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Just one person has officially filed paperwork in the race for Chippewa Falls Mayor.   Bridget Givens, the City Clerk for the City of Chippewa Falls, said that Jason Hiess is the only person who has submitted adequate paperwork to appear on the ballot for the mayor’s seat.  The deadline was January 7th.  In December, Heiss announced his intention to run for Mayor of Chippewa Falls as well as his intention to run for re-election for his 7th DIstrict Alderman seat. 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting state residents to come check out America’s national bird in the wild.  DNR is hosting Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie next Saturday, January 18th.  There is a new Wisconsin River overlook in Prairie du Sac that guests can spot the eagles from.  Sauk Prairie High School will also be hosting live raptor shows as part of the gathering.  Everything is free to attend. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS.

The man accused of killing a woman and two girls in New Lisbon is now in police custody. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office says a large police presence in the city of Elroy is related to their investigation into suspect Virgil Thew. A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office says the public is not in any danger. More information about Thew’s arrest is expected later today.

There’s more information about the investigation into the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. Fifteen-year-old student Natalie Rupnow opened fire at the school in December, killing a teacher and another student before killing herself. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says detectives are analyzing 21 bullet casings that were recovered from the scene. He says it seems two guns were brought to the school, but only one was used. The department is still working to find a motive and determine the validity

The annual employment report for 2024 in Wisconsin shows some record-high numbers. The Department of Workforce Development says the state saw seven months in a row of record-high employment, along with consistent low unemployment. DWD says there were also more disabled workers and registered apprentices than ever statewide. Worker’s compensation insurance rates also dropped for the ninth year in a row, saving employers more than ten-percent compared to 2023.

A new strain of norovirus is spreading across Wisconsin. The Centers for Disease Control says ten outbreaks were reported in Wisconsin in the last month – the most of all US states. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping, so the virus is commonly mistaken for a stomach bug. The CDC recommends hand washing often, since hand sanitizer won’t kill the virus.

Applications are open for the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The Department of Natural Resources says high school students are eligible to submit their artwork through April 30. The DNR asks that entries have visuals focused on outdoor recreation or local animals and plants. The passes provide access to more than 60 state parks, forests, and other recreation areas statewide. More information is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The City of Marshfield will begin ash tree removals in Braem Park starting this month (January). This is the fourth year of removals following a five-year plan to remove a majority of the ash tree population within the park. This is a proactive approach to remove ash trees before they become hazardous from being infected with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This year’s tree removal area is roughly four acres in size and is located in the northeast portion of the

Federal offices are closed across Wisconsin today to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. A state funeral for the 39th president is happening at the National Cathedral in Washington this morning. The U.S. Postal Service is suspending regular mail delivery for today and banks are closed as well. Governor Evers previously ordered flags lowered in Wisconsin in honor of Carter’s life and his service to the nation.

A Fountain City man accused of hiding a corpse and animal mistreatment is pleading guilty due to mental illness. According to online court records, an attorney for Arthur McMullen entered a not guilty plea due to the reason of mental disease or default plea. The 70-year-old is being charged with hiding a corpse, mistreatment of animals, obstructing an officer and more. According to a criminal complaint, officers found a dead woman in his home, who he said believed to be