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There’s a push to help people in Wisconsin shop for health care. Several Republican lawmakers, along with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday introduced a plan that would push hospitals in the state to make their prices public. The proposed-law would require hospitals to publish a list of prices for common services, so people can shop for the best price. State Senator Mary Felzkowski says there’s already a federal rule that requires something similar, but she says it’s not

Former Badgers wide receiver Marcus Randle gets two life sentences for double homicide with the chance for parole.  However, this morning the judge ordered his sentences to be served consecutively, so Randle El won’t be eligible for parole until he’s spent 60 years behind bars.  He was convicted back in January of killing Seairaha  Winchester and Brittany McAdory in Janesville in February of 2020.  Prosecutors accuse Randle El of killing Winchester for giving information to police about him dealing drugs,

Culver’s is offering a sale tomorrow to raise money for local FFA chapters.  For Scoops of Thanks Day tomorrow you can get one scoop of frozen custard in exchange for a one dollar donation to an FFA chapter or other agriculture education organization.  Culver’s is also offering a one-day-only flavor in celebration, How Now Brown Cow, which is root beer infused with chocolate and chocolate cake pieces.

Bathrooms are closed in Wildwood Park due to a water main break on Wednesday, May 3. The Parks and Recreation staff are still determining when the bathrooms will reopen. Bathrooms in Wildwood Zoo are available daily from 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

It’s a sure sign of spring…the Spring Makers Market this Saturday, May 6 th at Banbury Place! The marketfeatures over 40 artists and shops filled with original artwork—paintings, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry,furniture, woodworking, and more! Artists are in buildings 10 and 13 as well as outdoors. Enjoy livelocal music, food, and fun! Admission is always free. From downtown, follow Wisconsin or Galloway streets to Banbury Place. There is plenty of free parking—just follow the signs. For more information: Julie Pangallo

It’s 18 years in prison for a St. Croix County man who committed arson back in 2018. A judge yesterday sentenced 71-year-old Kevin Grant to prison for the fire he started at the Cubby Hole bar in December of 2018. Prosecutors say he lit the bar on fire as part of an insurance scheme. No one was in the bar, and no one was hurt. A jury convicted Grant back in February.

Eight men in Milwaukee are looking at charges as part of an organized mail theft ring. Two of those men, Abdi Abdi and Darrion Allison, were in court yesterday. The Milwaukee County D.A.’s Office says the two were part of the ring responsible for at least nine armed robberies of mailmen dating back to October of last year. Investigators say the goal was to get the keys that mailmen carry for blue mailboxes. Some of the men are also facing

Eau Claire will have a fireworks show this Fourth of July, but no one knows where. The city council yesterday agreed to have a show, but council members have not yet agreed where it will be. City Manager Stephanie Hirsch is suggesting the High Bridge, the Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge, or Plank Hill. Councilman Larry Mboga continues to insist the show be held at Carson Park. The city wants to move away from Carson Park because of safety concerns, but

 We’re getting a better sense of just how many strings are attached to the new shared revenue plan from Republican lawmakers. In addition to a focus on public safety, local governments would be required to spend their new money on police, fire, and EMS, the Republican plan would ban local governments from proposing advisory referendums and would ban local health departments from closing businesses for more than two weeks during an outbreak. Republican lawmakers also want to force the Department

Folks in western Wisconsin could soon be paying more for electricity and natural gas. Xcel Energy last week asked regulators in Madison for permission to raise rates. The plan would hike electric rates by more than nine dollars a month, and would increase natural gas prices by about four-dollars and 50-cents per-month. Xcel says the company needs more money to update their energy infrastructure. A decision is expected by the end of the year.