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A bill that would have eliminated work permit requirements for 14- and 15- year-old Wisconsin workers is vetoed by the governor. Governor Tony Evers vetoed the bill today. U-S Department of Labor Data says there was a more than 100-percent increase in minors employed in violation of labor laws from 2021 to 2023. Evers says the state had an all-time low number of unemployed workers last year, and there are other ways to make the workforce more competitive.

 On April 7, Xcel Energy’s Wisconsin and Michigan operating company, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, is commemorating 100 years of service. “It hasn’t always been easy, but our ability to adapt, evolve and thrive while staying true to our core values is a point of immense pride.”   The company’s journey began when Northern States Power Company of Minnesota purchased the Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Company which had recently completed construction of the Wissota Hydroelectric Project. The newly acquired company, with headquarters that

America’s Little Miss Organization has a local connection to the stage. Carmina Shields has been selected to represent the Chippewa Valley the State competition for the title “America’s Little Midwest Wisconsin.  America’s Little Miss Organization is a “non-glitz” pageant that encourages young ladies to showcase their personalities from within. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. April 12 through the 14th 2024, Carmina will join other contestants from across the State in the city of Burnsville. Contestants participate in on-stage questions & introduction,

On Wednesday, the state’s largest law enforcement group, the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), issued the following statement on behalf of its members employed by the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department: Since the much-publicized controversy involving Sheriff Travis Hakes first began in the summer of 2023, the deputies that comprise the Chippewa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (CCDSA) have been regularly approached by both members of the general public and officers from surrounding law enforcement agencies who inquire for our views on

It has been a year to-the-day since two western Wisconsin police officers were gunned down in the line of duty. Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel, and Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach died in a shootout with a suspect one year ago today. Police in Chetek are taking the day to remember Officer Breidenbach. The chief there says they’re not going to sit around and mope, he says they’re going to share some memories just like she would have wanted them

It may be too cloudy to get a good look at today’s eclipse in Eau Claire. Forecasters say there’s a good chance for both rain and clouds throughout the day. The eclipse runs for several hours, from roughly noonish til a little after 3 p.m, so you could see something. In our state, forecasters say the best place to see the eclipse is down by Milwaukee. The best place in the country is a small strip that runs from Texas

Searchers who are looking for Elijah Vue are hoping for a huge turnout today. Elijah Vue, 3, is still missing.(Two Rivers Police Department) Volunteers are asking for 100 people to help look for the missing three-year-old today in Manitowoc County. Vue has been missing since February 20th, and his mother isn’t saying where he could be. Today’s search is expected to sweep through a large part of Manitowoc County. Authorities continue to search for Vue as well, but today’s search

Wisconsin’s new political maps could mean the return of an old state lawmaker. Rob Kreibich says he’s running for the State Assembly, again. This time, Kreibich  will run in the new 28th District. That covers parts of central and eastern St. Croix County. Kreibich served 14 years in the State Assembly, he left back in 2007 and has been working as the president of the New Richmond Chamber. Kreibich says he’ll push for tax relief, regulatory reform, smaller government, and

President Biden will be in Wisconsin on Monday to announce a new Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The planned announcement comes after the Supreme Court stopped his previous attempt at a student debt program almost a year ago. The Wall Street journal says the new plan will be regulated through the Higher Education Act of 1965.

On Saturday April 6, 2024, at approximately 9:46 a.m., the Dunn County Communication Center received a 911 call reporting that on Lake Menomin, near the Fish and Game boat landing, an un-manned boat was spinning in circles and the male operator had fallen into the water. The Menomonie Police Department, Menomonie Fire Department, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, UW Stout Police Department and the Wisconsin DNR all responded to the incident. An unresponsive male was located in Lake Menomin and pulled