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There could soon be an option for a lifetime fishing license in Wisconsin. State Senator Patrick Testin has a plan that would allow people to pay a fee once, and never have to renew their fishing license again. A lifetime fishing license would cost just under 600 dollars, Testin says that’s what it would cost someone to renew their fishing license for 30 years. There would still be a requirement for certain fish-stamps. Testin’s plan has yet to see a vote

Milwaukee is on the list for worst trucking bottlenecks in the country. The interchange at I-94 and I-43 is 94th on the list from the American Transportation Research Institute. The interchange made the list because of its slow speed, averaging just over 46 miles-per-hour. The junction at I-94 and I-43 is Wisconsin’s only entry on the list. Illinois has five bottlenecks on the list, Minnesota has three, and Michigan has just one as well.

Madison is one of the top-five safest state capitals in America.  That’s according to WalletHub, which ranks Madison third based on nearly 50 key factors including affordability, economic wellbeing, and quality of life.  WalletHub says Madison has the best quality of education and health, the second-highest percentage of adults with a bachelor degree, the third-lowest premature death rate, and the third-best quality of life.  The safest state capital is Austin, Texas and the least-safe capital is Augusta, Maine.

 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants snowmobilers to drive sober as deadly snowmobile crashes mount in the state.  The DNR says there have been nine deadly snowmobile crashes this year.  Over the last five years, 68-percent of deadly crashes involved alcohol.  The DNR says it will have extra patrols out for Super Bowl weekend to make sure everyone’s sledding safe and sober.

One of the suspects accused of killing a man as he was leaving the Dane County Jail is headed to prison.  This morning Demone Cummins pleaded guilty to first-degree homicide and was sentenced to life behind bars.  He took a plea deal and had drug and gun charges dropped.  Cummins will also have a chance to request parole in the future.  He and Amond Galtney are accused of killing Dwayne Collins Junior last year.  Galtney has pleaded not guilty to

A 43-year-old Eagle River man, known to have a Felony Body Only Warrant through Department of Corrections, attempted to flee from Marshfield Police Officers after a traffic stop was initiated. The pursuit reached speeds of 60 mph and went a distance of 3 miles. A pursuit intervention technique was attempted which ended the pursuit after the suspect vehicle abruptly stopped and got pinned between a patrol vehicle and a snow bank. The man was taken into custody without further incident.

Dawn Comte, Recreation Manager for the City of Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry has been awarded the 2023 Professional Award of Merit by the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association. This award is the highest professional recognition given by WPRA to a current or retired active Association member. The nominee must hold a current professional certification by the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Dawn has been an active WPRA member for 34

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for meat processor grants through March 17, 2023. The program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “There is a strong need out there to modernize, expand, and enhance the capacity of our meat processing infrastructure,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “The funding included in the Governor’s budget can be used to ease some of

Due the recent warmer weather, outdoor skating rinks at Boyd, Putnam, and Roosevelt will be closed. Pinehurst Warming Shelter will be open for the sledding, snowboarding, snowshoeing and gear share. At this time, the Crokicurl and skating rinks will not be useable. The City Parks flooding crew will reevaluate the rinks on Friday. At this time, the trail groomer is still out of service. CLICK HERE TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST WINTER FUN.

The Republicans who control the state legislature want to know why it’s taking so long for some people to get a professional license in Wisconsin. The Legislature’s Joint Audit Committee yesterday ordered an audit of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. DSPS has been facing questions for months about the months-long backlog for some people to get the license they need to work in the state. Senator Eric Wimberger says lawmakers have asked for answers and gotten nothing in return.