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‘American Pickers’ Is Coming To Wisconsin And Need Good Pickin’ Spots
Do you live in Wisconsin and have a collection of "junk" you think might be worth some major cash? The stars of 'American Pickers' are heading your way this September and want to check it out!. 'American Pickers' Are Coming to Wisconsin. The treasure hunters from the History Channel's American...
Prosecutors won't charge officers who killed student outside Wisconsin school
Three Wisconsin police officers who killed a student as he tried to break into his middle school with an air rifle this past spring won't face criminal charges, prosecutors announced Monday.
Wisconsin police won't investigate leak of Supreme Court abortion order
Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June citing a conflict of interest, but the court's chief justice told The Associated Press she is pursuing other options.Chief Justice Annette Ziegler told AP via email on Thursday that she continues "to pursue other means in an effort to get to the bottom of this leak." She did not respond to messages last week and Monday asking what those other means were. Other justices also did not return a request for comment Monday.Ziegler called for the investigation on June 26 after the...
Jackson Co. man sentenced to 15 years
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A Jackson County man was sentenced today on charges stemming from a New Year’s Day shooting in 2022. According to a news release from Jackson County District Attorney Emily Hynek, on Aug. 13, 52-year-old Roy Thompson was sentenced to 10 years in Wisconsin State Prison, followed by five years of extended supervision.
Democrats eye boost from Harris as Wisconsin Senate battle solidifies
The battle for a coveted Wisconsin Senate seat is set to kick into high gear this week when Tuesday’s primaries solidify the race between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Republican Eric Hovde. The battleground state is rated by nonpartisan election forecasters as “lean Democratic” for the Senate but a “toss-up” for the presidential election, putting […]
Coulee Region Humane Society hosts 20th Annual Adoptathon
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- If you’ve been considering adding a new companion to your household, now is the perfect time. The Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting its 20th annual Adoptathon from Aug. 12 - 18.
Man accused of resisting arrest; dog injures two officers
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Two Chippewa Falls police officers were injured Sunday, with one suffering a cut on his throat from a dog bite, after an altercation with a Chippewa Falls man. Glen A. Spooner, 62, 681 W. Canal St., appeared for a bond hearing Monday in Chippewa County Court on a possible charge of resisting or obstructing officers. According to information presented in court, officers responded to a disturbance of...
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport acquires aircraft rescue, firefighting vehicle
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport says it recently acquired a 2024 Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle. According to a press release from the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, the ARFF vehicle ensures the Airport is equipped to meet FAA requirements for years to come.
Pioneer Village Board of Directors announces plans for $2.5 million Welcome Center
The Pioneer Village Museum Board of Directors has officially announced plans to add a $2.5 million Welcome Center to the nearly 50 structures on its 40-acre grounds near Cameron. The building will be on the cleared parcel on Highway W just west of the museum. The new Welcome Center will be an official Barron County Tourism information center open year-round. “The Welcome Center will not only house administrative offices, but will have an event center for public use and education,“ said Tammy Schutz, executive director...
Wisconsin primary voters to set Senate race, decide on questions limiting gov's power
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race will officially be set in Tuesday's primary, while the power of former President Donald Trump's endorsement will be tested in a Republican congressional primary as Democrats decide on a candidate in a swing House district to take on a GOP incumbent.Wisconsin voters are also deciding whether to approve two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would take power away from the governor. The amendments, if approved by voters, would require legislative approval before the governor could spend any federal money that comes to the state for disaster relief or any other...
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