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 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.

It’s DeForest. The White House last night released the details for President Biden’s visit to the Madison area today.  He will speak to a crowd at the IUNA Training Center in DeForest about 1 p.m.  The president is expected to talk about ‘good paying union jobs’ during his visit.  The president’s trip to Wisconsin comes as he begins his sales pitch for his State of the Union address, and as he looks toward running again in 2024.

Governor Evers is blaming the murder of a Milwaukee police officer on guns, while Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are blaming Milwaukee’s approach to crime. The governor and lawmakers both weighed-in on the murder of a Milwaukee police officer yesterday. The governor sent his thoughts and prayers, and said the killing is ‘another tragic loss due to gun violence.’ Racine state Senator Van Wanggaard said the officer’s murder is part of Milwaukee’s failed approach to holding criminals accountable. Thirty seven-year-old Peter Jerving

The sheriff in Sauk County is looking for new information about the murder at Devil’s Lake State Park two years ago.  Investigators have never named a suspect in 24-year-old John Schmutzer’s death. The sheriff’s office says he was blindsided while hiking in the park in October of 2020.  The sheriff yesterday said they’ve conducted hundreds of interviews, but don’t have a suspect to name.  Investigators are asking anyone who may know anything about the case, or who may have seen