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The deadline to lock in Wisconsin’s biennial budget has now passed.  State lawmakers failed to approve the two-year spending plan before yesterday, meaning the budget has not been delivered on time for the first time in eight years.  Republicans and Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have been going back and forth over the bill for months, disagreeing on funding for things like childcare, public schools, and tax cuts.  The state’s Joint Finance Committee will be meeting this morning to put

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors to take extra precautions out on the water this Fourth of July weekend.  Officials say the state’s rivers and lakes are high right now because of recent heavy rainfall.  Recreation Warden Joseph Mulrooney warns that rising water can make rivers unpredictable by changing currents and carrying more debris.  DNR officials will also be joining the nationwide Operation Dry Water initiative this weekend, an effort to crack down on boating

The Wisconsin State Patrol is entering a vehicle in this year’s Best Looking Cruiser contest.  The annual competition is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers.  Voters have until July eleventh to look through photos of police cars and trucks from across the nation and select their favorite.  The top 13 cruisers will be featured in next year’s AAST calendar, with the winner placed on the cover.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Flags will be at half-staff across Wisconsin today to honor Milwaukee Officer Kendall Corder who died after being shot on duty.  Corder and his partner responded to reports of shots fired last Thursday and were shot in what the Milwaukee Police Department calls an ambush.  Corder was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died yesterday afternoon.  The other officer, Christopher McCray, has been released from the hospital.  Flags will be lowered until tomorrow at sunset to honor Officer

Madison is one of the most educated cities in the nation. A new report from WalletHub compares 150 cities based on the percentage of residents with high school diplomas or college degrees and quality of education. Madison ranks third for being the most-educated, with only Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Milwaukee ranks 56th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Regis Catholic Schools is pleased to introduce Michael McHorney ‘02 as the new Regis Athletic Director (Grades 5-12). “It’s an honor and privilege to serve as the next Athletic Director for Regis Catholic Schools,” McHorney said. “As a proud Regis alumnus, I’ve experienced firsthand the profound impact that faith, academics, and athletics can have on a person’s life. I’m grateful to the administration and leadership for their confidence in me to lead athletics at Regis.” Mr. McHorney is particularly passionate

On June 29, 2025 at approximately 3:11 a.m. the Price County Dispatch Center received a report of a  residential structure fire at an address on Shandy Knoll Road in the Township of Fifield. The caller  advised one individual was able to escape the residence, but two other individuals were still within the  home. The individual who escaped the residence had significant, life-threatening injuries. Pike Lake Fire  Department, Pike Lake First Responders, Fifield Fire Department, Park Falls Fire Department, Park Falls 

The City of Chippewa Falls is thrilled to announce the installation  of a musical playground at Erickson Park, a beautiful community space renowned for its scenic beauty  and accessible outdoor amenities. The new musical playground will offer interactive, outdoor musical  instruments for visitors of all ages to enjoy, further enhancing the park’s appeal as a destination for  recreation, relaxation, and community connection.  John Jimenez, Chippewa Falls Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, shares his enthusiasm,  “Erickson Park is a great

July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage of the military community’s unique culture and circumstances, resulting in losses exceeding $584 million in 2024 according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Last year, there were more than 99,000 reports of fraud and 38,000 reports of identity theft filed with the FTC

Charges are moving forward against a Hudson man accused of killing his wife.  Police performing a welfare check at a home on Namekagon Street back in March found the victim dead at the scene.  During a preliminary hearing held on Friday, it was determined that charges against 54-year-old Chad Haworth — including 1st-degree intentional homicide — would be held over for trial.