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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply to be the 77th Alice in Dairyland through January 31, 2024. As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland travels extensively promoting Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and its impact on the state economy. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves as a full-time spokesperson, cultivates relationships with television, radio, and

“We’re grappling with challenging circumstances here in Wisconsin’s farm country,” remarked Von Ruden. “In the face of these difficulties, it’s crucial, now more than ever, that farmers and communities in our state have a meaningful voice in shaping the decisions taking place at the Capitol.” Registration is open for Farm and Rural Lobby Day on Wednesday, January 17th. The annual event is organized by Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU). WFU President Darin Von Ruden encouraged farmers to consider taking a day

Once the New Year is underway it might be time to face those resolutions. When it comes to the New Year, it’s an old favorite that tops the list. Fitness remains the top New Year’s resolution going into 2024. Nikka Magahis reports. And beyond the gym, it might be water bottles over pints for the time being. 46-percent said they plan on taking part in Dry January and giving up alcohol for at least the month. Whatever goals you may

Investigators are looking for whatever caused a New Year’s Day fire at an apartment complex in Keil. Crews from a half dozen fire departments helped fight the at the apartments on Chicago Street. Five people who live in the apartments were sent to the hospital for evaluation, and police say one fire responder was treated for a minor injury at the scene. The Red Cross is helping the people who now need a new place to stay. Investigators say they

It took about an hour for Milwaukee to see its first shooting of the new year. Milwaukee Police say a 22-year-old was wounded in a shooting about 1a.m yesterday. It was the first of three shootings on New Year’s Day in the city. The other two happened at 2:45a.m, and just before 10 p.m. All three people who were shot are expected to live.

Three people are dead after police say they sped away from a traffic stop in Monona. It happened about 9 o’clock last night. State investigators say officers tried to stop the driver near Nichols Road and Monona Drive, but he sped away. After a chase into Cottage Grove, officers used spike strips to try to stop the car. That’s when police say the car crashed. All three people inside died. No officers were hurt. No one is saying who the

2023 will go down as the eighth warmest year on record in Eau Claire. Forecasters say the city saw its first 100 degree day since 2011, and saw a feels-like temperature of 110 last year. Eau Claire’s coldest day was last January 31st, when the thermometer fell to 19 below. Forecasters also say it was a dry year for Eau Claire. 2023 appears to be the 54th driest year on record.

More eyes will be on Wisconsin’s electoral process today. The state’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee will meet later this morning in Madison. The Committee is supposed to set the ballot for the April primary. The meeting comes just days after the Wisconsin Elections Commission dismissed a 14th Amendment challenge against former President Donald Trump. That challenge, however, is headed for the courts. It’s not clear just what impact that future court case could have on the Selection Committee’s decisions today.

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Michigan is a millionaire in 2024. Lottery managers say someone bought a ticket at the Food Castle grocery store in Grand Blanc, Michigan for yesterday’s drawing, and hit the winning numbers. The New Year’s Day jackpot was worth 842 million-dollars. That comes to a lump-sum payment of 425 million, before taxes.

It looked like the Badgers were about to make one more big play and grab a win at the ReliaQuest Bowl against LSU. Then the wheels fell off. Wisconsin broke down during its final drive yesterday, eventually losing to LSU 35-31. The loss is Wisconsin’s fourth straight in a bowl, and ends the season at 7-6.