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Governor Evers has signed the deal to spend a half-billion dollars in taxpayer money on the Brewers ballpark. The governor yesterday went to American Family Field to sign the package. The agreement will spend just over 350 million-dollars from the state, and another 135 million from Milwaukee and Milwaukee County on renovations and upkeep at the stadium over the next 27 years. The Brewers are also kicking-in 100 million-more. The governor says the package is a good deal for taxpayers

Wisconsin’s DOT boss is warning that the state could lose-out on millions of dollars for electric vehicle chargers because of a quirk in state law. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson yesterday said 78 million-dollars from the federal government is at risk. The money has been earmarked to build a network of fast EV chargers across the state, but the money is in jeopardy because Wisconsin law doesn’t allow anyone other than a utility to sell electricity by the hour. Thompson says

A Lafayette County man is pleading guilty on 20 animal abuse charges after 200 goats were found deceased on his property.  Kyle and Stephanie Lincicum of Darlington are facing felony 40 charges, including intentionally failing to provide food for an animal and mistreatment of animals.  Kyle Lincicum is scheduled to appear in court in February, and Stephanie Lincicum will appear at her sentencing hearing in January.

A new bill introduced in the Wisconsin legislature would amend the state’s Discrimination in Housing law.  Wisconsin Senator Democrat Jeff Smith of Eau Claire is sponsoring the bill, which would bar landlords, property owners, or agents from asking potential tenants about evictions from more than five years prior — or deny housing because of such evictions.  Smith says the goal of the bill is to help fight a Wisconsin housing crisis, and he hopes Republican colleagues will allow it to

The University of Wisconsin has started installing a heated field at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.  The upgrade will cost five-point-five million dollars and allow games to run safely during snowy or icy conditions starting in the 2024 season.  The school says the investment will also save them money over time, since snow removal from the field can cost up to 100-thousand dollars.  Crews began tearing up turf to start the installation process yesterday. >>Meeting Will Decide How Altoona Dam

A new report names Madison, Wisconsin the eighth best U.S. city for singles.  The study, conducted by WalletHub, compared 180 cities based on populations of single versus married people, online dating data, and the average price of a meal for two.  The results say Seattle is number one, followed by Las Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Reno, and Tampa.  Columbia, Maryland and Warwick, Rhode Island were named the two worst cities for singles.

There is a twist in Wisconsin’s eye drop murder case. Jessy Kurczewski’s lawyer has asked to be released from the case before she is sentenced after investigators found a 37-page letter they say was a plot to plant a fake deathbed confession. Fox6 reported last night that Kurczewski wrote a friend from jail, asking that friend to pretend to be her dead friend, and admit that Kurczewski had nothing to do with her death. The letter lays-out the steps, including

Get ready to witness the skies come alive with breathtaking aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping performances as the Chippewa Valley Air Show proudly announces the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on June 28-29, 2025! This thrilling event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. The Chippewa Valley Air Show has long been known for its spectacular lineup of aviation talent, and 2025 is no exception. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, renowned for their precision flying and thrilling

On December 4th, 2023, at approximately 12:00am, a Village of Lake Hallie Police Officer was on routine patrol when he observed an older model black pickup around E. Melby St/109th Street stopping momentarily in the roadway. The officer did not recognize the truck as being associated to any of the closed businesses in that area. The officer learned the registered owner had a warrant for their arrest. The officer stopped the truck at 18th Ave/ S. Prairie View Rd. The

The stage is set on campus at UW Eau Claire. A total of 682 students will receive their degrees in two separate ceremonies. GET THE FULL DETAILS WITH A CLICK HERE.