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A new report says public sector workers in Wisconsin quit at a record rate last year. The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s report says more than 17 thousand public employees quit last year. That is on top of the eight thousand or so who retired. The report doesn’t say just who quit their jobs, but the Policy Forum says teachers likely led the way because there are more teachers than any other kind of public sector workers. The report says burnout was one of the main

There’s now a warning about scammers looking to take advantage of President Biden’s student loan cancellation program. The state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says people need to be wary of companies that promise to handle all of the paperwork and filings for the program, for a small fee of course. DATCP says offers that sound too good to be true always are. The advice from DATCP, you don’t have to pay anyone anything to take advantage of

Wisconsin is inching closer to 500 people in the hospital with the coronavirus once again. The state’s Hospital Association yesterday said 493 people are in the hospital with the virus, including 82 in the ICU. Both of those numbers are up from this point last week. Wisconsin has seen about 500 people in the hospital with the coronavirus in the state for the past month or so. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

Governor Evers went back to Kenosha, but not to talk about the two-year anniversary of the city’s nights of violence. The governor visited Kenosha yesterday to talk-up his new tax cut plan. The governor is proposing a 600 million-dollar tax cut that he says will also lower the price of gas. Republicans in Wisconsin say the governor’s proposal is nothing more than an election year scheme.

 The Brewers expect to see their 100 millionth fan by the end of the month. Milwaukee is currently sitting at just over 99-million 845-thousand fans since the team began as the Seattle Pilots back in 1969. The running count includes all of the Brewers’ home field fans from Seattle, County Stadium, Miller Park, and now American Family Field. Team officials expect to hit the 100 million mark in either this weekend’s homestand against the Cubs, or next week’s games against

Friday is National Dog Day.  There are plenty ways to spoil your furry friend on this annual holiday and Krispy Kreme is out with another one.  They’re releasing Doggie Doughnuts in six flavors containing all natural ingredients.  If you’re looking for something for yourself to celebrate the occasion, the dog retail company Bark is behind a contest that will let 100 lucky winners get a tattoo of their canine for free from an artist of their choice.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Taylor County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been depopulated. Of the 238 animals tested as a result of the depopulation, 61 were positive for the disease. In 2021, a 6-year-old white-tailed doe tested positive for CWD at the 22-acre farm. DATCP immediately quarantined all animals on the premises, meaning no live animals or whole carcasses were permitted to leave the property.

On 08-24-22, Officers received a report that a male and female had entered Mall Furniture in Marshfield WI and fraudulently purchased various furniture items. On 08-23-22, the individuals purchased $15, 054 worth of furniture and loaded it into a white Penske truck. The individuals returned the following day on 08-24-22 and purchased $13, 250 worth of furniture for a total of $28, 305. After the transactions had taken place, the complainant contacted the store’s credit card company, where he learned

As the Fairfax Pool Season ends on Friday, August 26th, and they are letting the dogs out on Sunday,August 28th from 12pm-3pm. Fairfax Pool will be open exclusively to the canine crowd for thisspecial event. Concessions will be available along with pet services, vendor booths, giveaways &more! A few reminders for the Doggie Swim Fest: Admission is $10/dog and spectators are admitted free. All forms of payment areaccepted including: check, cash and credit card. Maximum of one dog to every

The sheriff in Richland County is looking for whoever tore-up a field at the county fairgrounds. The sheriff’s office posted pictures on Facebook yesterday of the deep ruts someone left behind after driving through the field. The sheriff says whoever did the damage was looking to get on to the fairground’s track. The sheriff’s office is asking for tips as part of the investigation.