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“The Neighbors is an absolute gem and will help many of our older citizens stay close to home when they need a skilled nursing facility.” -County Board Chair Kelly McCullough A change in Medicaid reimbursement rates by the state of Wisconsin has significantly improved the financial picture for The Neighbors of Dunn County, the county-operated nursing home in Menomonie.  Administrator Carmen Meyer told the County Board of Supervisors recently that the facility would have an operating budget surplus of $1.2 million for 2024, after two

A registered sex offender is being released and will be living in Neillsville.  The Neillsville Police Department said 34-year-old Brandon Lippert was convicted of third-degree sexual assault in March of 2013.  He’ll be living in an apartment at 202 East Fifth Street.  Lippert will be under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. 

A plea deal is being reached in a Dunn County sexual assault case.  Skyler Edquist was sentenced on Monday to two years of probation as part of the plea deal.  The 21 year old, who was already on the sex offender registry, will be on it for an additional 15 years.  Nearly two years ago, Edquist was charged with sexual assault of a mentally ill victim.  According to the criminal complaint, Edquist and the victim were residents at an adult

It looks like the Wisconsin Court of Appeals is planning to issue a decision related to the Steven Avery case this week.  Avery’s latest appeal filing is on a list of rulings that are scheduled for release tomorrow.  He and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, have been sentenced to life in prison in connection with the killing of Teresa Halbach.  The case drew nationwide attention as the subject of the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer”.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise are inviting the public to learn more about the impact of road salt in drinking water and freshwater ecosystems.  Winter Salt Awareness Week is happening from January 27th through the 31st and there will be a series of YouTube live streams with speakers and topics on the impact of salt and ways to be an advocate of freshwater.  Anyone interested in watching the livestream can register through WinterSaltWeek.org, or watch

Wisconsin is getting 50-million dollars of federal funding to improve safety and mobility in two communities. The Department of Transportation says both Milwaukee and the Menominee Nation will get 25-million dollars through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality program. The City of Milwaukee will use the funding to add bike lanes, improve sidewalk spaces, and raise sidewalks on National Avenue. The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin will use the money to resurface almost 40 miles of roadways on

Seventeen Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employees are getting awards for lifesaving and heroic actions. The DNR says two wardens got Valor Awards for acting in extremely dangerous situations. Eight wardens and a program specialist were given Lifesaving Awards for acting in situations that could’ve ended in death. Four wardens were given a Meritorious Awards for exceeding the expectations of a first responder. Recipients got their awards at a ceremony last Friday. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

Wisconsin is one of the best states to raise a family. A new report by WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on median family income, affordable housing, and school quality. The study ranked Wisconsin eighth-best, with Massachusetts and Minnesota at the top of the list. New Mexico and Mississippi were put at the bottom of the list. 

Applications to join the Wisconsin State Patrol will close in less than a week. WSP says it’s accepting both in-state and out-of-state applicants for its 71st and 72nd recruit classes. Either a two-year degree, relevant military training, or 60 college-level credits are required to apply. Applications are due this Sunday, January 19. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Wisconsin-based home improvement chain Menards is teaming up with local food pantries. More than 300 stores, including 44 in Wisconsin, will be accepting non-perishable food items through March. Each location will choose a different food pantry close to them to receive donations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.