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The head of the Eau Claire County Board is out following the investigation into millions of dollars in misspending at the county’s Department of Human Services. The county board last night voted to remove Chairman Nick Smiar. County supervisors say someone has to be held accountable for the three-million dollars that were misspent or taken from the county’s DHS department. Investigators say Smiar knew about the misspending and theft, but never told anyone. No one has been charged in the

Prosecutors in Waukesha could be upgrading the charges against a Brookfield man accused of punching a man in the face last month over his tattoos. Josh Davies went down after that punch on June 17th, and hit his head on the concrete. He died yesterday. Police arrested 64-year-old Kevin Sehmer, and prosecutors later charged him with aggravated battery. Those charges could now be upgraded after Davies’ death. Investigators say Sehmer was upset by Davies’ tattoos, but they are not saying

The fire in Waushara County is contained, but still burning. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday firefighters finally got the fire that started Monday under control. Investigators say the fire started when someone was burning pallets. Firefighters are not saying when the fire will burn itself out, but fire crews in Coloma say they will spend another day at the fire today. The DNR says folks across Wisconsin should be careful with burning this week, despite some steady rains in parts

The state of Wisconsin is going to open-up the floor for comments on the future of I-794. Wis-DOT says it will hold two public meetings next month to talk about the plans for the interstate through Milwaukee, and what to do about the roads between the Hoan Bridge and the Milwaukee River. Some people in Milwaukee want to tear up the interstate and make those roads local, while others simply want to improve the existing highway. The meetings are scheduled for August

Wisconsin’s school safety tip line is now accepting texts. Attorney General Josh Kaul yesterday announced a new text line. Kaul says allowing students, teachers, and parents to text-in tips is just another tool to keep schools in Wisconsin safe. The new text line comes after Kaul said last month he may have to close the tip line entirely. Kaul said if lawmakers didn’t add two-million dollars to the state budget, he’d have to all-but close his Office of School Safety and the

The University of Wisconsin’s newest officer is there to give-out hugs. The UWPD yesterday introduced Charlie, the department’s first-ever therapy dog. Charlie will walk around campus and will be there for anyone ‘in need during a crisis, or traumatic incident’ according to the university. Charlie comes to the school through the Paws & Stripes program. UW Police simply say students should ask before giving Charlie a pet or a hug.

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Plymouth is a million-dollars richer. The Wisconsin Lottery yesterday said the Pick ‘n Save on Eastern Avenue sold a million-dollar winning ticket on Tuesday. The ticket matched five of the six numbers drawn. This is the second time the Pick n’ Save in Plymouth has sold a million-dollar winner this year. The same store sold a million-dollar scratch-off ticket back in March.

Our local Northern Wisconsin State Fair is underway and with the local midway open, you can plan your fair future as the Wisconsin State Fair is out with new food lists as well.  Over 100 new foods and drinks will debut at the Wisconsin State Fair this year.  Of the more interesting, the bug brownie on a stick.  It’s a brownie with chocolate frosting, candy corn, ants, crickets, worms, and a scorpion.  A full list of new foods can be found online

At 10:17 p.m. on July 11, 2023, the Menomonie Police Department received a report that a citizen heard approximately six gunshots in the area of 541 S Broadway. Upon performing a search of the area, officers located empty shell casings in the alleyway behind 541 S Broadway. Bullet holes were located in two different unoccupied vehicles. Following preliminary investigation, two suspects were apprehended and taken into custody. We believe this to be an isolated incident, and do not believe anyone

On Tuesday July 11, 2023, at approximately 6:57 p.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a vehicle accident with injuries on Harper Drive in the Town Of Rib Lake, Taylor County. It was also reported that two vehicles were seen racing side by side just prior to the accident. Taylor County Sheriff’s deputies along with fire and emergency medical services were dispatched. Upon arrival deputies found a vehicle operated by 21-year-old Ethan M. Berry from Medford WI off the