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Governor Evers kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with Chippewa Falls Students.  Evers was highlighting his 300-million-dollar plan at combating youth mental health that has seen a rise in numbers over the last 10 years.  While at the school he also toured the Fabrication laboratory the school has and declared it “Fab Lab Day.” Fab Labs provide students hands-on experience using advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.

Republican Josh Schoemann has created a committee to run for Governor in 2026. Not only is he the first republican, but he is also the first person to put his name in the hat for Governor. Schoemann is the executive of Washington County, which has a high number of republicans. Schoemann will most likely not be the only republican to enter the race as we are still 19 months away. Current Governor Tony Evers has not announced if he plans

The man accused of abducting a pregnant Beaver Dam teen is bound over for trial in Wisconsin.  A judge in Dodge County found probable cause during Gary Day’s court appearance earlier this morning.  The 40-year-old suspect is accused of abducting the 17-year-old girl in February.  She was reported missing for two months, and was five months pregnant with Day’s baby when the two were found in the Omaha area.  Day’s bond is set at two-million dollars.  He’ll be arraigned for

Brazen Head Pub in West Bend is the winner of the Second Annual Best Burger In Wisconsin Contest.  The restaurant’s Brazen Beer Cheese Burger won the award.  The Wisconsin Beef Council started the contest last year to promote beef burgers made in restaurants statewide.  Customers nominated their favorite burgers for the contest, and a panel of judges tried each of the eight highest vote-getters to decide the winner.  The All American Burger at Pickles Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst won

The majority of Wisconsinites already have REAL IDs.  The Transportation Security Administration will start requiring a REAL ID to board domestic flights or visit federal buildings starting on May 7.  A REAL ID meets higher federal security standards and requires multiple documents like a birth certificate, social security card, or passport.   REAL IDs are marked with a gold star.  According to the Wisconsin DOT, 64 percent of Wisconsinites have the gold star on their license.  More information on getting a

The community is invited to Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake’s Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, May 14 from 4-6PM. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held with the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce at 4PM, followed by an open house from 4:30-6PM. Visitors are invited to take guided tours of the newly renovated building while enjoying live music and hors d’oeuvres. On Saturday, December 7, 2024, there was a significant water pipe burst at Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake that

As we get closer to Summer it will be the welcome return of our big small-town fun. A local event now has a chance to hit the bigtime! Windmill Days is Baldwin’s yearly festivity and according to the Windmill Days Secretary, Melissa Anderson, is more than an event—it’s a celebration of who we are. From the familiar sight of our windmills to the laughter shared in our parks and streets, it brings Baldwin together like nothing else. Now, they are

Plea deals have been reached in a sexual assault case in Eau Claire.  The assaults happened in the early two-thousands. Christopher and Daniel Rodriguez assaulted the victim when he was eight years old and continued until he was a teenager. Yesterday, plea deals were made and if they follow their guidelines, both men can have their charges amended after three years.

Joann Fabrics will close all 24 of its Wisconsin locations by the end of May, following its second bankruptcy filing in eleven months.  Liquidation sales are already underway affecting stores in Madison, Brookfield, Racine, and Sheboygan Falls.  The closures are part of a national shutdown involving more than 800 stores. Joann has long been a staple for crafters, 4-H clubs, and art classrooms across the state.  Customers are advised to redeem any gift cards or store credits before final closing

Tomah Health Community Center made a 25-hundred-dollar donation to the Family Promise homeless shelter. Officials with the shelter have said there is a bigger demand for the shelter due to the downward slide of the economy. Family Promise provides a space for families with children under the age of 18. They also give support to families who are facing eviction.