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It was a bit smaller of a crowd at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair this year.  Fair managers yesterday said about 110-thousand people walked through the fair’s gates this year.  Manager Rusty Volk says that’s about 10-percent less than last year. Volk blames the heat and the economy for the smaller crowd. Volk did say that the Leinenkugel Main Stage and the Northwestern Bank Grandstand brought out pretty good crowds for this year’s concerts.

Most people in Wisconsin want to keep their gas-powered cars. The state’s largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is out with a new poll that says 59-percent of people in the state opposed a gas-powered car ban. The poll says 22-percent of people support the idea, and another 19-percent aren’t sure.  No one has introduced a plan to stop gas powered engines in Wisconsin yet.  But Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are worried enough that it may happen, that

 Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Mankato, Minnesota have been named “Best Regional Hospitals” in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” ratings. The ratings were published on the U.S. News & World Report website on Tuesday, July 16. “It’s a testament to the tireless dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire team – from our doctors and nurses to our support staff. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional

Wisconsin employers who hire veterans are able to apply for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The state Department of Workforce Development says the initiative recognizes employers who hire and retain veterans and help connect them with the community. The recognition is meant to attract more veteran talent to the businesses. Applications will be accepted through this Friday, July 19. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Day two of the Republican National Convention will focus on immigration and crime. The theme in Milwaukee today will be “Make America Safe Again,” with speakers on deck to talk about supporting law enforcement and securing the southern border. Former UN Ambassador-turned one-time Trump challenger, Nikki Haley, is scheduled to speak on the importance of party unity. She dropped out of the race for the White House back in March. Thousands of Republican delegates and supporters have a new energy

The first of four suspects in a 2022 murder in Eau Claire has accepted a plea deal. Michael Purnell yesterday agreed to a no contest plea for the shooting death of Christopher Connell. Purnell’s deal saw prosecutors agree to drop  first degree murder charges in exchange for new charges of being party to felony murder. Investigators say Purnell is one of four people involved in the murder. The other three suspects have yet to go to trial or accept pleas

There aren’t a lot of details about the death of a woman who was a prisoner in the Chippewa County Jail. The woman was taken from the jail to the hospital on July 4th, was put on life support a few days later, and according to the coroner died on Sunday. No one is saying who the woman is, what she was in jail for, or just why she was taken to the hospital. The coroner’s office says the woman

There are new, disturbing details about the man accused of killing and chopping-up Sade Robinson. Newly unsealed search warrants say investigators found an axe, a woman’s ID card, several weapons, and women’s underwear hidden at Maxwell Anderson’s home. He is the prime suspect in Robinson’s death and disappearance. She went missing after a date with Anderson in early July. Detectives say the underwear was stuffed between a support beam and the house’s foundation. Investigators say they also found blood in

Two children are dead after a boat capsized over the weekend in the bay of Green Bay. The Coast Guard in Sturgeon Bay made that announcement yesterday. The sailboat was on its way from Green Island to Oconto when it lost contact. The Coast Guard says a three-year-old and five-year-old were on the board with their father. Their bodies were found yesterday. Crews are still searching for the dad, and say there is a chance that he is alive. Though

Menomonie is ready to allow ATVs and UTVs on city streets. The city council last night approved the plan to let people drive in town. Mayor Randy Knaack says it makes sense to allow people to drive their ATV or UTV to one of the area’s trails, as opposed to load it on a trailer every time you want to go out. The ordinance should be finalized next month, which means it will likely be October before riders can legally