We are waiting for more information about a deadly weekend shooting in Eau Claire. Police are not saying much about the shooting just after midnight on Saturday at Bergen and Bellevue Avenues. Officers say they found a wounded man who later died at the hospital. They also say they have a person of interest in custody. No one is identifying the victim or the accused shooter. We could get some more answers later today.
Read MoreIt was a drunken weekend for some Badger fans. UW-Madison Police say they arrested 33 people during and after Saturday’s game, 24 of them were UW students. Police say 66 people were kicked out of Camp Randall Stadium, almost all of them for drinking, underage drinking, or sneaking alcohol into the stadium. There are no reports of any fights or serious injuries from the game.
Read MoreFlorida’s governor says Republican Tim Michels could make Wisconsin look a lot more like his state if he wins the race for governor. Governor Ron DeSantis campaigned for Michels in Green Bay last night. DeSantis told a crowd of Republicans that Michels would sign new laws on election integrity and to make sure there won’t be anymore statewide coronavirus mandates. Michels is locked in a close race with Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Democrats yesterday said DeSantis’ vision for Wisconsin is ‘radical and dangerous.’
Read MoreStudents at La Crosse’s Logan High School will be back in class as usual today after a threat canceled their homecoming dance over the weekend. The school’s principal said the threat was unsubstantiated,’ but he decided to cancel Saturday’s dance just in case. There are no specifics as to just what the threat was. The school is planning for a new homecoming dance, but the specifics are not yet set.
Read MoreThere’s a warning about a warrant scam from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they’ve gotten a few calls from people who’ve gotten calls from scammers who tell them they have a warrant out for their arrest. The scammers then offer to allow people to pay to clear the warrant. The sheriff says that’s not how warrants work, deputies say you should never pay anyone over the phone, and they say if you get one of the calls you
Read MoreWisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalizations are back down to nearly 400 people. The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said 402 people are hospitalized with the virus, that includes 68 in the ICU. The 402 is down from last month. Wisconsin saw more than 500 hospitalizations in August. The current numbers are in-line with what the state saw back in the spring. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.
Read MoreIt was Aaron Jones and the running game that got the Packers past the Bear. Green Bay beat Chicago 27-10 on Sunday Night Football last night. Jones had 15 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown. He also caught three balls, including another touchdown. The Packers are now 1-1 on the season, and take on Tampa Bay next week. On that note, another Packer season has Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator pushing to get Packer games on all of the TVs in
Read MoreAn incident regarding a pursuit and a three vehicle crash on Hwy 29 involving Chad J Myszka of Wausau, has been resolved as the suspect is arrested and the 20 year old is in custody. That update came from Sheriff James L Kowalczyk. The case involved a manhunt underway in central Wisconsin Saturday, September 17th for a suspect considered dangerous. Law enforcement officials in Chippewa County were searching for 20-year-old Chad Myszka, who reportedly left his parents’ house with a gun Friday
Read MoreTruckers from around the Midwest are in Wisconsin to raise money for the Special Olympics. WFRV says over 150 trucks participated Saturday in the 18th annual Wisconsin Special Olympics truck convoy, which travels from Fond du Lac to Oshkosh. This year’s event raised over 100-thousand dollars for the Wisconsin Special Olympics.
Read MoreA rock star was in Monroe Saturday to promote his new vodka brand. Gene Simmons of Kiss was at the Minhas Brewery for the launch of his new “MoneyBag Vodka,” which comes in a glass decanter that’s shaped like a moneybag. In a statement, Simmons said he always wanted to create “a versatile and approachable drink that encourages everyone to celebrate life and its good time.” He added, “Thankfully, we found the perfect partner in Minhas Distillery, the country’s second-oldest
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