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Madison is one of the best cities for vegetarians and vegans in the country.  A new report by WalletHub compares the 100 largest US cities based on the cost of groceries for vegetarians, the number of restaurants serving foods without animal products, and the number of farmers markets.  Madison ranks tenth best for vegetarians and vegans, with Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California, in first and second.  Milwaukee is much lower, ranking 83rd.  Those who stray from animal-based products have

Frozen shrimp sold at several Wisconsin grocery stores is being recalled due to potential radioactive contamination.  AquaStar Corporation is recalling its Kroger Raw E-Z Peel Shrimp, Kroger Mercado Cooked Shrimp, and AquaStar Shrimp Skewers sold at Metro Market and Pick n’ Save stores.  The F-D-A says the shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137, a radioactive material that could increase cancer risk with long-term exposure.  Officials say anyone who bought the recalled shrimp is urged to throw it away or return

The City of Menomonie is pulling the plug on a deal for the development of a one-point-six-billion-dollar data center.  The data center was projected to create as many as a thousand construction jobs during development and 50 to 75 full-time jobs after opening with an additional two- to three-hundred contract workers.  Some members of the community had expressed concerns about the facility’s use of water as well as noise and light pollution.  Mayor Randy Knaack announced at a city council

A Chippewa County man facing charges in a criminal case involving a young victim is pleading no contest.  Investigators say that 30-year-old Austin Stonkey sent inappropriate pictures to a young girl via Snapchat — including one image in which his private parts were visible.  Stonkey entered his plea yesterday on a charge of exposing a child to harmful materials, and was sentenced to one year of probation

Eau Claire Police are investigating a collision that claimed the life of an 85-year-old man.  Raymond Moeller was riding his bicycle in a bike lane on Cameron Street when he was struck by an SUV while making a left-hand turn.  The incident happened September 11th and Moeller has recently succumbed to injuries suffered in the crash. 

A new bill hopes to revitalize the forestry industry in northwest Wisconsin.  The legislation introduced on Monday would provide tax credits and a grant toward a proposed facility in Hayward.  That plant would convert pulpwood into sustainable aviation fuel and would create 150 jobs.  The bill is co-authored by state Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Summerfield.

The La Crosse Public Library is being recognized for programming.  The library is receiving the Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation for its Dark La Crosse Stories series.  The series — that began as a walking tour and now is the basis for a video and podcast program — covers topics including local true crime tales.  The Governor’s Archives Award is presented by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historical Society. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Dane County is one of the best Wisconsin counties to raise a family.  The new analysis by Niche compares Wisconsin counties based on metrics like school system quality, affordability, and safety.  Dane County ranks third-best, with the study crediting a large number of outdoor activities and public school quality.  Ozaukee and Waukesha counties rank first and second.  Eau Claire County ranks seventh and Milwaukee County is at ninth. 

The Menomonie Housing Committee has released its findings on how to solve the city’s housing needs.  Two out of three proposals have already been adopted by the Menomonie City Council.  The first adopted proposal would provide more incentives for tax increment financing projects.  The second would ease restrictions for housing developers in the city.  Both measures aim to make construction in Menomonie more appealing.  The final proposal would reduce the lot size for single-family homes, to allow more units to

Voting is now open to decide the top 16 products for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin Contest.  The contest is put on by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and the Johnson Financial Group.  Voters can choose between almost 150 products eligible for the bracket-style competition.  Past winners include fire trucks, cranes, cranberry horseradish, and beverage dispensers.  Voting to decide the top 16 will be open until September 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.