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Governor Evers wants to cut lawmakers out of some conservation programs in the state. The governor unveiled the latest part of his budget yesterday. In addition to asking for more money for conservation and stewardship programs, and looking to invest in what he calls the ‘clean economy,’ the governor wants to prevent lawmakers from stopping his conservation efforts. Specifically, he wants to remove legislative oversight over any project north of Highway 64, raise his free spending limit on conservation to

There’s new worry at UW-Milwaukee’s satellite campuses. The campuses in Waukesha and West Bend are just a shell of what they used to be, the latest enrollment numbers show just 340 students at UW-Washington County and just 800 students at UW-Waukesha. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke to processors who worry they will be the next UW campuses to close. The UW System is currently closing the campus in Richland Center because of low enrollment. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone says no

The Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched to an appliance fire at 4315 Harless Rd on Wednesday February 8th at 18:16. Additional information from the communication center reported there was a fire on the stove and occupants were exiting the structure. The incident was upgraded to a full structure fire response which included 3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 ambulance, Battalion Chief and Duty Chief. Upon arrival, crew observed smoke showing from the front side of the structure. Fire crews made

There will be a vigil for fallen Milwaukee police officer Peter Jerving tomorrow night. The group Peace For Change Alliance is hosting the vigil at the Silver Spring Church of God. Jerving died early Tuesday morning, police say a robbery suspect shot and killed him during a struggle. Jerving had four years experience with the Milwaukee Police Department. His funeral is set for Monday at the Elmbrook Church in Brookfield.

The Rice Lake teenager accused of killing two other teens in a wreck last October made his first appearance in Barron County court. Sixteen-year-old Troy Huehn Jr. is accused of rolling his car after hitting a railroad crossing while going 106 miles-per-hour. The two passengers in his car, 14-year-old Evah Garcia and 15-year-old Winter Broulliard, both died. Huehn is free on bond and due back in court in May.

A western Wisconsin man has agreed to a plea deal in a string of sexual assault cases. Roger Hattamer Jr. yesterday pleaded no contest to repeated sexual assault of a child. Last month Hattemer pleaded guilty to similar sex charges in Clark and Chippewa counties. He was convicted in a similar case in Rusk County last month. Prosecutors say all of the cases involve the same child. Hattemer will be sentenced later this summer.

Police in Chippewa Falls are looking into a spike in catalytic converter thefts. Investigators are looking into 12 catalytic converter thefts so far this year. That’s a huge jump, last year Chippewa Falls Police reported just 19 stolen catalytic converters all year. Most of these thefts are happening in the East Hill area, and several happen in the same night. Police say five catalytic converters were stolen there earlier this week. Police are asking neighbors to say something if they

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.