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Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor the patriotism of the armed services past and present.  National Veterans Day ceremonies take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia today, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC.  Wreath-laying ceremonies will take place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and World War Two Memorial in DC.  People are expected to line the streets of New York City for the nation’s biggest Veterans’ Day Parade.   Similar celebrations of America’s heroes will

A western Wisconsin nurse is facing charges that she cut-off a man’s foot without authorization, and wanted to keep it in her taxidermy shop.  Prosecutors in Pierce County filed charges against Mary Brown last week.  Investigators say she cut the right foot off a 62-year-old man last May.  Court documents say Brown told coworkers she amputated the man’s foot because it was dying from frostbite, and she wanted to make him more comfortable.  Neither the man or any doctors at the health

You may have heard the rumors and rumblings. The curtain is pulled back and Eau Claire’s mall will once again have a movie theater! Micon Cinemas yesterday said they will be moving into the empty theater at the Oakwood Mall.  AMC Theaters moved out this fall.  An opening date is yet to be announced, but the hope is to get movies playing in time for the holiday season.  Micon’s owners say they have no plans to close their theater on

There’s more talk about more money for local governments in Wisconsin.  The League Of Wisconsin Municipalities yesterday said the flood of local tax hike on Tuesday’s ballot shows the need for ‘reform.’  The League isn’t saying just what it wants lawmakers to do, or how much more money they want from the state.  The League says that 20 communities asked voters for more money on Election Day shows there is a need.  Republican leaders at the Capitol say tax hike questions are the

The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he’s willing to work with the governor on a new abortion law. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos yesterday said he is willing to compromise with Governor Evers. Vos said he wants to have an abortion law that will ‘withstand court challenges,’ but he didn’t say just what would be included in the new law. Wisconsin’s current law dates back to 1849, and doesn’t include exceptions for cases of rape of incest. Governor Evers said during the

It’s November, but the Wisconsin State Fair is already making plans for next summer.  The Fair yesterday announced a new 11-day pass that they are calling the Fair Fun Pass.  For 99 dollars, people can get into the fair each day.  There are also a few other perks like a limited edition Super Fan lanyard, and Super Fan sticker.  The Fair is also offering discounted tickets through the holiday season.  You can find out more at the Fair’s website.  The 2023 Wisconsin State Fair

There will be basketball under the roof at Milwaukee’s baseball stadium today.  The University of Wisconsin will play two games at American Family Field.  The women’s team will play Kansas State at 3:30 p.m. and the men’s team will play Stanford at 6:30 p.m.  The Badgers got to test the new floor at the ballpark yesterday.  The games are being billed as the ‘Brew City Battle.’  UW leaders say they’ve been thinking about a game at American Family Field for years.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources releases an updated plan to manage the state’s wolf population.  The DNR says the plan will ensure Wisconsin’s wolf population remains balanced and healthy.  A 60-day public review period is now underway.  You can view the plan on the DNR’s website.

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that during the October 29, 2022, Drug Take Back Day, Wisconsin collected a total of 54,040 lbs. of unwanted medications. “Wisconsinites consistently step up for Drug Take Back, making sure tens of thousands of pounds of unused and unwanted medications are safely disposed of,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Thank you to everyone who helped collect over 54,000 pounds of unwanted medications.” Statewide over 140 law enforcement agencies participated in Drug Take Back Day.

Jackson County Humane Society (JCHS) is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Art Auction Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the American Legion Hall. Dinner will be served as a free-will donation 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Take-out meals are an option. Local, talented students have donated their artwork for the auction. The silent auction will go 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The live auction of select pieces will begin at 7:00 pm.