Lawmakers are looking to follow-up on reports of sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the National Guard with some new laws. There’s a hearing scheduled for tomorrow in the State Assembly to hear three new proposals that would add new requirements for the Guard in Wisconsin. An investigation into the Air Guard unit in Madison showed a pattern of abuse, harassment, and misconduct over a number of years. One of the new laws would require a report from the Guard to
Read MoreThe Packers’ CEO is hopeful the state will help pay for the NFL Draft to come to Green Bay. CEO Mark Murphy was on UPFRONT over the weekend. He said hosting the NFL Draft is going to be a boom for the entire state. He expects hundreds of thousands of people to attend, and he expects them to spend millions of dollars while they are here. Two Green Bay lawmakers are asking for two million-dollars to help offset the Packers’
Read MoreIt’s not the opening day that Eau Claire’s baseball team hoped for. The Express lost their first game of the season last night, falling 8-3 to La Crosse. La Crosse scored four runs in the second inning, and had the game under control from there. The two teams will play again tonight in La Crosse.
Read MoreWisconsin’s public school managers are reminding people about summer breakfasts and lunches. The Department of Public Instruction is signing people up for its summer meal programs. DPI says it serves about two-and-a-half million meals to kids each summer. Communities qualify if there are enough low income families, and some adults with disabilities can also qualify for meals. DPI says you can get more information online, or by call 211. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Read MoreAs many head home from Memorial Day travel, Wisconsin gas prices remain higher than they were this time last week. Triple-A says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Madison area is three dollars and 51 cents, up eight cents from last Monday. The statewide average is a little higher, three-53 a gallon.
Read MoreWe may not know them all, but we owe them all. It is Memorial Day. A day to honor the lives of those lost in the line of duty while in service to our country. When it comes to honoring our fallen hero’s, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is a place to do that today and every day. It is a 155-acre Park whose mission is to “Honor, Educate and Heal” our Veterans, families and all who visit. Located three
Read MoreOne person is dead after a weekend crash in Eau Claire. It happened Friday evening on Highway 93. The State Patrol says 30-year-old Brandon Nabok of Eau Claire was riding his motorcycle when he crashed into another car that was turning on to the highway. The other driver was not hurt. The State Patrol says the investigation is on-going.
Read MoreIt’s time to play some baseball at Carson Park. The Eau Claire Express begin their season today. Managers say there will be some changes for fans this year, including a new team store and a new loaded mac and cheese option at the concession stand. There will also be Taco Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays this season. Today’s game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Carson Park, the Express will take on the La Crosse Loggers.
Read MoreMilwaukee County leaders are on the record about not wanting to spend taxpayer dollars on American Family Field. County supervisors voted against a public-funding option for the ballpark last Thursday. Supervisors say there are just too many other needs. Republican leaders at the Wisconsin Capitol are insisting that the county, as well as the city of Milwaukee, pay something if the state is going to send taxpayer dollars to the Brewers’ ballpark. Major League Baseball’s commissioner was in town last Thursday, and
Read MoreWisconsin will mark the start of Pride Month on Thursday. Governor Tony Evers will hold a ceremony at the State Capitol. Evers has flown the Pride flag above the Capitol each year that he has been governor, and he’s expected to do the same again this year. The governor is not saying what other plans he has to mark Pride Month this June.
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