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Former Clerk Facing Theft Charges

By Morgan McCarthy | January 15, 2024

A former village clerk in Monroe County is looking at charges after prosecutors say she allegedly stole thousands of dollars from the Village of Milton. Investigators say 40-year-old Leigha Barton allegedly stole as much as 200 thousand-dollars during her two years as village clerk. She quit last summer. Prosecutors say she made charges to nine different credit cards, and reportedly spent the money on herself. Barton told investigators that she planned to pay the money back, but lost track. She’s

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WI Assembly to Vote on Plan for Gifting Body Parts

By Morgan McCarthy | January 15, 2024

It could soon be legal in Wisconsin to leave your body to first responders or rescuers. The Wisconsin Assembly will vote tomorrow on a plan that creates new rules for human body gifts. Currently, people can only leave their bodies to medical schools or organ donation organizations. The change would allow people to leave their bodies to ‘rescue organizations or recovery teams that use human remains detection canines.’

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Love is All You Need…And a Little Post-Season Luck

By Morgan McCarthy | January 15, 2024

Jordan Love’s dominant first season continues. Love threw for three touchdowns as the Packers stunned the Dallas Cowboys during yesterday’s Wild Card game. The Packers jumped out to a 27-0 lead before Dallas was able to put together a few scoring drives. Aaron Jones had three touchdowns as well. The Packers will next face the San Francisco 49ers next weekend. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE AND INTERACTIVE GAME TALK WITH OUR OWN SPORTS TALK 105.1

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EC Fire Remains Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | January 15, 2024

A fire on Peebles Street is under investigation. The call came on on Sunday January 14th, and the report from ECFD indicates: Engine 10 arrived to smoke showing from several areas of the residence on a bitterly cold day with temperatures near 0* F and a wind chill advisory in effect. Fire crews immediately made entry into the structure to attack the fire and search for any victims. Crews then entered into the basement via an interior stairway and found

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GO PACK GO!

By Morgan McCarthy | January 14, 2024

Fire up the crock pots and get the Green Bay gear on! The Green Bay Packers are in Dallas Today to play the Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Round. Jordan Love and the Packers come into AT&T Stadium as seven-point underdogs. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. on Fox.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | January 13, 2024

Hello. Brrrrr! Winter as we know it here in Wisconsin, is back. We’re glad you are here. As we inch towards the middle of January the cold temps and grey days can add to the stress of a week. That’s why we try to take things a little slower and begin Saturday with our “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a simple way to look back on the pages of history at events that happened on this day before we head

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WI Elections Chief Stays

By Morgan McCarthy | January 13, 2024

There will not be a new Elections Chief for the upcoming 2024 election.  A judge ruled on Friday that Republican lawmakers do not have the authority to remove or replace Meagan Wolfe from her position.  Wolfe oversees a commission that has been under fire for three years because of false election fraud claims put forward by former President Donald Trump.

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Maps Lead to State Supreme Court

By Morgan McCarthy | January 13, 2024

The state Supreme Court will now decide between seven legislative maps before the 2024 election.  The court received final submissions from both sides of the aisle and third party institutions on Friday.  In 2022, the nation’s highest court threw out election maps drawn by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. The court has until March 15th to enact new districts ahead of the legislative primary.

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K-9 Officers Join Madison PD

By Morgan McCarthy | January 13, 2024

Two new K-9s have joined the Madison Police Department. Zeke and Freddie were given their badges after their swearing in ceremony. Madison PD says the dogs will help with detecting narcotics, searching buildings, and tracking suspects. Zeke and Freddie are both Belgian Malinois breed, and were born in Croatia before training in the United States. Including the two new dogs, there are eight K-9s on the Madison Police force. YOU CAN SEE THEM WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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Search Continues for Missing La Crosse Man

By Morgan McCarthy | January 12, 2024

Authorities are continuing to ask for help in the search for a missing La Crosse man. 31 year old  Octavio Morales was last seen in downtown La Crosse on 12/22/23 and has not had contact with his family or friends since. Family is concerned for his safety and desire a welfare check. If have any information you are asked to please contact: Village of Trempealeau Police Department   OFFICER ISSUING ALERT: Chief Jeremy Randall   TELEPHONE NUMBER: 608-534-6875   EMAIL: tips@trempealeauwi.com

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