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The cause of a sinkhole in Eastern Wisconsin has been determined. The Village of Whitefish Bay says a deep storm sewer failed, causing the seventy-foot-deep sinkhole. The hole opened on a walking path between Buckley Park and Big Bay Park. Temporary road closures and park access limitations could be coming as the Village finds a solution for the 90-year-old sewer.

Four University of Wisconsin-River Falls choral ensembles and one university band have been selected as finalists for a prestigious national honor. Four different choral groups led by UW-River Falls Director of Choral Activities Cera Babb, of Hudson, have been chosen as national finalists for The American Prize in Choral Performance. The four ensembles named as national finalists are the university’s Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Tenor/Bass Ensemble, and the Treble Choir.  In addition, the University Band at UW-River Falls, led by Band Director Gary

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions effective beginning June 19, 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recommended that measures be taken to minimize the potential spread of influenza. HPAI (H5N1) has been detected in

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2023 economic impact data, showing Eau Claire County tourism experienced a record-breaking 2023, generating $459 million in total economic impact and contributing to Wisconsin tourism’s historic $25 billion economic impact. The results mark back-to-back record years for the Eau Claire County tourism industry.  The 2023 economic impact surpassed the previous Eau Claire County record of $434 million set in 2022. Eau Claire County also set a record for direct visitor spending at $284.5 million,

“With  miles of biking, hiking, snowmobile and ATV trails, and expansive waterways for fishing, boating  and kayaking, outdoor recreation is just part of the visitors’ experience in this undiscovered gem  in the heart of the Midwest.”  -Sue Leonard, Tourism Director for the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released  2023 economic impact data, showing Chippewa County tourism experienced a record-breaking  2023, generating $184 million and contributing to Wisconsin tourism’s historic $25 billion  economic impact.  The

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Invasive Species Council’s Invasive Species Action Awards held on June 5th at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Previously known as the Invader Crusader Awards, these individuals and groups in professional and volunteer settings positively help fight against invasives. Marshfield resident Dan Umhoefer earned one of 13 prestigious awards for his work in removing invasive species from Marshfield’s parks and trails and restoring its ecological diversity by

One person is dead, and one person is in custody after a homicide in La Crosse County.  The sheriff’s office yesterday said it got a 911 call from the Town of Shelby.  When they arrived, deputies found a woman who was dead.  The sheriff’s office says deputies then arrested 39 year old Zachary Fritz in connection with her death. There is no word yet how the woman died, or what led-up to her killing.  Investigators in La Crosse say they’re

Lawyers for the now-teenager who’s accused of killing Lily Peters continue to fight to keep his case out of adult court. Both the defense and prosecution have filed their briefs with the appellate court. The suspect in the case was 14-years-old when Chippewa Falls Police say he beat, raped, and strangled Peters as she was walking home back in 2022. The case has lingered for over two years because of a judicial backlog, and because of the back-and-forth over whether

Madison Police say more people were hurt than first thought in Sunday’s shooting at The Lux. The city’s police department yesterday said 12 people were hurt in the shooting. Officers say 10 people were grazed by bullets, one person was injured by broken glass, and another hurt their shoulder while trying to get away from the gunfire. Madison Police continue to say they don’t have any suspects or a motive in the shooting. Though investigators did say the party where

Wisconsin’s governor is telling the state’s university leaders that he wants nearly a billion-dollars more for the UW next year. Governor Tony Evers told UW regents last week that he plans to ask lawmakers for 800-million dollars more for the university. That’d be 400-million in each year of the state’s two-year budget. Evers says the University of Wisconsin is at a “critical junction,” and needs significant investments to prevent “further degradation.” The governor’s request comes after lawmakers agreed earlier this