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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group launched the 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest last week. Each year, this popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes nearly $70 billion in total economic output to the state, and culminates by crowning a product as the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.  Each year, over 100 products from every corner of the state are showcased, drawing attention to the manufacturers that produce them. Wisconsinites have cast

It’s not just kids and parents that have to get ready for the new school year. Officials in all areas are asking drivers to keep an eye out for kids, school buses, and crossing guards. With many schools back in action, it means there will be all manner of kids and people out in neighborhoods. In many communities Police are planning on extra patrols to make sure the return to school is as safe as can be.

A new State Historical Museum will come with some changes for State Street. Madison’s Plan Commission last night approved the designs for a new museum, along with the demolition of two downtown buildings that are right next door. A number of people turned out to oppose the demolition of the two buildings, but commissioners said the new museum must move forward. Work on the new museum will begin next year, and should be done by 2026.

The City of Marshfield was notified by Canadian National Railroad they will be repairing the crossing at S. Galvin Ave. & Veterans Parkway. The work is expected to be started/finished on the same day Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The requested closure will have a signed detour. Motorists wishing to take Galvin Ave. north off Veterans Parkway can utilize E. 34th St. S. to Mallard Ave N. to Yellowstone Dr., or N. Hume Ave. to E. 4th St. S. to Galvin

On Friday August 25, 2023 at 2:58 p.m., the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an abandoned boat floating near Cedar Swamp Island on the Chippewa Flowage in the Town of Hunter. Sawyer County Deputies responded to the scene assisted by the Wisconsin DNR, LCO Tribal Wardens, Federal Forest Service, Sawyer County Search & Rescue, St. Louis County Search and Rescue and the Sawyer County Dive Team. Upon arrival authorities located an unoccupied fishing boat complete with fishing

A Chippewa Falls man who posted sexually suggestive signs about a local woman is looking at stalking charges. Prosecutors added the charges yesterday against 43-year-old Mark Schlageter. Investigators say he was stalking his ex. Schlageter was charged earlier this month with defamation after police say he posted signs on several polls throughout the area calling a woman a meth dealer, and making several sexually suggestive comments. He was also charged back in June with domestic violence. Jail records show Schlageter

Prosecutors in Jackson County are moving ahead with their case against the man who they say lit eight fires over the past five months. The D.A.’s office announced the charges yesterday against 46-year-old Daniel Johnson. He’s accused of setting the fires in the Black River Falls area. The first fire was back on April 9th, and the last fire was August 10th. Firefighters say they ranged in size from a couple feet to more than 16 acres in one case.

Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are not giving-up on tax cuts. There’s a news conference for later this morning to introduce a new comprehensive tax relief package. Republican lawmakers wanted to include a three-and-a-half-billion-dollar tax cut in the new state budget, but Governor Evers vetoed it out. There are no details as to just what this new tax package will include.

A new plan at the Wisconsin Capitol could have some kids in the state back to school sooner. The plan would allow schools to start their year before September 1st. Right now, schools need special permission to start in August. The plan looks to give more flexibility to more local school districts.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says residents looking to visit state parks, forests, or trails during Labor Day weekend should buy their state park and forest vehicle admission stickers online. DNR says the stickers are required for all vehicles when entering state parks. They cost 28 dollars for most Wisconsinites. Daily admission passes are only available on-site and range in price depending on the state park and vehicle size and you can get more details WITH AN EASY CLICK