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A Dane County judge has struck down Act 10. Judge Jacob Frost yesterday declared the 2011 law that changed how public sector unions could negotiate their contracts to be unconstitutional because some police officers in the state were covered by the law’s restrictions, while others were not. The ruling comes 13 years after Act 10 first passed, and after a raft of earlier challenges in both state and federal court. None of those other courts found problems with Act 10,

The White House is denying President Biden lied when he previously said he would not pardon his son Hunter. Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One that Biden came to this decision this weekend. She also claimed Hunter Biden was being singled out with his prosecutions. Republicans and some Democrats were not happy with the pardon, claiming Biden put family ahead of the country. Mark Mayfield has more. When it comes to Wisconsin, Republican Congressman says President’s Biden’s

It’s life in prison for one of the men charged with killing  three people near La Crosse back in 2021. A judge yesterday handed down 37-year-old Nya Thao’s sentence. Police say he killed three people in a local rock quarry over a drug debt. Thao’s first trial ended with a hung jury, but his second ended with a conviction. The other suspect in the case pleaded guilty in October of last year, and is already in prison.

It’s going to be crowded at the Cane’s today. Eau Claire Police are already warning of traffic jams at the new Raising Cane’s on Gateway Drive. The new restaurant opens at 10 a.m., and the lunch crowd is expected to be huge. Police have a map, and a special traffic pattern posted on their Facebook page and you can see more WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

With Winter underway local reminders are being issued when it comes to driving and shaking the rust off our winter weather behaviors. These tips are for both home and on the road: First, if you are at a house, make sure the driveway, sidewalk, vents around the   house, and any fire hydrants by you are cleared of snow. Doing these tips will reduce the chances of getting injured through slipping and falling, as well as reduce   the risk of a

Several Midwest states, including Wisconsin, are at Elevated Risk of power shortages in case of extreme weather conditions this winter.  The North American Electric Reliability Corporation says there are two main reasons.  First, more power is being used because of the switch to electric heat, electric cars and trucks, and large data centers.  Second, traditional power plants are being retired and replaced by solar and wind power, which are less reliable in extreme weather.  Other states at Elevated Risk include

Today is Snowplow Driver Day in Wisconsin.  Governor Tony Evers encourages Wisconsin drivers to move over or leave at least 200 feet of space behind working snow plows. The National Weather Service says the state is facing snow showers due to a snowstorm traveling across the northern U.S. starting tomorrow.  Plows will be expected.   

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will roll into Wisconsin Dec. 7 with 13 shows scheduled over three days. Each show will feature a half-hour live concert by musical artists The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy. Anyonewishing to attend a Holiday Train show is encouraged to bring a donation of cash or a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. All donations stay local to help feed those in need in the community, and the food bank

“Former Rep. Nelsen was an exceptional example of a dedicated public servant, making history as the first woman to serve as minority leader in the history of our state legislature,” -Gov. Tony Evers Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #245 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Dec. 2, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Betty Jo Nelsen, who passed away on Thurs., Oct. 17, 2024,

This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose how much money it is worth, and recipients can choose what they would like to spend that money on – but gift cards are also used in multiple ways by scammers and fraudsters. Whether giving or receiving a prepaid gift card this year, it is