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There’s a new case of CWD in northern Wisconsin. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday confirmed a case in wild deer in Langlade County. Specifically, the DNR says the deer was found within ten miles of the Menominee Reservation, Menominee County and Oconto County borders. The discovering means a change for deer hunters, there is now a three-year ban on baiting and feeding in Langlade County. This is the first time CWD has been found in Langlade County.

A group of Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol continue to press to have elections commissioner Bob Spindell replaced. They are still angry about his post-election comments that they say amount to voter suppression. Spindell wrote to Republican leaders explaining that he convinced some black voters in Milwaukee not to vote for Democrats last November. The Democrats say Spindell is a ‘danger to democracy.’ Spindell has refused to step down, and Republican leaders at the Capitol have so far refused to replace him.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will provide up to $7 million in performance-based tax credits to Fiserv to support the relocation of the company’s global headquarters to downtown Milwaukee, an investment that will help retain and create a total of 980 jobs, WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today. “Their decision to make Milwaukee their global headquarters is not only a win for the city, but one that will drive job growth and prosperity statewide…” “Fiserv is a

Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Products were sold at retail in Bloomer, Cadott, Fall Creek and New Auburn. This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a routine inspection by state inspectors. Evidence shows that the products include undeclared allergens, undeclared restricted ingredients, and

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Frank R. Schuman, age 29, of Lac Du Flambeau, Wis., has been charged with fifteen counts related to domestic abuse and battery, in three Wisconsin counties, over the past nine months.Schuman is facing charges in Oneida County, Wis., Vilas County, Wis., and Outagamie County, Wis., for abuse against three different people. According to the criminal complaints, Schuman allegedly broke one person’s jaw and sexually assaulted them,

Photo caption: Chicago-based performer Kenya Sanchez, seen here in the 2020 Fire Ball, will be returning this year with her spectacular show. Photo Credit: uwec.edu One of the most elaborate annual events at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire may have been sidelined for two years due to the pandemic, but it’s making up for lost time in 2023. Tickets now are available for “Fire Ball X,” the 10th anniversary of the biggest drag show in the region, an annual sellout event

Governor Evers wants to cut lawmakers out of some conservation programs in the state. The governor unveiled the latest part of his budget yesterday. In addition to asking for more money for conservation and stewardship programs, and looking to invest in what he calls the ‘clean economy,’ the governor wants to prevent lawmakers from stopping his conservation efforts. Specifically, he wants to remove legislative oversight over any project north of Highway 64, raise his free spending limit on conservation to

There’s new worry at UW-Milwaukee’s satellite campuses. The campuses in Waukesha and West Bend are just a shell of what they used to be, the latest enrollment numbers show just 340 students at UW-Washington County and just 800 students at UW-Waukesha. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke to processors who worry they will be the next UW campuses to close. The UW System is currently closing the campus in Richland Center because of low enrollment. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone says no

The Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched to an appliance fire at 4315 Harless Rd on Wednesday February 8th at 18:16. Additional information from the communication center reported there was a fire on the stove and occupants were exiting the structure. The incident was upgraded to a full structure fire response which included 3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 ambulance, Battalion Chief and Duty Chief. Upon arrival, crew observed smoke showing from the front side of the structure. Fire crews made

There will be a vigil for fallen Milwaukee police officer Peter Jerving tomorrow night. The group Peace For Change Alliance is hosting the vigil at the Silver Spring Church of God. Jerving died early Tuesday morning, police say a robbery suspect shot and killed him during a struggle. Jerving had four years experience with the Milwaukee Police Department. His funeral is set for Monday at the Elmbrook Church in Brookfield.