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The first LGBTQ historical landmark in Wisconsin is in Milwaukee. People gathered at the former site of the Black Nite Tavern yesterday to honor the landmark and Josie Carter. Carter was a Black transgender woman who defended the tavern during an uprising in 1961, after four men started a fight in the gay bar. The Wisconsin Historical Society says it’ll be one of almost 30 new markers telling the stories of underrepresented communities statewide.

Sharp-tailed grouse hunting will be closed this year in Wisconsin, despite an increase in population. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says conservation groups and biologists have concerns about the long-term viability for grouse. The species has been recovering since an all time-low population in 2021. This year will be the sixth closed season in a row.

Officials in Barron County have released the following as an effort to keep public safety a priority: Over the past 24 hours, Law Enforcement in Barron County has given Narcan to 3 different subjects who were not fully responsive in public settings in separate areas across the county. Narcan is a life-saving medication that reverses a drug overdose. This is not a common occurrence for law enforcement in Barron county, especially 3 times in 24 hours. While we continue to

 Music on Main is a new summer concert series downtown Menomonie on the second Friday of every month. Live music is hosted at multiple indoor venues, there will be street performers, and NEW in August is an outdoor stage on 2nd Street East between The Mabel Tainter and Cobblestone Inn & Suites with local food truck Vallartacos and a beer tent.  Boutiques and shops will stay open late with sidewalk sales and entertainment like author meet & greets, sidewalk art,

Tyler Quilling of Menomonie, Wisconsin is advancing to the 2024 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest as an Individual after scoring well at the 2024 Area Animal Science Days dairy judging competition in Shawano County.  The State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on August 18th in Madison. “I was never without my notepad and pencil when the Dunn County Dairy Judging team showed up to our farm for a practice.” -Tyler Quilling According to -Jill A. Jorgensen, WI Youth Development

The Community Table, Eau Claire is in urgent need of helpers to fill volunteer openings thisAugust! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP. “For many of the community members this is the only meal they may receive in a day. Thus, it becomes critical to maintain the service to help them in sustaining themselves.” -Executive Director, TJ Atkins Serving 80-100 people a day requires many hands to make a meal happen at the Community Table. In recent

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. In an email to supporters, Harris said Walz “is a relentless advocate for working families and a battle-tested leader.” Harris reportedly told Walz the news during a video call this morning. On X, Walz said it’s an honor of a lifetime join Harris in her campaign for the White House. He added she shows us the politics of what’s possible and said he’s all in. The

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is going to the political hub in the race for president tomorrow. Both Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance, and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be in town. Harris is scheduled to make a stop in Eau Claire with her new VP pick. Vance is set to deliver a speech to the faithful in northwestern Wisconsin. The dual-visit is just the latest sign of how important Wisconsin is in this year’s elections. The latest polls continue

There could be another delay in the plea deal for the mom of the missing little boy from Two Rivers.  Katrina Bauer’s lawyer yesterday stepped away from the case, citing a conflict of interest. The change could mean a hiccup for tomorrow’s bail hearing, and that could lead to a delay in Bauer’s guilty plea.  She is reportedly ready to plead guilty to neglect charges connected to her son’s disappearance.  Elijah Vue has been missing since February.  Both his mom

Add Altoona Schools to the list of school districts in Wisconsin with Narcan available in their school buildings. Altoona Schools are installing overdose aid kits ahead of the return to school this fall. The kits will go in at Altoona High School, the middle and intermediate schools, and the city’s elementary school. State Senator Jesse James says the idea is to be prepared just in case someone needs overdose medication. The Overdose Response Network is helping bring the kits to