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Lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol are once again looking to require kids to learn cursive. An Assembly panel will take-up the idea tomorrow. Supporters say kids need to learn how to read and write cursive in order to have a better understanding of the world, or to simply sign their names. The proposal before lawmakers would require that kids be able to both read and write cursive by the end of the fifth grade.

Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is making another mark on Marquette. Wade yesterday announced a three million-dollar gift to the school, to be used for scholarships and facility upgrades. Wade, of course, is a Marquette alum and led Marquette to a Final Four appearance. He told the crowd at yesterday’s game that Marquette helped change his life, and said he wants to give that opportunity to other young people.

A new report says the world’s five richest men have more than doubled their wealth since 2020. According to the non-profit Oxfam, the combined wealth of the elite group that includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and investor Warren Buffett jumped from 405-billion-dollars to nearly 870-billion in the past three years. In issuing the report, the charity called on governments to “reign in corporate power” to reduce the gap between the ultra-rich and the rest of society.

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is cancelling the Learn to Fish Free Fishing event at Ojibwa Golf & Bowl this Saturday, January 20. This decision was made based on guidelines from the Wisconsin DNR. The event is cancelled due to insufficient ice depth at the fishing location. Instead, on Saturday, January 20, the Chippewa Falls YMCA will be open to the community to offer a fun alternative for individuals and families who were looking forward to attending the free

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 26-foot 2022 Forest River Shasta pull behind camper.  The theft occurred late December into early January.  Investigators did a canvass of the area and discovered a vehicle involved with this theft.  Investigators are asking for help to further the identity of the operator/owner of the truck. Some features on the truck include, an outside cab visor, the passenger running board is missing, tailgate is missing and the truck may

Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to ban child sex dolls and AI generated child porn this week. The State Senate is scheduled to be in session tomorrow. Included in the laundry list of proposed laws that are up for a vote are the plans to make it a crime to make or even possess AI-generated child porn images. Senators will also vote to ban child sex dolls in Wisconsin. That law would add extra prison time if the child is made

One of the people hurt in a weekend ATV accident in Dodge County is fighting for her life. Paramedics say they rushed a 30-year-old woman to the hospital Saturday night after she was involved in a crash. The 31-year-old man who was driving the ATV was also taken to the hospital, he was reported in serious condition. The wreck happened about 9 p.m. along the Wild Goose State Trail, that’s near the town of Oak Grove. The Dodge County Sheriff’s

A Winnebago man is looking at his 10th OWI after his arrest Friday in Janesville. The State Patrol arrested the 63-year-old man after they found his car had slid off the road. Troopers got a call about the man driving recklessly on I-39. In addition to the OWI charge, the State Patrol says the man was driving with a revoked driver’s license, and without an ignition interlock on his car.

We begin the week with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Born in 1929, King’s birthday is January 15. Today is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS DAY AS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY. You can be part of upcoming events to honor the late Dr. Marin Luther King Jr.

A Chippewa Falls woman who stole from two local charities will not spend any time behind bars. Kacy Bresina pleaded no contest last week to charges that she never paid two charities the money that she collected during a pair of fundraisers. In all, prosecutors claimed she stole about six thousand-dollars. The judge fined Bresina 473 dollars after she said she paid the money back in full.