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The RCU Foundation made a $400,000 gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation to support the development of Simpson Field. This contribution will help fund the renovation of the field, which will now feature bleachers and a press box. “This gift played a significant role in making Phase II of the Simpson Field project a reality,” said Julia Diggins, Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. “Now with bleachers and a press box, we are able to host

“Consumers have a right to receive the true value of the products they pay for.” -DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a settlement with Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (Roundy’s) resolving 1,202 alleged short weight package violations and 90 alleged package labeling violations. Under the settlement, Roundy’s does not admit any violations but will pay $1,003,590.50 in civil forfeitures, surcharges, and fees. On December 13, 2023, and from January 16 to January

President-elect Trump is choosing former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to serve as transportation secretary.  Duffy represented the state’s Seventh Congressional District from 2011 to 2019 and was a member of the Financial Services Committee.  He left the House in 2019 after one of his children had a heart condition and he currently hosts a show on Fox Business.  Trump said in a statement that the Wisconsin native was “a tremendous and well-liked public servant.”

A 17-year-old online student from the Auburndale School District was arrested for possessing a firearm in a school zone. Authorities say Alden Jensen brought an AR-style .22 caliber rifle onto school property but later moved it to a nearby residence. Deputies found ammunition in Jensen’s vehicle and the firearm at the residence. No threats were made, and Jensen claimed the rifle was in his car after teaching firearm safety over the weekend. He remains in custody at the Wood County

The man who is accused in the death of three-year-old Elijah Vue is denying the allegations.  Jesse Vang appeared in Manitowoc County Court for an arraignment hearing yesterday and pleaded not guilty to charges including physical child abuse resulting in death and concealing a corpse.  Vang is the boyfriend of Vue’s mother and he was reportedly watching the boy when he disappeared in February.  It wasn’t until September that police found Vue’s remains.  His mother has also pleaded not guilty

The Altoona Police Department has achieved national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The two-year process involved aligning policies with industry best practices and an external assessment. Altoona joins just three other departments in Wisconsin with this designation, which highlights accountability and commitment to community safety. Accredited agencies often see reduced legal actions and lower liability insurance costs, according to CALEA. 

WisDOT is reminding drivers to move over or slow down as part of National Crash Responder Safety Week right now.  State law requires motorists to leave an open lane for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway or to slow down if changing lanes is not possible.  A total of 60 emergency responders were struck by vehicles and injured while working on the roadside across Wisconsin over the last five years.  Transportation officials are also urging drivers

Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy is being inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame.  Yesterday, the hall announced that Murphy will receive the honor at the next induction banquet in August of next year.  Murphy took over for legendary Packers CEO Bob Harlan in 2007 and helped lead the organization to eight straight NFC title game appearances and a Super Bowl win in the 2010-2011 season.  Murphy is planning to retire in July of next year.  He

Culver’s restaurants are holding their annual “Concretes For a Cause” charity fundraiser this week.  Between now and Friday, each restaurant is donating one dollar from every Concrete Mixer frozen dessert sale to hunger relief organizations in their areas.  The initiative began in 2020 to help families that were dealing with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The effort raised nearly half-a-million dollars across all Culver’s locations last year.

The Senate race in Wisconsin is decided. Eric Hovde is conceding, almost two weeks after the election. Hovde, a Republican, challenged incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. He says he was hesitating to concede earlier, and was considering requesting a recount. Now, Hovde says it’s time to move on and recounting the votes won’t change the result of the election. Baldwin was first elected to the US Senate in 2012 — this will be her third term.