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The University of Wisconsin’s newest officer is there to give-out hugs. The UWPD yesterday introduced Charlie, the department’s first-ever therapy dog. Charlie will walk around campus and will be there for anyone ‘in need during a crisis, or traumatic incident’ according to the university. Charlie comes to the school through the Paws & Stripes program. UW Police simply say students should ask before giving Charlie a pet or a hug.

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Plymouth is a million-dollars richer. The Wisconsin Lottery yesterday said the Pick ‘n Save on Eastern Avenue sold a million-dollar winning ticket on Tuesday. The ticket matched five of the six numbers drawn. This is the second time the Pick n’ Save in Plymouth has sold a million-dollar winner this year. The same store sold a million-dollar scratch-off ticket back in March.

Our local Northern Wisconsin State Fair is underway and with the local midway open, you can plan your fair future as the Wisconsin State Fair is out with new food lists as well.  Over 100 new foods and drinks will debut at the Wisconsin State Fair this year.  Of the more interesting, the bug brownie on a stick.  It’s a brownie with chocolate frosting, candy corn, ants, crickets, worms, and a scorpion.  A full list of new foods can be found online

At 10:17 p.m. on July 11, 2023, the Menomonie Police Department received a report that a citizen heard approximately six gunshots in the area of 541 S Broadway. Upon performing a search of the area, officers located empty shell casings in the alleyway behind 541 S Broadway. Bullet holes were located in two different unoccupied vehicles. Following preliminary investigation, two suspects were apprehended and taken into custody. We believe this to be an isolated incident, and do not believe anyone

On Tuesday July 11, 2023, at approximately 6:57 p.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a vehicle accident with injuries on Harper Drive in the Town Of Rib Lake, Taylor County. It was also reported that two vehicles were seen racing side by side just prior to the accident. Taylor County Sheriff’s deputies along with fire and emergency medical services were dispatched. Upon arrival deputies found a vehicle operated by 21-year-old Ethan M. Berry from Medford WI off the

 It was a violent Tuesday in Milwaukee. Police in the city say eight people were shot in about five hours yesterday. The first shooting was reported just before 5:30 yesterday afternoon, and the last was reported just after 10:15 at night. That last shooting sent three young men to the hospital. One of the eight victims, a 19-year-old, died. Milwaukee Police are not saying anything about a motive or suspects in that case.

It’s the latest sign of summer. The Northern Wisconsin State Fair opens today in Chippewa Falls. This is the 125th year for the fair, and organizers have a few special things planned. This year’s concerts include Justin Moore, Nelly, and Styx. Tickets for the concerts and the fair are both available online and you can plan your fair fun with an easy click HERE.

The investigation into the county’s Department of Human Services continues, but what is next? The county board is having a special meeting tonight to both talk about the report and possibly fire County Board Chairman Nick Smiar. Smiar yesterday said he didn’t think anyone needed to be fired, including himself and County Administrator Kathryn Schauf . There are still a number of people who are angry that no one has been held accountable for the millions of dollars that were

It’s six years in prison and a lifetime on the sex offender registry for a Barron County man. A judge yesterday sentenced Jacob Nordeng for both sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, and for sexually assaulting a drunk woman who fell asleep at his house. Nordeng originally told police the woman was fine, but his friends say she couldn’t stand-up or speak at the time. After Nordeng’s time in prison, he will be required to register as a sex offender for

The wildfire in Waushara County is bigger and more destructive than first thought. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources yesterday said the fire burned 830 acres of land near Coloma. The first estimates were that the fire burned just 400 acres. We also got word yesterday that eight firefighters were hurt in the fire. One of them was taken to the hospital, the others were treated at the scene. Investigators say someone burning pallets started the fire. The DNR says they could