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A number of Democratic lawmakers are going to push for free lunch for all at the Wisconsin Capitol. The Healthy School Meals for All Wisconsin Coalition will hold a news conference today to introduce a plan that would expand Wisconsin’s free lunch program. Right now, qualifying kids get either free or reduced price lunches. The coalition wants to expand that so that all kids in the state can get a free lunch at school. The federal government provided free lunches

Most of Wisconsin’s private wells have some PFAS chemicals in them, but only a few have enough to worry about. The state’s Department of Natural Resources on Friday released the report into private well testing. The DNR says while seven-in-ten wells have some PFAS contamination, only one-in-100 have contamination above the state’s current health guidelines. The DNR also says PFAS contamination is limited to certain areas, meaning a lot of people in Wisconsin don’t have to worry about their drinking

A plan to protect Wisconsin election workers is moving ahead at the Wisconsin Capitol. An Assembly panel heard testimony on the plan last week. Both Republicans and Democrats agree they want to do more to keep front line election workers safe. The new plan includes safeguards for personal information, spells out that online harassment of election workers is illegal, and makes it a felony to assault an election worker. The protection plan is one of the few 2020-related election proposals

The Packers snapped their four game losing streak with a win over the Rams yesterday. Green Bay beat LA 20-3. Jordan Love finished with 228 yards and a touchdown. The Rams played their backup quarterback, who managed 130 yards and an interception. The win brings the Packers to 3-5 on the season. Green Bay takes on the Steelers next weekend in Pittsburgh.

11.6.2023 UPDATE: The Range Rover and the occupants have been apprehended. Police are aware of similar incidents throughout the Eau Claire and Chippewa region. There has been a white Chrysler minivan involved as well. There is no legible plate on the van. It appears to have a tinted license plate cover. That vehicle is still at large. Around 10:15AM on November 5, 2023, Altoona Police were notified of a black Range Rover bearing stolen Wisconsin license plates ASX4868 entered the

Hello. Welcome to your Saturday! We are glad you are here. As we soak up the first weekend of November (whaaaaat?!), it can sometimes feel like time moves faster all the time. The week can feel like a blur of work, stress, and LIFE. We get it. That’s why we like to take a little time to intentionally slow down with a Saturday morning “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a simple look back at events that happened on this day

A Sauk County veteran received the U.S. military’s oldest award Friday.  Almost 20 years after she was injured in combat during the Iraq War, Rebecca Letscher was presented with the Purple Heart.  U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Letscher’s family presented the award to her.  She has been out of the military for 13 years and said Friday morning’s recognition bought a lot of emotion for her family and veterans.  Letscher also will be honored at the National Purple Heart Hall

An exhibition celebrating artwork from Indigenous artists from across the Midwest is now open in Madison.  https://www.facebook.com/Integrated.Art.Group/ The Indigenous Artist of the Upper Midwest Exhibition opened at the Marzen Gallery on Atwood Avenue on Friday.  The exhibit featuring artists from a number of communities, including the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, and Ojibwe includes contemporary artworks by Rabbett Strickland, Tom Jones, John Hitchcoks, Leah Yellowbird, Melanie Sainz, Chris Sweet, and others.  The Indigenous Artist of Upper Midwest Exhibition is open through December 15th.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is looking for people to staff its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.  The Revenue Department is looking specifically for reception greeters, people to help with document intake, and income tax preparers, although everyone is welcome to volunteer.  No prior experience in accounting or finance is needed and volunteers will receive formal training to help people with tax preparation services.  Applications AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND online WITH

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Emily Berge as the newest president of the League Board. Berge is the current City Council President of Eau Claire. She was elected to the City Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2021. She was then elected as the City Council President in 2023 for a three-year term. Berge earned her undergraduate degree from UW-Stout and went on to receive her master’s degree in mental health counseling.