One of the two men charged in a triple murder in La Crosse has cut a deal with prosecutors. Khamthaneth Rattanasack pleaded guilty yesterday to being a party to the Crime of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide. The deal means Rattanasack will face a mandatory 20 years in prison, as opposed to a mandatory life sentence. Rattanasack testified against the other suspect in the case, Nya Thao, but his case ended with a hung jury. Rattanasack and Thao are accused of
Read MoreSome of Madison’s buses are in quarantine because of bed bugs. Metro Transit yesterday said two buses have been pulled from service, and the driver’s rest area was also closed after a mechanic found a bedbug at the Metro Transit shop. Metro Transit’s Mick Rusch says they have not yet gotten any complaints from passengers about bed bugs. Rusch is not saying just which bus routes were exposed, the first bed bug incident was last month, and the most recent
Read MoreIt’s only Halloween, but we now know the theme for this year’s State Capitol Holiday Tree. Governor Tony Evers yesterday announced that the theme will be ‘175 Years of Wisconsinites.’ The governor is also asking school kids across the state to use that theme to create ornaments for the tree. While we have the theme, we’re going to have to wait for the tree. The governor says it won’t go up until the day before Thanksgiving.
Read MoreThe Bucks’ big two did just enough in the fourth quarter to grab the win. Milwaukee survived a late surge from Miami, winning 122-114 last night. Giannis sealed the game with a final minute assist to give the Bucks an 11 point lead. Giannis had 33 points, and Damian Lillard had 23 on the night. The Bucks are in Toronto tomorrow night for a game against the Raptors.
Read MoreConsumers are being warned by the FDA to not use over-the-counter eye drop products from several major brands. The agency said there could be risk of eye infections leading to vision loss or blindness. The brands include CVS Health. Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, Velocity Pharma, Leader and Rugby. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DETAILS.
Read MoreWisconsin manufacturers have not planned for the impact of artificial intelligence on their industries. The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity has released a new report, that says that while workforce is still the highest concern, manufacturers may be underestimating the potential A-I has to increase production, with fewer workers. The biggest problem for manufacturers is finding and retaining workers. The report suggests A-I could run production lines.
Read MoreThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is re-certified as a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University. The League of American Bicyclists currently has only nine universities with the distinction. Platinum status is the highest level, given to schools with strong institution-level cycling programs, active activist groups in communities and on campuses, and student cycling clubs.
Read MoreLooking to spice up daily life without leaving your back yard? There are many local options for a simple day trip and a lasting memory. Chippewa County Events highlights everything you need to make the best memories during your visit to Chippewa County, WI! No matter the season, there is always something fun happening locally. From live music at local restaurants, to brewery tours at Leinie Lodge, there is plenty of fun waiting for you. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Read MoreThere will be a lot of trick-or-treaters in coats this year in the Chippewa Valley. Forecasters say Eau Claire and the rest of western Wisconsin will see their first measurable snowfall of the season. Eau Claire is expected to get about an inch-and-a-half, though some places could see more. It will be cold as well. Today and tomorrow are expected to be in the 30s. CLICK HERE TO UNWRAP THE FULL WEAU First Alert Forecast and those TRICK-O-TREATING DETAILS WITH
Read MoreDeputies in Waupaca County say alcohol was likely a factor in a wreck that saw a man killed while trying to help a driver. It happened overnight into Sunday morning County Highway W, near Caledonia. Deputies say a man had stopped to help when another car hit him and killed him. The second driver was eventually tracked-down and arrested. Prosecutors will get the case later today.
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