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Are Wisconsin students really doing better? Or does it just look that way?
The picture of academic success for students is looking better all across Wisconsin. The percentage of students who are rated in higher categories on the state’s standardized tests has gone up. And there are no more students carrying the dreaded “below basic” label for reading and math skills. Has the actual achievement of students improved much, if at all? That’s a different question that can’t be answered yet. ...
Wisconsin Labor Day Forecast: Expect Cooler Temperatures and Less Humidity
La Crosse, WI – As Labor Day weekend approaches, residents of La Crosse can expect a welcome change in weather conditions. Starting Friday, highs are projected to remain around or slightly above normal, ranging from 74 to 81 degrees. These temperatures will persist through Saturday, offering a warm start to the holiday weekend.
Wisconsin To Implement New Driver’s License Testing Guidelines
This fall, a change from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will impact a wide variety of drivers who require any class of a commercial driver's license (CDL). The change involves switching to a new testing system for all CDL holders, and everyone needs to be aware of the change and what it means for them moving forward.
Audit ordered for Wisconsin Fish and Wildlife Account
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin is going to look and see if the money that hunters and fisherman spend to hunt and fish is actually going for hunting and fishing. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Thursday ordered an audit of the state’s Fish and Wildlife Account. “Across the board, hunters and anglers are concerned. These funds come from license fees & taxes on sporting goods and are supposed to...
JD Vance makes 4th campaign stop in Wisconsin in four weeks
DE PERE, Wis. — Vice presidential nominee JD Vance stopped in De Pere Wednesday night to speak about the economy, inflation and energy. Vance touched on how the cost of fuel affects truckers and how the cost is passed on to consumers. "So how about this Kamala Harris, why...
6th year in a row, Chippewa Falls barbershop giving free back to school haircuts
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The school year is about to start back up, and one barbershop is making sure that students go back in style. For the 6th year in a row Chip’s Barbershop in Chippewa Falls offered free haircuts to students K through 12, just a week before classes begin again.
CF man charged with child enticement of two 10-year-olds
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man accused of approaching two children, asking them to play with each other and then tried to lure them to a different area to play with them, has been charged. Michael C. Buttke, 32, 8986 Highway 124, was charged Thursday in Chippewa County Court with two counts of child enticement-sexual contact, three counts of disorderly conduct, and one count of bail jumping. Judge Steve Gibbs ordered Buttke to be held on a $5,000 cash bond. If Buttke is released,...
Kingsley set for adjourned initial appearance
A Bayfield man accused of assaulting and trying to prevent someone attempting to serve him eviction papers had his initial appearance rescheduled again Aug. 27. Kim Kinglsey, 72, who faces charges of battery and false imprisonment, has had trouble finding a lawyer to represent him. As a result, Bayfield County Circuit Court has postponed his initial appearance several times since July 23. Attorney Kenneth Ryder will represent him moving forward....
Adventure Acres is open for business in Wisconsin
Now open just outside of Superior, Adventure Acres is now open for business and ready to show families the fun of farm life. Owner Tosha Tiessen says she’s lived on a farm almost her entire life, and grew up on the property that she owns now. “So I grew up here, and they sold it to my brother, and then we bought it for my brother about five years ago,” says Tiessen.
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