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UW-Madison says its set a record for graduations. The university yesterday said more students earned their degrees than ever before last year, and they did it quicker than ever. UW-Madison says its four-year graduation rate jumped to 75-point-five percent last year, and the six-year graduation rate jumped to 89-point-3 percent. UW officials say they handed-out over 12 thousand degrees last year, it’s the first time Madison’s campus has ever done that.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers orders flags to half-staff to honor a former state representative. Former Representative John Klenke was born and raised in Green Bay and worked for Schneider National for two decades before running for Wisconsin State Assembly. Services for Klenke will be held today (Thurs.) and flags will be kept at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 28th.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says the Wisconsin State Building Commission has approved more than 388 million dollars in key projects across the state. Approved projects include security improvements at Taycheedah Correctional Institution and the release of building trust funds to the Wisconsin DNR. There will also be a new Wisconsin History Center on Capitol Square, which Evers says will help keep an active hub for statewide history.

There’s record demand for help with Thanksgiving Dinners this year.   The Goodman Center is closing registration early this year because of record demand.   Goodman plans to provide more than four-thousand Thanksgiving meals to families this year.  The Goodman Center Food Pantry says need is at an all-time high in Dane County.  They’re asking the public to contribute food donations to help families with holiday groceries. 

Eau Claire will be hosting the next Snowshoe National Championship. The United States Snowshoe Association says the 2024 Championship will take place at Lowes Creek County Park. They expect the competition to attract enthusiasts from across the county.

Gills brand chopped packaged onions are being recalled because of a salmonella outbreak. Wisconsin is among 22 states with salmonella poisoning cases. Three are confirmed in Wisconsin. The Centers for Disease Control says there’ve been a total of 73 cases nationwide, and 15 hospitalizations. Packages and cups of Gills diced yellow or red onions are being recalled nationwide. They should be thrown out. Cooking will not kill the salmonella. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

On October 25, 2023, at approximately 4:53p.m., Lake Hallie Police Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of 119th Avenue in the Village of Lake Hallie for a male subject that had been drinking and causing damage to vehicles. An officer observed a male subject fitting the description walking on the 40th Avenue bridge over Highway 53 and contacted the subject, identified as Michael Ludwigson (37 years old of Cameron). After speaking with the Ludwigson, the officer learned he was

Each fall and winter, cases of respiratory illnesses increase. To be prepared and protected as possible, local health officials are urging you to get your flu shot now. If you are interested, contact your doctor’s office or a local pharmacy to schedule an appointment to the get the flu shot – or visit vaccines.gov/flu to search for other vaccinators. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Trick-or-treating in Marshfield’s downtown historic district takes place Friday, October 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The City of Marshfield’s Street Division will be closing S. Central Ave. from W. Veterans PKWY. to E. 9th St., for the event requested by Mainstreet Marshfield beginning at 4 p.m., and will have the road reopened by 7 p.m. that evening. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for this vehicle free event along S. Central Ave. and side streets as businesses

As a thank you to local heroes, the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is honored to offer free admission for first responders and their families this weekend (Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29). First responders will simply have to show their ID at the front desk upon check-in to enjoy free play with their families (one household per ID) during the operating hours of 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. The Children’s Museum, now located at 126 North Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire, has