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Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a plan that’d make it easier to shoot ‘nuisance’ animals at airports in the state. The Senate’s Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing today on a proposal that would change some of the state’s hunting laws to allow crews to drive away critters from airport runways. The legislation would make exceptions to Wisconsin’s laws about hunting with a light, firing from the road or parking lot, and driving with a loaded rifle or crossbow.

One of the Republicans who will write Wisconsin’s next state budget says it’s a balancing act. State Senator Howard Marklein this week said the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance is hearing from all sorts of people and groups who want more money from the state. Yesterday, JFC held a public budget hearing in the Wisconsin Dells. Local school leaders turned out to press lawmakers for more per-pupil and special education money. Marklein says the goal is to write a budget that is

A state of emergency is in place in Wisconsin because of the risk for wildfires.  Today Governor Tony Evers  signed an executive order allowing the state to call on additional help to fight fires.  A red flag warning for high fire danger is in effect for all of southern Wisconsin until eight o’clock tonight.  The National Weather Service says Wisconsin is seeing all the right conditions for wildfires with warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin is running for reelection.  Baldwin made the announcement today.  She’s seeking her third term in office, and will be one of 20 Democrats in the senate running for reelection in 2024.  Right now no Republicans have said they’re running against her.

Chances are increasing for major flooding on the Mississippi River along the Wisconsin/Minnesota border because of melting snow pack.  The National Weather Service says there’s an 80 to 90-percent chance for moderate flooding in Wisconsin and a 30 to 65-percent chance of major flooding in some locations.  Flooding will likely start within the next week.

Wildwood Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of “Willow,” a female red fox. She is a year-old marble morph fox with a beautiful white coat and unique black markings. She was initially kept as a pet and transferred to Wildwood Zoo when her living situation needed to be adjusted. She was not a candidate for being released as she was too habituated and reliant on humans, and she could not survive on her own. Willow remained off exhibit for

Dunn county has launched a new video series and expanded its social media presence to provide important information in ways that people are becoming more comfortable with.  “Social media is where a lot of people now go for their information,” said Krista Vind, the county’s web support specialist who is leading this new information effort. “People go to social media sites to find out about events, services, facts and just about everything. That’s why we decided to expand our social

A temporary ban on recreational fires within the city limits of Marshfield has been issued by theMarshfield Fire and Rescue Department beginning today, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The NationalWeather Service recently issued a Red Flag Warning for most of central and southern Wisconsin dueto strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dryness, which can createdangerous fire conditions. As a result, outdoor burning should not be attempted. The burning ban, including recreational fires, will remain in effect until weather

The Department of Tourism announced three Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants totaling $65,000 for Visit Eau Claire to promote and market three upcoming festivals and events. “These grants will help spread the message of Eau Claire’s diverse celebrations across Wisconsin and the Midwest.” -Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers. The funding supports Visit Eau Claire in its digital marketing, social media advertising, and public relations efforts for the Eau Claire Jazz Festival on April 21-22, the inaugural Eau Claire HmongFest on June

 City leaders say the damage at Eau Claire’s soccer park could delay soccer season. Police say someone drove through the soccer fields over the weekend, doing donuts and leaving huge tire tracks across the fields. Parks manager Steve Plaza says the damage left the fields unsafe for soccer players. Plaza says park crews will now have to dig up the damage, lay some sod, and hope the roots take before soccer season starts in a few weeks. He says the