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President Joe Biden is in Milwaukee today to speak on the country’s economy and Black-owned small businesses. Biden was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce. During his speech, which was live-streamed on C-SPAN, Biden says a record 15-million new small business registrations were filed since 2020. He said this led to the largest increase in Black business-ownership in 30 years. Biden went on to speak about the 130-million dollars Wisconsin is getting to replace lead pipes within the

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Dodge County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in May 2023 has been depopulated. Of the 172 animals depopulated, 23 tested positive for the disease. In total, there were 26 positive cases of CWD at this premises, as three cervids had died prior to depopulation. DATCP quarantined the farm in May 2023 when a 9-year-old doe tested positive for CWD. A quarantine means

The Chippewa Valley will have three opportunities to receive free Narcan training in January at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. Narcan is nasal spray that that can be administered in the event of an opioid overdose. Participants will learn how to administer nasal Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. All participants will also receive a free Narcan kit to take home. The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, Chippewa County Department of Public Health, HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph’s

Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Mary Malloy to serve as Buffalo County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Carol Burmeister, effective Jan. 2, 2024. Malloy will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Jan. 5, 2025. “I’m confident her past experience has prepared her well to continue serving the people of Buffalo County.” “Mary Malloy’s service as deputy register of deeds has provided her with the experience and

President Biden is making his final trip to Milwaukee this year to promote small businesses.  Theapdnemic took its toll on small businesses nationwide — and in Wisconsin, about three percent of all small businesses shut down between 2021 and last year.  The number still increased and added a net 66-thousand jobs.  The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce helped keep other small businesses afloat with about 36-million dollars distributed to four-thousand small businesses.         

No charges are coming for the Watertown police officer who shot and killed a suspect in October.  The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office is not pursuing criminal prosecution against Officer James Simon.  The officer claims he shot 30-year-old Justin Whitten after the suspect raised and cocked a pistol while trying to get away from police on a skateboard.  Witnesses told investigators they saw police personnel provide first aid to Whitten, but, he was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The U.S. Department of Labor is fining Florence Hardwoods close to one-point-four-million dollars for various violations following the death of a teen worker.  OSHA began an investigation at the sawmill in late June after 16-year-old Michael Schuls was killed by a wood stacking machine.  Labor officials say the company had nine children between ages of 14 and 17 working for them and they were illegally using hazardous machinery.  OSHA investigators noted 29 serious violations while inspecting the property.

A local school leader is asking his school board for an operational referendum.  Jeff Holmes, Superintendent of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, discussed the matter at a board meeting last night.  Holmes asked board members to consider a 3-year operational referendum that would total more than two-million-dollars each year. 

Residents in the Village of Baldwin will see higher water bills in 2024.  The average customer will see an increase of eight-percent on their bill starting January 8th.  Officials say the price hike was made to help lower the current deficiency in present rates.  You can reach out to the Baldwin Municipal Water Utility with any questions.

The Augusta Area School District is adjusting its pool hours for the holidays.  The Augusta Aquatic Center will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Christmas Day.  In addition, the facility is closed on December 31st and January 1st.  You can find an updated pool schedule online.