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Republican lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol are taking their first step toward another multi-billion dollar tax cut today. An Assembly Committee will hear testimony about the three billion-dollar tax cut that lawmakers proposed last week. The package would lower taxes for most taxpayers in the state, and would end the state’s tax on 150 thousand-dollars worth of retirement income. Republicans say that would make Wisconsin essentially tax free for most retirees. Governor Evers vetoed the Republicans’ last tax cut plan.

Wisconsin could become the next state to outlaw child sex dolls. A Senate committee yesterday listened to the plan that would make it a felony to have a doll that is designed to look like a child. The plan would include a three-and-a-half year prison sentence, or a 15-year prison sentence if the doll is made to look like a specific child. State Senator Van Wanggaard said the idea of a child sex doll is ‘sick.’ Both Democrats and Republicans

The first of Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons begins today. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says bear hunting season is now underway. There are three zones where hunters are allowed to use dogs to help in the hunt, and three zones in the state where they are not. Bear hunting season runs until October 10th. The DNR says this should be a ‘quality hunting season’ this fall.  

Someone threw something on the Bronze Fonz. Channel 12 had the story last night that the statue on Milwaukee’s Riverwalk was covered in some sort of black substance. Milwaukee’s tourism managers, Visit Milwaukee, says it is aware of the damage and is working to get the Fonz cleaned-up. Milwaukee Police aren’t saying anything about suspects in the case.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is watching for traffic violations from the sky. Aerial enforcement will be on I-39/90/94 in Columbia County and on I-39 in Marquette County Wednesday. If they spot someone speeding excessively or driving The Wisconsin State Patrol is sharing photos of drivers going 100 to 118 miles per hour. Even on the interstates and freeways, that’s at least 30 miles per hour over the limit. Speeding tickets can cost up to 800 dollars depending on the violation.

Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have dedicated $200,000 to drive innovative, community-led projects that improve health equity, including social determinants of health (SDOH). The program, titled Addressing Health Disparities, seeks to improve health equity by addressing health disparities. Health disparities are defined as: “preventable differences in health between groups that are experienced by groups with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages.” The Health System encourages tax-exempt and government agencies serving communities within the Health System service area to apply

Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 3428 Hillview Rd early this morning at 2:11 AM. While fire units were on the way the Eau Claire Police arrived to find the rear deck on fire, and residents in the process of evacuating the home. Truck 8 company was the first to arrive on scene and reported light smoke coming from the rear of the structure. Their crew deployed an attack line and quickly extinguished the fire.

Bugling elk have been seen or heard in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near the town of Clam Lake recently near state highway 7 and county highway GG. Each year, elk are more visible now through early October. Officials in the area offer these tips as the area becomes more heavily visited by elk spotters. They are asking folks to please recreate responsibly and practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

It’s back to school for kids in the Chippewa Valley. Today is the first day of class for kids in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, and other communities. The return to school also means the return of school buses and kids on neighborhood streets. Police across the area are asking people to slow down, and reminding everyone to stop for stopped school buses.

Two people are dead after drowning in a lake in far northwestern Wisconsin. It happened at Lipsett Lake in the town of Rusk. on Friday. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-olds Grace Rhine and Kyree Schaw from Blaine, Minnesota went swimming, but slipped below the water. Deputies say high winds and choppy waters played a role in their drownings. A third person on the lake was treated and released. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains open.