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Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers and Inspectors, St. Croix County Deputies, and multiple fire and EMS units responded to a 7 vehicle crash. There are 2 confirmed fatalities at the scene. The scene is currently under investigation. The Highway 128 overpass at that location is closed until the possibility of structural damage can be assessed. This is all of the information that will be released at this time. Due to the complexity of the crash and the on-going investigation, another update

The man who brought a pair of guns to the Wisconsin Capitol to try and talk to the governor has left the state. Joshua Pleasnick says he’s now living with family in Nebraska because he is unemployable in Wisconsin. Capitol Police arrested Pleasnick earlier this month when he reportedly showed-up at the Capitol with a gun in a holster. He demanded to speak to the governor about domestic violence. Pleasnick then returned to the Capitol later that night with a

The plan to move refugees into the Chippewa Valley is getting attention from the community. A crowd turned out at the library in Eau Claire last night to oppose World Relief Wisconsin’s proposal to resettle people in Eau Claire and the surrounding communities. The protesters say they’re worried about where they will live and work. World Relief managers say they are listening to all of the complaints. The plan is to move refugees into Eau Claire by the end of

Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to get tougher on reckless drivers. A Senate committee will hold a hearing today on a plan that would allow police to tow cars if their drivers speed away fro officers, race down the highway, go 25 miles-per-hour over the speed limit, and/or have a suspended or revoked drivers license. The idea is to help Milwaukee Police deal with reckless drivers in the city. Milwaukee has an ordinance that allows police to tow the cars of

Giannis is staying in Milwaukee for another few years. The Bucks yesterday said Giannis signed a three-year contract extension that could keep him on the team til the end of the 2028 season, and could be worth up to 186 million-dollars. Giannis took to Twitter last night to say “MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get it!!!!” Giannis’ extension comes after the Bucks signed Damian Lillard in the offseason, and after he said the team needs to show a dedication to winning another championship.

  The State of Wisconsin is getting federal money to expand its technology development.  Wisconsin is getting one of 30 grants as a designated Economic Development Administration Regional Technology and Innovations Hub. The state can compete for up to 75-million-dollars in development money, and already is being given 350-thousand-dollars from the EDA.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be giving more than 402-million-dollars for clean drinking water across the state. Funding will go to 106 cities to help improve water quality, going toward projects like replacing lead service lines and addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water. The focus will be on smaller and more disadvantaged communities in Wisconsin.

Two Wisconsin brothers have set a new Guinness World Record for the largest grilled cheese sandwich. Ten-year-old Iggy and 11-year-old Exodus made the sandwich ten-point-nine feet long, six-and-a-quarter feet wide, and two-and-three-quarters inches thick. They used more than 300 pounds of Bread dough and 60 pounds of cheese. The boys have their own YouTube channel, The Exodus and Iggy Show, with 150-thousand subscribers.

A Burglary occurred at Arby’s in the City of Mauston. Suspect broke and entered through the drive through window. Video surveillance was available and still photos are attached to the crime alert. Looking for assistance in identifying the male suspect. Information can be directed to Det. Lueneburg at email, ms107@mauston.com or the Mauston Police Department at (608) 847-6363.

Have leftover or unused medications? Drop them off in Eau Claire or Altoona for free disposal on Saturday, October 28, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This fall’s prescription drug take-back event will be held this Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Altoona Emergency Services building (1904 Spooner Ave.) and at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire (curbside drop-off at 2116 Craig Rd., Eau Claire, Medical Offices, Door B – see mapbelow.) CLICK HERE FOR MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION