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The investigation into Chippewa County’s sheriff is over, and the county says it has no confidence in him going forward. The county board last night issued a vote of “no confidence” in Sheriff Travis Hakes. The board also voted to send the 500 page investigation into his behavior to the D,.A.’s office. Investigators looked into how Hakes behaved toward a female dispatcher, as well as his side jobs. Hakes has not been charged with any crimes, and has claimed he

Governor Evers will have to decide about the latest tax cut plan from Republican lawmakers. The Wisconsin Senate yesterday approved a two billion-dollar tax cut that means families making under 150 thousand-dollars would pay less. The plan also includes tax credits for married couples, child care, and retirees. Republicans say retirement would essentially be tax-free for most people in Wisconsin. There is worry though, Republicans aren’t sure that Governor Evers will sign the plan. He’s scuttled the last couple of

Lawmakers at the Capitol in Madison are set to vote on a cursive requirement later today. The State Assembly has included the plan on its agenda. Supporters say kids need to know how to read and write cursive in order to better understand U.S. history, and to be able to do something as simple as sign their names. If approved and signed by Governor Evers, kids in Wisconsin would have to be able to both read and write cursive by

There’s now a state law that guarantees a spot at the University of Wisconsin for Wisconsin’s best high schoolers. Governor Tony Evers yesterday signed the law that guarantees kids who graduate in the top five percent of their high school class a spot at UW-Madison. Kids who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class are guaranteed a spot at any other UW campus. The governor says the law should keep Wisconsin’s best and brightest in the state of

Crashes are down twenty-percent in Chippewa County, according to new 2023 traffic statistics.   Sheriff Travis Hakes credits the drop to safe-driving campaigns and programs that help lower the number of repeat drunk drivers.  Crashes involving impaired drivers are down 33-percent last year in Chippewa County. 

A plan to demolish the Mifflin Arcade off Capitol Square is being developed as the Wisconsin Historical Society looks to build a state historical center. A demolition proposal to raze the Mifflin Arcade is expected at the Madison Planning Commission meeting next week.  A development company has applied for a permit to demolish the five one story buildings on the property.  If approved, the demolition would be done this spring, making room for the new historical center, plus retail and

Republican Eric Hovde is announcing a run for the U.S Senate in 2024, challenging Democrat Tammy Baldwin.  According to Hovde’s website, his top campaign issues include the cost of living, immigration, foreign policy, and healthcare.  Hovde is the CEO of Sunwest Bank, Hovde Capital and Private Equity, and CEO and co-owner of Hovde Properties. There are four other candidates running for the Wisconsin U.S. Senate seat, including Baldwin who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2013.   

Photo caption: Noise emission measurements at Banbury Place in October provided senior public health major Caleb Laufenburg with field study research experience and a spectacular view of the city. During summer and fall 2023, students in UW-Eau Claire’s environmental public health program took part in a study to help the city of Eau Claire address noise and odor complaints believed to be coming from an area business. Find out what they discovered WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The spring of 2023 saw historic flooding hit parts of Wisconsin, which forced roads to close and put communities in danger. As spring weather returns to the state, ReadyWisconsin asks everyone to plan for the possibility floodwaters will rise again. “During Flood Safety Awareness Week, we encourage everyone to take time to assess their flood risk and learn how to protect themselves before, during, and after a flood.” – Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle To encourage everyone in the

Cheers could be heard from the north hall of Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Business Education Center last week. Although College courses are stimulating, rarely do they elicit screams of joy. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of a school team,” Aguilar said. “I just did what I could to make it happen.” The excitement was easily understandable – CVTC’s collegiate esports team won its first-ever Valorant match-up Thursday night. The College was matched up against Carroll University – Orange