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Wisconsin voters with disabilities will be allowed to have help sending in their ballots.  Today a federal judge ruled the Wisconsin Elections Commission must establish the Voting Rights Act, which will require the state to give help to voters with disabilities.  Anyone can help a person with disabilities vote, as long as they’re not their employer or a part of the voters’ union.

Eleven school districts in Wisconsin are getting state grants to develop skilled-trade industry skills.  A total of 414-thousand dollars is being distributed to the chosen school districts.

W.T.F means “Where’s the Fork?!” for foodies in our area as a popular event returns.  Food week is a local event aimed at celebrating our local dining scene and the culture that surrounds it. Over the course of 10 days, area restaurants across Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Fall Creek, and Menomonie will offer special, limited-time menus and deals – along with a handful of very special events. Restaurant Week is designed as an annual event, giving local eateries and foodies

The size and cost of Mandela Barnes’ state-supported security team is now a campaign issue. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported yesterday that Barnes has racked-up over 600 thousand-dollars in security costs during his first three years in office. That is ten times more than the state’s last Lieutenant Governor.  Barnes is Lt. Governor, but he is also running for US Senate. Republicans yesterday said the whopping number shows how quick Barnes is to spend other people’s money.

We now have more information about an incident in Menomonie. On August 30, 2022, the Menomonie Police Department with the assistance of the Eau Claire Regional SWAT Team attempted to serve a search warrant at the residence of Michael Polzin, 18025 th St. W. #6. Polzin also had an active arrest warrant. Following a lengthy standoff, Polzin was apprehended without further incident. There is no threat to the community.

There will be a cost to anyone who gets their student loans cancelled under President Biden’s plan.  Wisconsin is one of 13 states that will tax the cancellation. The Tax Foundation says someone who sees ten  thousand-dollars of their student loans erased will owe about 530 dollars in state taxes. Wisconsin lawmakers could change the law, but are not expected to.

Just in time for back-to-school. Governor Tony Evers yesterday said he is sending 90 million-dollars in coronavirus stimulus money to public schools across the state. Evers said the money is aimed at hiring and keeping teachers. Many schools across Wisconsin are looking at teacher shortages ahead of tomorrow’s first day of school.

 Eau Claire’s S Bridge is now on the National Register. The National Parks Service added the bridge to their list of places to see earlier this month, Ned Noel with Eau Claire’s Landmark Commission says the designation is a big deal, and will mean national attention for the bridge. Eau Claire’s S Bridge is unique because of its S shape, and because it is rare.

There are a lot of people in Green Bay with opinions about which flags should not fly over city hall. A city council meeting last night saw a string of people who said they only want the city’s flag, the state’s flag, and the US flag flown. The anger comes after Mayor Eric Genrich flew the Pride Flag back in June for Pride Month. City council members didn’t vote on anything, and the mayor’s office says they continue to have

 It’s a perk for some Kwik Trip workers that doesn’t involve glazers. Kwik Trip yesterday said it’s opened a daycare center for employees in La Crosse. The center is for kids of parents who work at the corporate offices, the distribution center, and stores in and around La Crosse. Kwik Trip’s John McHugh says workers have asked for daycare for years, and says the company is happy to finally deliver.