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There are a few more details about the suspect being held in connection to a double murder at an Elkhorn sports bar. Jail records show that Thomas Routt Jr. is being held on three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, along with armed robbery and possession of a firearm charges. His lawyer identified Routt as the person of interest in the killings of Gina Weingart and her husband, Emerson. Routt is being held on a probation hold, he’s not yet been

The FDA has recalled nearly 60 products containing contaminated dairy. A national outbreak of listeria has been linked to cheese, yogurt, and sour cream made by Rizo-Lopez Foods and sold under over a dozen brand names. The recall has also been extended to salad kits, taco kits, and other products sold nationwide, including Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. Those products either contain cheese made by Rizo-Lopez Foods or were processed on the same line. The outbreak is linked

The door was opened on an apartment scam in our area, and the following is a press release from Sheriff Hakes regarding the situation and warning to beware of suspicious activity and requests. Today, I received a complaint from a resident of Chippewa County who observed an apartment for rent on social media. The individual did some due diligence and was skeptical of the situation. They called and spoke with me regarding the matter. I, investigated the matter and it

The mild winter has forced a change for the thousands of maple syrup makers in Wisconsin. Theresa Baroun, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association explains. She says the earlier time frame will not hurt the flavor. Wisconsin produces about 400-thousand gallons of maple syrup each year. It has big economic impact. Wisconsin ranks 4th in the nation in maple syrup production. Theresa Baroun, with the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association goes on to say that the earlier time frame will not

Community organizations focused on addressing young people vaping will get 830-thousand dollars from a settlement. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services say thirteen grants were given out, using money from a settlement with the vaping company. The state is getting 14-point-seven-million total within the next nine years. Some organizations getting part of the money include the American Lung Association, the Elkhorn Area School District, and several local health departments. DHS says it used data collected from statewide listening sessions to

A Wisconsin-based shoe seller is being sold to a national chain. Rogan’s Shoes has been purchased by Shoe Carnival for 45-million dollars. Rogan’s started as a family shoe store in Racine in 1971, and grew to 28 locations across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Shoe Carnival’s website says the company operates 429 stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico.

Wisconsin farms are still struggling to get Internet access. The U-S Department of Agriculture says 79 percent of farms had access to the internet in 2022 compared to 76 percent in 2017. It comes as the actual number of farms with internet access fell by more than 32-hundred. The U-S-D-A says 59 percent of Wisconsin farmers get internet from a mobile provider, while 53 percent have broadband.

ABOVE PHOTO: The Center for Applied Ethics offers civil discussions and Philosopher Cafes. From performing arts events featuring themes of nature and an award-winning musical teaching the power of love and compassion to art exhibitions and philosophical and literary conversations, there are arts and humanities events for everyone at University of Wisconsin-Stout this spring. Some monthly highlights include: Several events will be held in conjunction with UW-Stout’s Destination Weekend, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6; and Spring Showcase, April 5 to May 11.

 Students across the state will learn the importance of being prepared for emergencies this spring through the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program, which has now reached more than 100,000 fourth and fifth graders in Wisconsin. “STEP also encourages kids to have a conversation about preparedness with their parents and family, which helps to improve their whole household’s ability to be ready during an emergency.” “For nearly 13 years, the STEP program has helped kids learn the skills they

A La Crosse man is under arrest for last November’s fentanyl overdose that killed a Sparta woman. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office yesterday said deputies arrested 18-year-old Malik Guerra for first-degree reckless homicide. Investigators say he sold the drugs that killed a 41-year-old woman from Sparta. Guerra is being held on 10 thousand-dollars cash bail.