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Wisconsin’s supreme court is questioning whether it should once again allow for ballot drop boxes. The new liberal-majority court heard arguments from yesterday from a liberal group that says it’s unconstitutional to not allow Wisconsin voters to drop off their ballots at unmanned boxes throughout a community. The court’s conservative justices said there’s nothing in state law that specifically allows for ballot drop boxes, and pointed to the law that says absentee voting is a privilege in Wisconsin. Still, the

Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona), joined by Senators Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Romaine Quinn (R – Cameron) gathered at the Altoona Family Restaurant to announce senate republicans’ plans to override Governor Evers’ vetoes of five bills. The Senators shared their plans to override SB 1014, the grant program that would release the $15 million to the Chippewa Valley after the HSHS and Prevea closures, SB 312, regarding PFAS contamination, SB 736, which relates to post-election audits,

 Wisconsin farmers are making progress in sustainable farming practices, according to the results of the annual conservation survey supported by Farmers for Sustainable Foods. The report, released today, captures farmers’ conservation efforts statewide, demonstrating continued progress and environmental benefits. This report marks the sixth consecutive year of documenting conservation practices with farmer-led conservation groups, signifying the farmers’ commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing soil and water quality. In 2023, 254 farmers from six different farmer-led groups supported by Farmers for

An air quality advisory has extended to some Southern Wisconsin areas through the evening. The state Department of Natural Resources says the diminished air quality is due to Canadian wildfires. The warning is for sensitive groups including people with heart or lung diseases, older people, and children.

A previously unidentified person found dead and stuck in a chimney in Madison has been named. The body, found more than thirty years ago, was found in a pipe in the Good ‘n Loud Music Store on University Avenue. Ronnie Joe Kirk was originally from Oklahoma, but his last ties were in Wisconsin. He was identified through the DNA Doe Project using genetic genealogy.

Two BMX bikers from Wood County are slated to compete in the World Championships. Eighteen-year-old Talynn Dickey and eight-year-old Rowyn Fischer will be part of the competition in South Carolina. Both girls qualified during performances in Virginia in February. The competition begins on Sunday.

Update 5/15/24: The dog involved in the bite is pictured in the below image. The health department is hoping to identify and speak with the dog’s owner to check that the dog is up to date on their rabies shots. If the dog is not up to date on rabies shots, the dog will need to quarantine at a veterinary office for a period of time. Officials try to contact pet owners after an animal bite to verify their pet’s

 Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $1.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut energy costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses power our rural communities, creating jobs and economic opportunity for families across the Badger State,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to help these Made in Wisconsin businesses cut energy costs, combat climate change, and increase the efficiency of their operations.”

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 9:10 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received several calls of two people in the water near the docks at Lakeside Cantina in Chetek. One of the subjects was immediately located and pulled from the water, the other subject remained missing. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Chetek Ambulance, Chetek Fire Department, WI DNR, Chetek Police Department, Marshfield Medical Center Ambulance and Mayo Helicopter all responded to scene. Upon arrival

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received a call of a 4-Wheeler accident on the ATV trail just north of Dallas on 17th St. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the WI DNR, Dallas Ambulance, Mayo Ambulance, Dallas Fire Department, Barron County First Responders and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows a 16 year old from Hillsdale lost control of his ATV on the ATV