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The Wausau Police Department is trying to help the city of Wausau solve its problem of not having a homeless shelter. The department for the time being has opened a temporary shelter for those that are homeless. For the next eight months, The First United Methodist Church will be the home for the shelter. It will open May 1st and stay open until December 31st.  The department plans to find a permanent home as well during this time.

Wisconsin residents are some of the least gambling addicted in the country.  A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on the number of casinos and adults with gambling disorders.  Wisconsin ranks the seventh least gambling addicted, due in part to a low number of gambling-related arrests.  Utah and Alaska are first and second for low gambling addiction. Nevada and South Dakota are the most addicted to gambling. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

A Racine man is a million dollars richer after buying a winning scratch-off ticket.  The Wisconsin Lottery says Daniel Macemon bought the Million Dollar Diamonds ticket at a Pick ‘n Save in Racine. He claimed the ticket at the Lottery office in Madison last Friday. The ticket offers three top prizes of one-million-dollars. Macemon is the first top prize winner.

Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s not just sleepless nights and diaper changes. It’s also battling postpartum depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, heart complications, and more at a time when the focus should be on healing and caring for a newborn,” said Senator James. Currently, Wisconsin is one

The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) has announced a $100,000 gift to the Mabel Tainter Theatre. This contribution will support lighting upgrades and the restoration of the historic Tiffany stained glass windows in the theater, enhancing both the energy efficiency and functionality of this cherished landmark. “The Mabel Tainter exists today as a treasured community landmark because of the dedication, generosity, and unwavering support of those who believe in the power of the arts. We are grateful to the

This Saturday, clean out your medicine cabinet! Instead of keeping leftover or expired medications in your home, drop them off for free disposal in Eau Claire or Altoona on Saturday, April 26 for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drop off your medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Altoona Police Department (1904 Spooner Ave., follow signs on the east side of the building) or at the Eau Claire County Government Center (721 Oxford Ave., in front of the main courthouse entrance). Both locations

With the fishing opener around the corner, anglers may find a few new hot fishing spots on Lake Wissota after two significant fish habitat improvement projects were completed by Xcel Energy and local community organizations earlier this spring. “It’s an amazing example of a collaborative effort to enhance the Lake Wissota fishery for years to come.” “The projects are aimed at enhancing the aquatic environment and supporting the local fish populations and through partnerships with environmental organizations we’ve been able

State officials say a well-known breeding bull elk was found illegally shot. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources found the bull, on March 18th. The dead animal was located on private property off East Snow Creek Road, just north of Black River Falls. The elk died from gunshot wound injuries. The DNR says it was one of the primary breeding bulls for the Central Elk Herd, and was among the last of the remaining elk brought to the state from

On Friday April 18, 2025, at 8:38 AM, the Sawyer County Communications Center received a 911 call from an I Phone Crash Detector indicating that the owner of the I phone had been involved in a crash and was not responding. Sawyer County Deputies assisted by the Sawyer County Ambulance Service responded to the location plotting near 6505W on County Highway B in the Town of Winter. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a 2016 Honda CRV was traveling eastbound on

Older Dunn County adults now can sign up for a free “companion robot” from the county Aging and Disability Resource Center through a one-year pilot project.  “This initiative is part of a broader effort of the ADRC of Dunn County to enhance social connection, promote independence and improve the well-being of elderly individuals aging in place,” said Tracy Fischer, Dunn County ADRC manager.  The robot, ElliQ, is powered by artificial intelligence and is in thousands of older adults’ homes across the nation, Fischer said.  It was created to support older adults through daily check-ins,