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Two new polls in Wisconsin show slightly different numbers in the state’s marquee races. Both  Emerson College, and Spectrum News and Siena College released polls yesterday. The Spectrum poll gives Governor Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes slight leads. The Emerson poll has Republican Ron Johnson leading Barnes in the race for U.S. Senate. It has Evers leading Republican Tim Michels, but that lead is within the poll’s margin of error. Both polls also show the economy and inflation are the top issues

The latest piece of Wisconsin’s coronavirus stimulus money is going to EMS services across the state. Governor Evers yesterday announced 32 million-dollars in grants for over 440 local emergency service providers. The money can be used to buy new equipment or simply stock-up local first responders’ needs.

Police in Madison will continue to be able to use tear gas for crowd control, but they will have to write the city council a report each time they do. Madison’s council last night backed away from an ordinance that would have limited the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and other less-than-lethal options to times when police officers’ were under direct threat. Instead, the council okayed a requirement that will have the police department submit a report each time

As nature raises the curtain on one of its most spectacular acts, Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report stands ready as the premier resource to ensure travelers don’t miss a moment of the natural theater. This interactive map contains up-to-date information on the foliage’s progression from green to peak color. It’s designed for fall sightseers to maximize the short window of time for glimpsing the hues of autumn. Travel Wisconsin partners with around 100 reporters, including chambers of commerce, visitor bureaus, tourism organizations and state park rangers, to detail

A new poll continues to show close races for Wisconsin governor and Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat.  The Spectrum News/Siena College Poll says 49-percent of respondents plan to vote for Democratic Governor Tony Evers while 44-percent plan to vote for Republican Tim Michels.  In the race for senate, 49-percent said they’d vote for Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandella Barnes and 48-percent said they’d vote for Republican Senator Ron Johnson.  The poll says 32-percent of respondents were Democrats, 27-percent were Republicans, and 35-percent were independents.

It’s 30 years in prison for a second Madison man who was involved in a drive by shooting that resulted in the death of 11-year-old Anisa Scott.  Yesterday Perion Carreon apologized for his role in her death, but the judge pointed to the fact that Scott is still dead regardless of his intentions.  Another man was sentenced to 35 years in prison last week while a third suspect is set to go to trial in November.

Beginning Wednesday, September 21, there will be two walk-up vaccine clinics at UW-Eau Claire Water St. parking lot (101 Chippewa St., Eau Claire) for people to get the fall updated COVID booster that helps protect against the Omicron and original strains of COVID-19. These clinics will take place from 5 pm – 7 pm on September 21st and October 5th. Booster doses are free of charge and no insurance is needed. Who is eligible for the fall COVID booster?The CDC

An average of 11% of Wisconsin residents live in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. To respond to this chilling statistic, the Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals is collecting winter coats, accessories, and blankets to be donated to those who will need them this winter. “This is one way our organization partners with others in the community to help those in immediate need.” All donations must be clean and in wearable condition, whether new

With 87% of Americans feeling “anxious” or “very anxious” about inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Happiest States in America, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To determine where Americans have the highest satisfaction with life, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness. The data set ranges from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate. Happiest States in America 1. Hawaii 11. Virginia

It will be another day of goodbyes for Eau Claire County’s former sheriff. Today is the funeral for Sheriff Ron Cramer. He unexpectedly died last week. There was a public visitation last night. Today’s private funeral will begin at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. You will see our flags lowered as well. Governor Evers has authorized Eau Claire County officials to lower the flags of the United States and State of Wisconsin in Eau Claire County to half-staff