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 We’re getting some more information on why the Badgers suspended Jordan Turner last week.  The team suspended Turner after a drunk driving arrest on the Beltline early last week.  Turner apologized for that arrest in a statement.  But his arrest on OWI was just the latest in a string of trouble.  Turner is also looking at charges that he drove 117 miles an hour on the interstate in Rock County.  He is also wanted in Farmington Hills, Michigan for a

Nearly 200 diversity, equity, and inclusion jobs at the University of Wisconsin are safe after Governor Evers’ latest budget vetoes.  The governor signed the new, 99-billion dollar state budget yesterday, and issued over 50 vetoes to change the plan.  One of those vetoes protected the 188 DEI jobs that Republican lawmakers wanted to eliminate.  The governor did not restore the 32 million-dollar shift that lawmakers ordered, mainly because  that money can be spent in other ways. The university yesterday said the budget

It could be a while before authorities know what caused that train in Dodge County to jump the tracks.  Wisconsin Railroad Commissioner Don Vruwink yesterday said investigators can only speculate at this time. He said the investigation will be slow because there are only so many people in the state who can handle these types of cases. No one was hurt when 29 train cars derailed Tuesday. The cars weren’t carrying anything hazardous, but crews say they tore up the tracks

Lake Hallie has new rules against sleeping in cars and loitering. The village board yesterday voted to make it tougher for homeless people to camp out inside village limits. Police Chief Ed Orgon said the new rules are in response to an increased number of complaints. The chief says people who are living in their car, or just hanging around will be given a warning, then a ticket.

Investigators in Sparta are waiting for video of the city’s fireworks show to see just how five people were hurt Tuesday night.  Fire Chief Mike Arnold says it looks like a mortar shell burned through the side of its case, tipped over, and fired some fireworks into the crowd.  The chief says five people were hurt, though none of them seriously.  The misfire happened near the end of Sparta’s Fourth of July show.

A police officer from Sturgeon Bay is internet famous for his move to rescue some local cows. Video is making the rounds of the officer running into a burning barn and helping three cows to safety. The flames were already just inches from the cows when the officer arrived. The fire happened on June 25th. Sturgeon Bay Police say the officer and the cows are all alright.

Legacy Community Center and Agnes’ Table, a community kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown Chippewa Falls, announced that, in addition to adding seven new members to the Board of Directors, Angela Maloney has been appointed as the new Executive Director.  “…this is a very exciting day for our organization. We have added an amazing Executive Director, who, in her short time, has made tremendous improvements for our future.” New board members include:  – TJ Atkins (Vice President), Executive Director

Join the Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Prevention Program Coordinator, Deb Bruning, for Coffee and Conversation! Share your ideas and topics that matter to you. Submit topics and bring a friend along to this free event, hosted at Hope United Methodist Church, 2233 Golf Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 on Thursday, August 3, at 10 a.m. Advanced registration required at least one week prior at www.adrcevents.org WHICH YOU CAN DO BY CLICKING HERE or call Aging & Disability Resource Center

Governor Tony Evers  is making what he calls substantial line item vetoes to the new state budget.  He signed the budget today but is making several changes at the same time.  The changes add 15-million dollars for Wisconsin childcare providers and keep the 188-diversity equity and inclusion position at University of Wisconsin.  He also says he’s making sure school districts have long-term spending authority increases and targeting tax relief, among dozens of other changes.

It was a warm and dry June in Madison.  The National Weather Service says the average temperature was nearly a degree above normal.  Madison also saw over four fewer inches of rain than normal in June, the sixth-driest June on record.  Madison saw just over an inch of rain last month and over half of that came in one day, June 1st.