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Blood lead tests are being recommended for all Wisconsin children between one- and two-years-old. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says in a press release that kids older than three and younger than five who haven’t already been tested, should be. DHS says lead poisoning can cause irreversible damage to a developing brain, which affects future behaviors and learning. The department says lead poisoning is still a serious public threat in the state, despite the progress made in the past

 A new survey shows less confidence in the Wisconsin and U.S. economies than a couple years ago.  The Wisconsin Employer Survey shows 22-percent of Wisconsin employers rate the state economy as strong. That’s down from 39-percent six months ago, and from 58-percent in 2021. They have lower confidence in the national economy, with ten-percent of Wisconsin employers rating it as strong and 28-percent saying the national economy is weak.

Marc Schneider, 58 years of age, from Eleva, WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense. On January 18th at approximately 8:01 AM a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on Hwy 10 east of Eleva for a seat belt violation. Upon contact with the driver the Trooper detected indicators of impairment. Standard field sobriety tests were completed and the driver was transported to a

ABOVE PHOTO: Students from UW-Stout’s LAKES summer research program visit a Dunn County Farm. The university has received a grant to develop a wireless sensor network for farm fields to improve efficiency on small farms.  In a perfect world, farmers could wave a magic wand over their fields and get bigger and better crops, save money and energy, and help the environment. Professors at University of Wisconsin-Stout are developing a low-cost, wireless sensor network to monitor farm fields that isn’t

A refurbished vending machine located in the Eau Claire County Jail lobby that dispenses free Narcan and fentanyl test strips has distributed 503 boxes of Narcan and 250 test strip kits in its first six months. “Overdose and substance misuse have a deep impact on a community. One big step we can take to keep our family, friends, and neighbors safer is to actively distribute these tools that can prevent overdoses.” -Sarah Dillivan-Pospisil, public health specialist with the Health Department.

On January 4th, 2024, the Eau Claire Police Department was made aware of inappropriate contacts between a cosmetic service provider and a client.  Additional victims were identified through a continued investigation. The victims reported that Christopher J. Devlin (DOB: 09-08-1983) sexually assaulted them, and/or took inappropriate photos of sensitive areas, while completing cosmetic procedures at his business; Renew Aesthetics 1903 Keith Street, Suite 8.  The reported incidents occurred between July, 2023 and December, 2023. On January 17th, 2024, members of

When Matt Redetzke worked over the road welding stainless, people couldn’t believe he wanted to leave the company to milk cows. He would tell them, “It’s no joke.” Thus, the name was born, Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy. Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy is family owned by Matt and Brittany Redetzke and brother Sam Redetzke.  Matt and Sam are 5th generation and operations of the farm are done by family, which includes four generations of Redetzkes’ and one employee.  The farm has been in the family

We’re waiting for more details about a fire last night along Mitchell Road. Crews rushed to the scene, and reporters say there was heavy smoke billowing out of a shed. There are no reports of any injuries. Firefighters may have more answers later today about the blaze.

Five people are recovering after a crash on I-43 in Sheboygan County.  It happened about 3:30 yesterday afternoon near the Town of Sheboygan.  The State Patrol says three cars were involved in the wreck.  A 38-year-old woman with two children from Brown County, and a 19-year-old from Manitowoc were all taken to the hospitals for their injuries.  Two other people were treated at the scene.  Troopers say slick roads and at least one driver who wasn’t paying attention are to

The robbery of a West Allis jeweler sounds like something out of a Hollywood script. Police say thieves cut the power at JP Haase before climbing on to the roof, breaking in, and walking out with 520 thousand-dollars worth of gold and jewels. The robbery happened last September, the revelations are part of a newly unsealed warrant. Investigators say it appears the same crew tried something similar at a jeweler in Brookfield, but never went into the store. West Allis