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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year should apply now for the council. “Being a part of the council has made a huge impact on my future goals. I have been able to learn about the different areas of agriculture that I might not have thought about before,” The purpose of the Wisconsin

Local law enforcement encountered a man yielding a machete. Below this the full press release from Lake Hallie authorities: On February 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, a Lake Hallie Police Officer was on routine patrol in a marked squad on BUS 53 northbound near 27th Ave. when he observed a vehicle approaching from the rear with a defective headlight traveling at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle passed the patrol squad, the vehicle was traveling on the

The FBI is now investigating Sun Badger Solar for its unfinished work. The federal involvement was revealed last week when a warrant from last December was unearthed. Sun Badger Solar closed its doors back in February of last year. That left hundreds of people and businesses with unfinished or unworkable solar panels. Many people say they paid the company thousands of dollars and either got nothing, or got solar panels that were so poorly installed they never worked. The FBI

“The safety of children is one of the highest priorities in every community,” -Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA – The Auto Club Group. Every morning, thousands of adult crossing guards across the state help students safely get to and from school. AAA – The Auto Club Group and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction are proud to help honor their dedication during Wisconsin Adult Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, February 19th – 23rd, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department

Firefighters in Ixonia are blaming Saturday’s high winds for a controlled burn that got out of control. Winds whipped-up the flames in a field just north of I-94 on Highway E. Fire crews say they were trying to burn off some brush at the time. Ixonia’s fire department says their mistake should be a warning to be careful when burning anything this year, particularly when the winds are high.

Two Minnesota police officers and a paramedic were shot and killed while responding to a domestic abuse call early Sunday. Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz expressed her sorrow: Law enforcement sources say the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police say the suspect had several guns and opened fire from multiple points in the home about 15 miles south of Minneapolis. There were seven children inside the house at the time. All were reported safe.

Western Wisconsin’s congressman is promising to get answers about faulty equipment at the Tomah VA.  Congressman Derrick Van Orden said he was just made aware of PT/INR lab equipment that wasn’t working properly.  Van Orden, who is a former Navy SEAL, said all veterans deserve top-notch care at the VA, and said that faulty equipment is life threatening and can’t be tolerated.

Trempealeau County’s Humane Society is asking for help in dealing with a mystery illness.  Rescuers with the Humane Society say two dogs have already died from the illness, and several others are sick.  They are looking for more volunteers and more foster families to help with healthy animals during this outbreak.  If you’re interested, YOU CAN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Wisconsinites in celebrating the Official Friday Fish Fry Day with a fish fry on Friday. Governor Evers on Friday declared February 16th, 2024 as the state’s Official Friday Fish Fry Day. The governor’s proclamation traces the history of fish fry Fridays back to the nineteenth century, and recognizes how fish fry Fridays have helped the state’s taverns and supper clubs. The governor says he joined other Wisconsinites in celebrating the Official Friday Fish Fry Day with a fish fry on

It was the end of an era on the UW-Eau Claire campus Saturday night.  UW-Eau Claire beat La Crosse to win the final men’s basketball game at Zorn Arena.  The university will play its games at the Sonnentag Event Center next season.  Zorn has been open since 1952, and has seen many Blugold games over the years.  One more piece of the ending of the era, player Nolan Blair hit the final three pointer at Zorn Saturday night.  His dad,