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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is clearing the way for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy. Michael Castner reports.

Tuition hikes are proposed for the Universities of Wisconsin. UW President Jay Rothman asked for an up to five-percent tuition increase this morning. The increase would apply to resident undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 school year. The UW Board of Regents will consider approving the change on Thursday.

The Wisconsin Legislature can no longer allow appointed committees to pause, object to, or suspend administrative rules. Governor Tony Evers says the ruling means small groups of lawmakers can no longer interfere with state government doing its work. Evers sued the Wisconsin State Legislature for obstructing government operations. The State Supreme Court decision agrees, saying the committee actions are unconstitutional.

Eau Claire, WI will host the 18th annual U.S. National Kubb Championship this weekend, July 11 – 13th, at the Eau Claire Soccer Park. This year’s event matches last year’s World Record with 144 3+ player teams and boasts teams and players from over 25 different states and Belgium. Registration for this year’s tournament filled up in only 38 hours. The U.S. Championship is held every year in Eau Claire, officially The Kubb Capital of North America.  The weekend events

Three women are in custody following a police search of an Eau Claire home.  Police arrested Shannon Cockerham after a criminal complaint led officers to conduct surveillance outside her home.  Officers executed a search warrant of the residence and found multiple notebooks with names and dollar amounts, as well as scales and drug-related equipment.  Soleo Allen and Gabrielle Vondrasek were arrested after getting caught leaving the residence.   

Bond is being set for the suspect in a Holmen homicide.  Thirty-eight-year-old Jacob Klaver is charged with 1st degree intentional homicide in the killing last month of a man found dead inside a home on Granum Street.  Bond was set yesterday at one-million dollars.

The WESTconsin Credit Union is hosting its annual food drive.  An estimated 400 food items were collected during last year’s event along with over 27 hundred dollars in donations for local pantries.  This year’s event runs through July 19th and donations can be made at any WESTconsin branch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is getting eliminated.  Cuts by the U.S. Army are causing the removals of the program at ten universities starting in the summer next year.  ROTC programs at UW-Madison and Marquette University will not be impacted.  About 40 students participate in the program across Fox Valley.

Two of Wisconsin’s congressmen are calling on Canada to do more to prevent wildfire risk.  Republicans Tom Tiffany and Glenn Grothman wrote to Canada’s ambassador Kirsten Hillman with a request to raise the issue with national agencies and the forest service.  The congressmen were joined by four other legislators in their letter to Hillman. 

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is coming back this week.  Monday saw the arrival of semi trucks and trailers hauling rides and other equipment.  The fair’s executive director, Rusty Volk, says the fair is introducing a Kid’s Corner building offering face painting and carnival activities directed at kids.   The fair opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday evening.