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The warden at the prison in Waupun is walking away. The Wisconsin State Journal obtained an email from Warden Randall Hepp to workers at the prison that said Hepp is resigning, effective immediately. The prison in Waupun is dealing with a number of problems, including a months-long lockdown and now a federal investigation. There is no indication that Hepp himself is looking at any charges related to the investigation, but several other prison workers have already resigned or been fired

Wisconsin’s new absentee ballot forms are due in a northern Wisconsin courtroom this week. A judge in Marinette County will hear arguments against the new absentee ballot envelopes that double as both a ballot envelope, and a request for an official absentee ballot. The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved the new envelopes earlier this year, but critics say those envelopes could end-up forcing people to commit voter fraud. Attorney Kevin Scott says using the envelope would have voters falsely certify that

Eau Claire’s library is now offering a way to connect with public benefits. The L.E. Phillips Library is allowing volunteers with Western Dairyland, Workforce Development, Lutheran Social Services Western Dairyland, Workforce Development and Lutheran Social Services to work out of the library and sign people up for food stamps and state insurance. David Stanley with Eau Claire County’s Department of Human Services says there is a lot of need in Eau Claire, but he says many people don’t know where

Dana Jeffrey Wobschall, 68 years of age, from Mauston Wi has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 7th offense. On 5/31/24, at approximately 6:57pm, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on USH 53 northbound at Shell Creek Road for an improper turn. A subsequent investigation including standardized field sobriety tests were conducted. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of

It’s Bike Week in Wisconsin.  This year’s theme for Wisconsin Bike Week is “Bikes Mean Business,” and the Wisconsin Bike Fed, who organizes the event, is encouraging state residents to support local bike shops this week and other businesses that “provide bike accessibility, amenities and discounts.”  Wisconsin Bike Week has been recognized by proclamation by Governor Evers, and is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  A schedule of Bike Week events can be found on the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and a brand new month. It’s June! We’re glad you are here. Whether you are adjusting to the first days of Summer vacation or plugging away with your normal routine, we flip the page to a new month as it seems time flies faster all the time. For that reason, we like to intentionally slow things down a bit on Saturday morning with a simpler “scroll down memory lane.” This is an easy look back

A Sparta man has been arrested for cattle rustling.  The Jackson County Sheriff”s Office said this week that about 20-thousand-dollars worth of cattle were being taken in the middle of the night in the county north of Sparta.  Authorities have identified 20-year-old Jennings Christenson of Sparta as the suspect. The sheriff’s office says the cattle has been recovered and Christenson has been taken to Jackson County Jail. 

The Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival is underway near Appleton.  The annual three-day event started yesterday at Doyle Park in the town of Little Chute, with carnival rides, entertainment, children’s games, a petting zoo, and of course, cheese tasting.  The highlight of today’s festival will be the Big Cheese Parade, which begins at 10:30am. CLICK HERE TO SLICE OFF THE DETAILS.

Governor Tony Evers is raising the Pride flag at the state capitol.  Pride month starts today, and Governor Evers and his administration marked the occasion with a flag-raising ceremony.  The governor said the flag marks Wisconsin’s commitment to welcome everyone to the state, no matter their background, religion, sexuality or any other attribute.  The Pride flag will remain up at the capitol through the entire month. 

Governor Tony Evers is announcing three new appointees to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents after one regent refused to step down.  Last week, GOP-appointed regent Robert Atwell said he would stay on the board past his term until a successor was appointed and confirmed.  “The Daily Cardinal” says on Friday Evers appointed three new regents to fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three GOP-appointed regents whose terms ended on May 1st, including Atwell’s.