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The Altoona Police Department has achieved national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The two-year process involved aligning policies with industry best practices and an external assessment. Altoona joins just three other departments in Wisconsin with this designation, which highlights accountability and commitment to community safety. Accredited agencies often see reduced legal actions and lower liability insurance costs, according to CALEA. 

WisDOT is reminding drivers to move over or slow down as part of National Crash Responder Safety Week right now.  State law requires motorists to leave an open lane for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway or to slow down if changing lanes is not possible.  A total of 60 emergency responders were struck by vehicles and injured while working on the roadside across Wisconsin over the last five years.  Transportation officials are also urging drivers

Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy is being inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame.  Yesterday, the hall announced that Murphy will receive the honor at the next induction banquet in August of next year.  Murphy took over for legendary Packers CEO Bob Harlan in 2007 and helped lead the organization to eight straight NFC title game appearances and a Super Bowl win in the 2010-2011 season.  Murphy is planning to retire in July of next year.  He

Culver’s restaurants are holding their annual “Concretes For a Cause” charity fundraiser this week.  Between now and Friday, each restaurant is donating one dollar from every Concrete Mixer frozen dessert sale to hunger relief organizations in their areas.  The initiative began in 2020 to help families that were dealing with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The effort raised nearly half-a-million dollars across all Culver’s locations last year.

The Senate race in Wisconsin is decided. Eric Hovde is conceding, almost two weeks after the election. Hovde, a Republican, challenged incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. He says he was hesitating to concede earlier, and was considering requesting a recount. Now, Hovde says it’s time to move on and recounting the votes won’t change the result of the election. Baldwin was first elected to the US Senate in 2012 — this will be her third term.

There are a record number of registered apprentices in Wisconsin this year. The Wisconsin Registered Apprentice Program allows students to have paid on-the-job training at the same time they complete their education. The state Department of Workforce Development says there are more than 17-thousand people enrolled in the program this year. That’s almost a thousand more than last year’s record-breaking number.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Madison is ranked one of the least-sinful cities in the US. A new report by WalletHub compared more than 180 cities based on rates of what it calls sinful behaviors, including binge drinking, gambling addiction, and violent crime. Madison was ranked fifth least-sinful, and Las Vegas, popularly nicknamed Sin City, earned its title by topping the list as most sinful.

The City of Eau Claire is considering reducing City Hall’s operating hours and is asking for community feedback. Currently open 45 hours weekly, officials are exploring options like adjusting hours to include earlier mornings or later evenings while closing for part of the week. Deputy City Manager David Solberg says the goal is to improve service quality and convenience despite staffing challenges. Any changes are expected to take effect in the new year. 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $24 million in rural communities through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to lower energy costs and create jobs in Wisconsin. Twelve grants and one loan will allow 13 rural Wisconsin businesses to install renewable energy systems or become more energy efficient. “The Rural Energy for America Program helps farmers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) has been named in the 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges by the Military Times publication. “Our military service members, veterans and their families deserve all the recognition. Their heroism and dedication to our country deserve a lifetime of appreciation. Thanks to our colleagues at CVTC, we’re able to provide the support veterans and their families need to consider CVTC home.” The publication, a source of independent news and information for service members and their families,