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Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator is defending his ‘No’ vote on the Senate’s same sex marriage plan.  Senator Ron Johnson voted ‘No’ yesterday on the Respect for Marriage Act.  He says there is no need to vote on the idea of same sex marriage, he says the Supreme Court already settled the issue.  Johnson says Democrats have used the idea that same sex marriage is in trouble ‘to create a state of fear’ over what he calls a settled issue, in

Packer fans in Milwaukee and Green Bay don’t need an Amazon account to watch tonight’s game.  The Packers will play the Tennessee Titans tonight on Thursday Night Football. Usually those games are streamed on Amazon, but fans in Milwaukee and Green Bay will be able to catch them on local channels. In Milwaukee it will be the local Fox station, while in Green Bay fans can watch the game on the local NBC. The rest of Packer Nation will have

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants people to report black bear dens.  The DNR says its conducting another Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey.  The goal is to get more information on bear reproduction rates in bear management zones.  You can report black bear dens on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.

We now know more about those involved in a domestic incident in Marshfield. Below is the press release from authorties: UPDATE: On November 15th at approximately 10:42am Marshfield Police Officers and Wood County Deputies responded to 309 S. Sycamore Av in response to a welfare check of a 41-year-old Marshfield woman, Melissa L. Wright. A co-worker of Melissa called our department concerned when Melissa did not show up to work.  Upon arrival to the residence officers observed a vehicle registered

Tactical Escape 101 brings another seasonal escape room to the 1871 Historic Schlegelmilch House in downtown Eau Claire. This year’s game — The List. The story — Christmas is near and Santa is making his “Good” and “Not So Good” lists, but which list are you on? Teams will have just 60 minutes to sneak into Santa’s parlor and find Santa’s lists to make sure their names are on the correct list. “The holiday escape rooms bring joy and energy into the

Staff at UW Health are seeing long wait times as more patients with respiratory illnesses are seeking care.  Chief Quality Officer Jeff Pothof says triage workers are prioritizing patients based on the most immediate need for treatment.  The flu virus, and, in particular, RSV, have seen an early spread this year, prompting more people to visit doctors.  Pothof recommends scheduling an appointment with a primary care physician if possible, and consulting with pharmacists on over-the-counter remedies for most common cold

Family members of the victims and survivors of the attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year have begun testifying during the sentencing phase for the man convicted in the case.  Yesterday, the mother of Jackson Sparks — Sheri Sparks — said her son was violently ripped from their lives by the attack that killed the eight-year-old.  Last month, 40-year-old Darrell Brooks Junior was convicted of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove through the Christmas

An Eau Claire man has pleaded no contest to charges that he shot up a neighborhood this past March.  Police arrested 20-year-old Aaron Jones after they say he fired several shots near Boardwalk Circle.  No one was hurt.  Sentencing is set for February. 

Police in Waukesha County are investigating the crash of a plane that was carrying more than 50 dogs yesterday.  The crash occurred about nine o-clock yesterday morning at the Western Lakes Golf Course in Pewaukee.  Three people on board suffered minor injuries and some dogs were also hurt, though none seriously.  The dogs are described as at-risk adoptable animals and were being flown to shelters in Waukesha.  The animal welfare society in Waukesha is raising funds to cover the medical

Democrats in the Wisconsin Senate are selecting Madison’s Melissa Agard to serve as Minority Leader.  Members unanimously elected her to take over for retiring state Senator Janet Bewley yesterday.  Last week, Republicans made their leadership selections, choosing state Senator Devin LeMahieu to continue in the role of Majority Leader.  Wisconsin Republicans picked up a senate seat in last week’s elections, now holding a 22 to eleven majority.