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It is going to cost a lot more to insure American Family Filed this year. The ballpark is looking at a half-million dollar insurance premium spike. The Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District says it will need to spend a total of 790 thousand-dollars to insure the home of the Brewers. The district says flood insurance is driving the price increase. The Menomonee River runs just a few blocks from the ballpark, but is right next to some of the stadium’s

A recent research project connects farmers and health. Central Wisconsin dairy farmers shared many of the same microscopic organisms as their cows that may lead to greater protection against illnesses like allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema and diarrheal diseases, according to a study led by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. Marshfield Clinic Health System researchers collaborated with the Washington University School of Medicine to publish one of the largest studies of its kind in the April issue of Nature Microbiology on the health of dairy

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at approximately 8:08 AM, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was advised of avehicle pursuit initiated by the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that was entering Dunn County westbound on US Highway 12 toward Elk Mound. The suspect vehicle had reportedly fled after a Trooperapproached it when making a traffic stop. The vehicle crashed into the ditch when exiting the freewayand then re-entered the roadway and fled westbound toward Dunn County at speeds in excess of 100MPH.

The man on trial for the 2022 stabbing in the Apple River told the jury yesterday he felt he had no choice but to defend himself. Nicolae Miu spent most of the day yesterday answering questions in his murder trial. He told the jury he was simply trying to get away from a group of teens who were harassing him, and eventually fighting with him in the river two years ago. Miu is charged with killing one of those teens,

A judge wants another competency hearing for the woman accused of driving through Chippewa Falls’ Christmas decorations. Ebony Hudson was in court for a hearing yesterday. She claimed she was competent last December when she drove through the display at Irvine Park. She’s also accused of ramming into a city truck that blocked her as she tried to drive away. Prosecutors have never offered a motive for the attack on the Christmas Decorations. The judge yesterday said he wants another

At least one Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin says the decision not to require the SAT or the ACT at the University of Wisconsin is denying reality. State Senator Duey Stroebel is criticizing UW regents who voted on Friday to extend the UW’s test-optional policy until at least 2027. The university says most schools in the country are now test-optional and the university says they have not seen a drop in GPAs or test scores since dropping the testing requirement back

It was a lucky weekend for a handful of people across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Lottery says five people won big jackpots in five separate cities last weekend. That includes two winning 150 thousand-dollar Powerball tickets that were sold in Black River Falls, and Tomah for Saturday’s drawing. There was also a 50 thousand-dollar winner sold in New Berlin. Then on Sunday, the lottery says a winning 350 thousand-dollar SuperCash! Ticket was sold Stevens Point, and a 100 thousand-dollar  All or

The public is being notified of a sex offender to be released in the community. BORN: 08/17/1993 MALE / WHITE  HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT 220 lbs.   HAIR: RED (SHAVED) EYES: BROWN   Richard S. Hulburt will be released on 4/16/2024 and will be residing in Chippewa Falls, as we await the official address. On 12/12/2018 Hulburt was convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, on 11/9/2011  Hulburt was convicted of 4th Degree Sexual Assault and Lewd behavior for exposing himself.  

A Conagra plant in South Eastern Wisconsin is closing, and hundreds of people will lose their jobs. The Birds Eye plant in Beaver Dam notified Wisconsin Workforce Development it would be closing. The company says more than 250 people, including production and support employees, will lose their jobs as part of the closure. Production will end in June, and all warehouse operations will cease by January of next year. The plant closure is expected to be permanent.

Madison is planting more than 13-hundred trees this spring. The City of Madison says the trees come from 27 species selected by specialized arborists. The trees will be planted along city streets, including the isthmus. The City says residents who get new trees in front of their homes should follow the new tree care guide on the Urban Forestry website. Planting will continue through the end of April.