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The state’s Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate legally harvested Wisconsin deer to its Deer Donation Program.  The request comes as the department combats rising food-pantry demand.  Hunters must field-dress, register, and in some counties have the deer tested for chronic wasting disease before drop-off.  DNR officials emphasize minimizing lead exposure by using non-lead ammunition.  The program has provided over 100-thousand deer since it began in 2000.

There may be a new recipe for Green Eggs and Ham in our future. Fans of Dr. Seuss can expect the release of a newly discovered manuscript next year.  Tammy Trujillo has details.

Local food banks report a surge in demand only days after the USDA announced a suspension of the federal Food Share program beginning next month.  Officials with the Feed My People agency say on an average weekday, they help some 300 to 350 households.  Since the USDA announcement, they’ve already served up to 500 households a day.  They say when the end of the Food Share payments officially end, they expect the number to rise.    Wisconsin has joined a group

State and local leaders are hoping to resolve a loophole affecting tobacco sales in Wisconsin.  Federal law doesn’t allow people under 21 to purchase tobacco and nicotine products, but state law says anyone over 18 can buy the products.  In Milwaukee, Alderman Peter Burgelis has tried to change the local ordinance, but learned that nothing can change unless the law is changed at the state level.  More than half of the city’s common councilmembers have signed a letter advocating for

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has honored Xcel Energy with its Regents Business Partnership Award.  The award highlights businesses that show exceptional dedication to working with the university to benefit students and the region.  Xcel’s partnership with the university includes work in workforce development and major infrastructure projects.    

State Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a federal lawsuit with 24 other states and D.C. over the suspension of SNAP benefits. The suit says the federal government has funds to continue the food assistance program during the shutdown. It says suspending the program would be the first in its history and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Around 40-million Americans, including about 700-thousand in Wisconsin, rely on SNAP benefits.

On October 28th, 2025 at 10:38 A.M the Barron County Sheriff’s along with the Rice Lake Police Department and Washburn County Sheriff’s Department arrested Devon Bernstein for two sexual assaults that he allegedly committed over the last 48 hours. When confronted by law enforcement Bernstein attempted to evade arrest and a deputy used an Electronic Control Device (Taser) to apprehend him. Bernstein was taken to the Barron County Jail and is awaiting charges.  No other information will be released at

Eau Claire city officials are reminding motorists that alternate side parking will take effect this Saturday, November 1st.  The rules are in effect from November 1st until May 1st, even if there is no snow.  More information is available on the city’s website WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Eau Claire officials are considering a hike in its 24-dollar local wheel tax to 50 dollars to help raise money for road projects.  It’s a move other municipalities across the state have made.  Revenues generated by wheel taxes can only be used for transportation projects in Wisconsin.  Currently, local wheel tax revenues total one-million dollars which Eau Claire officials say doesn’t go far enough to cover all the projects that need to be funded.  The proposal will be on the

UPDATE: On 10/28/2025 Investigator Chris Kowalczyk and Trevor Plehal followed up with this case.  Landen J Sarauer DOB 06/04/2008 Landen Sarauer was arrested and charged with attempted burglary, criminal damage, and a bond violation as Landen is on bond Chippewa County Case Number 2025CM000251 State of Wisconsin vs. LANDEN J SARAUER . Landen admitted he was going to take vapes. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding an attempted burglary/theft at the Cenex Express Mart, 19756 County Highway