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 As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year. In 2023, DATCP received and responded to more than 10,000 written consumer complaints, with mediation and enforcement settlements resulting in over $3.3 million returned to Wisconsin consumers and deposited in the general school fund from civil forfeiture payments. “DATCP staff do incredible work protecting Wisconsin consumers from concerns ranging from simple

Marshfield Clinic Health System is looking to connect with local health care workers affected by the Hospital Sisters Health System and Prevea Health hospital and clinic closures. “We’re looking to fill a wide variety of open positions both clinical and non-clinical across our western Wisconsin footprint.” Job fairs will be held at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Those interested are asked to enter through Door E (located between the medical offices and hospital)

There are more layoffs coming in Eau Claire. American Phoenix announced earlier this week that it is laying off its entire third shift. The company said a ‘reduction is mixing demand.’ American Phoenix is not saying just how many people it is laying off, it has about 200 people working at its Eau Claire facility.

Five people are looking at charges after a deadly motorcycle wreck in Rice Lake. Prosecutors filed the charges this week. Investigators claim Tyler Baker was drunk when he crashed his motorcycle back in August. Four other people are charged with either lying to authorities or leaving the scene of the crash. The D.A. says Baker refused to do anything to help the person who ended-up dying in the crash. He’s facing 25-years in prison if convicted.

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a plan that would have convicted drunk drivers pay child support to the families of people who they kill. Republican State Senator Jesse James says the idea behind Bentley’s Law is to make sure that families are made whole after a tragic death. Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, and Maine already have Bentley’s Laws on the books. James says Wisconsin could become the next state to create a law that would require drunk drivers to pay child support

One Wisconsin Democrat is already looking to change how much state money some local communities get. State Representative Sue Conley from Janesville wants to create a new shared revenue advisory council. She hopes the council can meet after each census, which means every 10 years, to see if there need to be adjustments to Wisconsin’s shared revenue formula. Conley says cities like Janesvile are stuck with a large need for money, but low property values. Wisconsin lawmakers just reworked its

Albino deer are rare in Wisconsin, and finding them along the side of the road are even rarer. Chucker Dreher says he recently found an albino deer in Washington County. The deer was dead, it had already been hit by a car. Dreher says he didn’t want to pass up the opportunity or let the deer go to waste. Dreher says he’s taking the deer to a taxidermist, so he can keep the rare deer on display.

A package of five bills meant to expand dental care access have been signed into law in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the bills this morning, one of which legalizes the licensure of mid-level dental providers called dental therapists in the state. Those who decide to pursue dental therapy will be required to limit their practice to areas with shortages, and have a patient base with at least 50-percent Medicaid patients, veterans, or other specific populations. Another approved bill requires

Milwaukee’s American Family Field will be getting several upgrades ahead of the 2024 season. The Milwaukee Brewers will have new scoreboards and a new screen over the field, which will measure 12-thousand square feet. That’s more than two times as big as the current screen and will be one of the largest in the MLB. The Brewers Team Store has also gotten an expansion. Spring training starts on February 24, and this year’s season will begin on March 28.

Wisconsinites are working to maintain and build on the state’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. -DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. “Wisconsin’s dairy processors feed our families, stock our shelves, and play a critical role in our state’s