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Wisconsin’s governor is ready to let Republicans drink early into the morning when they come to Milwaukee next summer. Governor Tony Evers’ new state budget proposes a 4 a.m. bar closing time for the Republican National Convention. It’s not an uncommon request for convention host cities, in fact Evers made a similar request for the Democratic National Convention back in 2020. Currently bars close as late as 2 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The governor’s proposal is not just for Milwaukee,

The latest home sales snapshot in Wisconsin sees a drop. The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest report says home sales fell 34 percent last month compared to a year ago. The Realtors say just over 31 hundred homes were sold in Wisconsin last month, compared to over 47 hundred in January of 2022. The Realtors’ Michael Theo says a lack of available homes is part of the problem. So are high interest rates, and rising prices. The Realtors’ report says the median price for a home in Wisconsin is

Eau Claire’s city council will vote tomorrow on a plan to pay a developer five million-dollars to build apartments above the city’s new bus transit center. City attorney Steve Nick says it’s been tough to find a developer who wanted the project, so the five million-dollars in grants and incentives is necessary. Planners hope to make the new transit hub a marquee project in Eau Claire. Work began on the transit hub a year-and-a-half ago. Work on the apartments will

They are moving barracks at Fort McCoy. Not troops, not guests, the base is moving entire barracks complexes this week. Crews loaded the first of four barracks buildings onto trucks this week and will move them across the base. The hope is to set the barracks on new foundations and get a few more years of life out of the World War II-era buildings. Commanders say the barracks should be ready for troops to move back in by the summer.

One of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen wants more answers about where COVID came from. Congressman Mike Gallagher said the Biden Administration needs to use every tool at its disposal to ensure we understand the origins of COVID-19. Gallagher is a member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and heads Congress’s special committee looking into China. Gallagher’s demand comes after a series of reports that say COVID came from a lab in China. Gallagher said that used to be labeled a conspiracy

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for next year’s wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamps.  The contest is open to all Wisconsin residents 18 years and older.  Entries will be accepted until July 15th and judging will take place in August.  Rules and application information are available on the DNR’s website with and easy click HERE.

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marcus Lasry is selling his stake in the team to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.  The deal is reportedly worth three-and-a-half-billion dollars and is still pending league approval.  If the deal goes through the Bucks would be the second-most valuable NBA team behind the Phoenix Suns.

ABOVE PHOTO: Jessica McCabe’s work and interviews have frequently been featured by ADDitude Magazine, Today.com, Upworthy and more. (uwec.com) Jessica McCabe, a national spokesperson for CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD), whose lived experiences helped launch the successful YouTube channel “How to ADHD” and her national recognition as a disability advocate, will speak for The Forum at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Schofield Auditorium. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with audience

If you are interested in being a part of discussions about drug us, see the information below about upcoming town hall meetings. These Local meetings plan to address drug use in our communities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Marshfield planners are letting you know what happens if the pick up schedule gets bumped off due to weather events. Waste Management alerts city residents to still place their garbage and recycling collection carts out on their regular collection day. They will collect the next day if “missed” due to inclement weather conditions.  The inclement weather may cause Waste Management to play “catch up” all week, so even if the weather conditions are nice this week, they may not arrive