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Selling beer at Badger football games meant fewer arrests and fewer tickets this year. University police yesterday said citations at home football games dropped 20 percent this year, in part because the school started selling beer inside Camp Randall Stadium. Interim Police Chief Brent Plisch says fans understand they don’t need to drink as much before the game, so they drink a little less. That doesn’t mean that fans didn’t drink plenty in the first year of beer sales. The

A new report ranks Wisconsin in the middle of the pack when it comes to freedoms. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty released its Freedom Audit yesterday. It looks at fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and personal freedoms. Wisconsin is in the 20s on all three. The report’s authors say Wisconsin has great freedoms for things like school choice and buying beer, but could do better when it comes to state government regulations. The report also says Wisconsin should look

There may be some moments to be happy about after the Packers’ game against Detroit last night, but the final score isn’t one of those things. Packers coach Matt LaFleur gives credit to the Lions. Green Bay lost last night, 34-31, on a last second field goal by the Lions. The Packers played tough all game, and ran the ball well. But Detroit was just too much. The win drops the Packers to 9-4, and all but guarantees they won’t

Barron County Authorties are hosting an informational meeting reference two Chapter 980 sex offenders that will be released into the community on December 19, 2024. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m., in the Auditorium at Government Center, 335 E Monroe Ave, Barron. A Supervised Release Program Liaison under the WI Dept. of Human Services, will explain the rules these two subjects have to follow along with other pertinent information for the public. Officers will

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Joshua J Johnson Age: 47 Sex: Male Height: 5”9” Weight: 165 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Release date:  12/31/2024 Johnson will be homeless at the time of this release Conviction Information: Conviction date: 03/15/02 Conviction: Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree (MN) Conviction Date:  08/11/16 Conviction: Solicit Child through Electronic Communication to Engage in Sexual Conduct (MN) Conditions of

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Eric Fankhauser Age: 38 Sex: Male Height: 5”4” Weight: 112 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Release date:  12/19/2024 Fankhauser will reside at 1744 12 ¾ St Barron Conviction Information: Conviction date: 10/28/03 Conviction: 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a child Conviction Date:  09/25/02 Conviction: 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:  

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information to inform the public of a sex offender released in our area. Name: Keith Heacox Age: 64 Sex: Male Height: 6’2” Weight: 203 Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel Release date:  12/19/2024 Heacox will reside at 1744 12 ¾ St Barron Conviction Information: Conviction date: 10/12/82 Conviction: 1st Degree Sexual Assault Conviction Date:  05/19/82  Conviction: False Imprisonment-Repeater Conviction Date: 9/25/80 Conviction: False Imprisonment Conditions of Supervision, not limited to:  

The CEO of Milwaukee-based Fiserv could be the next Social Security Administration commissioner. President-elect Donald Trump says he’s nominating Frank Bisignano for the position. He won’t be confirmed until the US Senate approves him as commissioner. He’ll continue to serve as CEO and chair of Fiserv until then. The Fiserv Forum hosted the Republican National Convention back in July.

Wisconsin is among the ten least financially distressed states. WalletHub compared states based on the number people in forbearance or who have deferred payments. Wisconsin was ranked sixth least financially distressed, with Alaska and Wyoming in first and second. Texas and Louisiana are most financially distressed.

ABOVE PHOTO: After a life change, Justine Childs, a non-traditional student from Eau Claire, enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College for the education she wanted since she was a young child. Childs will graduate with an Associate of Science degree on December 12. The joy that Justine Childs exudes is palpable. But she will tell you that light wasn’t always easily visible. “And if you love something, you’re going to succeed at it.” Growing up in a conservative religion with