clear, once you are on the Wisconsin ballot, you stay on the ballot. Kennedy is running out of time

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Deadly Monroe Co. Crash Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

A deadly crash is under investigation in Monroe County near Tomah. On Monday, September 16, 2024 at approximately 10:10 pm, a crash involving a GMC Savanna Van and a Chevrolet Silverado was reported on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 37. Wisconsin State Patrol units first on scene advised both drivers were trapped in their vehicles with significant injuries. I-90 eastbound was closed and traffic was rerouted at exit 28 for several hours while the crash was investigated and clean up

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Report Ranks Diversity Across the Union

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

A new report reveals the most and least-diverse states in the nation. WalletHub considered factors, like racial and ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity.  Political and religious diversity, as well as marital status were also considered.  Wisconsin ranked 40th on the list.  California is considered the most diverse state, while Maine ranked last. CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTINGS.

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Voter Registration Urged

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

Officials in Wisconsin are reminding folks that every vote matters.  The message comes on National Voter Registration Day today.  Folks can check their registration status at My-Vote-dot-WI-dot-gov.  That’s also where you can view polling locations and sample ballots.  Election Day is November 5th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

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Veterans Misdiagnosed at VA Will Receive Over Retroactive Benefits

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

“I am proud to have pushed the VA to do right by our Veterans and deliver the benefits each and every one of them has earned and deserve. Our country makes a sacred commitment to have our servicemembers’ backs when they come home from service, and I am committed to ensuring the VA holds up their end of the bargain.” -Senator Baldwin Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than

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CVTC Named Military Spouse Friendly School

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

“At CVTC, we recognize the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of our service members, veterans and their families. We remain dedicated to offering resources, flexibility and opportunities they need to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.” -CVTC President Sunem Beaton-Garcia Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) has been named a 2024-2025 Military Spouse Friendly® School by the Military Friendly® organization. Institutions of higher learning earn this award by answering survey questions about policies and procedures used to ensure that spouses of military veterans are

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Police Investigate Teen’s Picture in Menomonie

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

Police in Menomonie are investigating after a teen posted a picture of themselves holding a gun outside the city’s high school. Police first saw the picture Saturday night. They say the teen in the picture did have a BB gun at school last week, but police took that from them. It’s not clear just how old the teen is, or even if they’re a student at Menomonie High School. Prosecutors are reviewing the case, but no one is saying anything

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Political Attention Continues: Vance, Harris Plan WI Visits

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

There’s another political swing through Eau Claire. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will stop in Eau Claire later today. He’s due to speak to a crowd at the Eau Claire Event District at 4:30 this afternoon. Vance’s visit is just the latest from the top of the ticket in western Wisconsin, and is again a sign of just how important Wisconsin is this November. On the other side of the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit

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RFK Jr. to Stay on WI Ballot

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will stay on the Wisconsin ballot. A Dane County judge yesterday ruled that Kennedy cannot take his name off the ballot without causing a ‘logistical nightmare.’ Kennedy asked the judge to remove him, saying Wisconsin’s ballot access law creates two different timelines for Republicans and Democrats, and independent candidates. The judge said Wisconsin law is clear that once you are on the ballot, you stay on the ballot.

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