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 It’s a reminder that this winter’s ice isn’t as strong as in years past. The sheriff in Goodhue County, Minnesota says six trucks fell through the ice on their side of Lake Pepin over the weekend. The trucks were parked on the ice because there weren’t any parking spots on the beach. No one was hurt, and deputies say they towed all six trucks out of the water. This winter has been warmer than last, and DNR managers say fishermen

The Wisconsin Senate is ready to vote on the governor’s appointees. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu last week said he is sending over 200 appointees to state against, boards, and commissions to the Senate for up-or-down votes. The nominees will first have a hearing in front of a statehouse committee. The Senate didn’t approve any of the governor’s major nominees during his first term. Le Mahieu was quick to say that just because they are getting a vote, that doesn’t mean the

Wisconsin’s governor is going to lay-out his plan for the state. Governor Tony Evers will deliver his State of the State speech tomorrow night. There’s no official preview, but the governor will likely talk about finding more money for local schools and local governments in Wisconsin. Much like his inauguration speech, he’s also expected to talk about restoring abortion access in Wisconsin. Republican leaders at the Capitol are also set to deliver a response tomorrow night. The governor will speak at 7

Get ready to hear a lot more about Wisconsin’s race for the supreme court. Liberal justice Janet Protasiewicz on Friday announced a 700 thousand-dollar ad buy in the race. Protasiewicz is one of two liberals running for the high court, and she has raised the most money out of any candidate. She is facing fellow liberal Everett Mitchell, as well as conservatives Dan Kelly and Jenifer Dorow in the February primary. The top two vote-getters will move on to the April

 Western Wisconsin’s new congressman wants to be the ‘cheese king of Congress.’ Congressman Derrick Van Orden was named to the House Committee on Agriculture last week. He’s the first Wisconsin member of that committee in nearly a decade. Van Orden says he wants to make sure dairy farmers are protected in the next farm bill. He said he wants to be an expert on dairy for Congress as that new bill is written.

On January 21, 2023 at approximately 8:58 PM, the Menomonie Police Department, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the UW-Stout Police Department responded to the area of Bongey Drive and Terrill Road for a complaint of an older white male breaking into an apartment, threatening the homeowner and shooting a firearm. The suspect stole the homeowner’s vehicle and was eventually stopped by law enforcement. During the traffic stop, law enforcement officers from the Menomonie Police Department and the Dunn County Sheriff’s

State officials are warning the public not to consume too much white bass.  T he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a consumption advisory in Dane County after a recent study found elevated levels of human-made chemicals called PFAS in white bass from Lake Kegonsa.  The advisory also applies to white bass caught in Starkweather Creek, Wingra Creek, Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, Upper and Lower Mud Lake and the Yahara River.  The advisory recommends consuming only one white bass per month.

Baseball legend Sal Bando has passed away.  A statement from the Milwaukee Brewers said Bando was in major league baseball for 16 years and spent his last five seasons with the Brewers as their third baseman.  After his playing career ended, Bando joined the front office and became the Brewers’ general manager in 1991.  Before moving to Milwaukee, Bando was a four-time All-Star player and team captain for the Oakland Athletics, helping the team win three consecutive World Series’ from

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here with us and hope the day is off to a good start for you. As we begin this Saturday we look to slow things down a bit with our weekly “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a simpler way to look back at events than happened on this day in history before we head out to face the new day ahead. So, grab your favorite morning sippin’ drink and let’s scroll!

Wisconsin’s Emergency Rental Assistance program will stop taking applications in ten days.  The state Department of Administration said on Friday that January 31st will be the last day for applications.  The program has helped thousands of households with rent, utility, water, and internet bills.  Funding for the program is running out and benefits will be paid as remains available.  The Department of Administration said priority will be given to households facing imminent eviction.