Wisconsin gas prices are down big time to start Thanksgiving week. Triple-A says the statewide average is three dollars and 36 cents a gallon, down over 30 cents from this time last week. Here in Western Wisconsin, gas is averaging $3.14 a gallon. It also looks like the weather will be quiet for the week and cause no travel disruptions.
Pepin County residents will now be able to recycle electronics at all collection sites. The Land Conservation Department announced that old electronics including old cell phones, jump drives, and even larger tv can be taken to any of the collection sites. There will be a charge for larger items like TVs and monitors, for more information contact the Pepin County Land Conservation Department.
No one is hurt after a semi-trailer caught on fire on Interstate 94 near Eau Claire Monday morning. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said that the right lane of I-94 westbound just south of the exit to Highway 12/County Highway EE on Eau Claire’s west side was closed for over three and a half hours Monday. No word on the cause of that fire.
There's finally a winner of the sheriff's race in La Crosse County. The county's clerk on Friday declared Democratic Candidate John Siegel as the winner. He won by 175 votes. The Republican in the race asked for a limited recount in the race, and only found one new vote.
There's a change coming to the top of Kwik Trip. CEO and President Donald Zietlow yesterday said he will retire at the end of the year. He's been the boss at Kwik Trip for the past 22 years, but has been with the company for over 50 years. Zietlow has been credited with Kwik Trip's growth and with helping the company become a staple across Wisconsin. His son, Scott, will take over as CEO next year.
The Silver Mine Ski Invitational will not be hitting the slopes this coming January. Organizers canceled the event after an inspection determined the ski-slope to be unsafe for jumpers. Dan Mattoon, tournament director, said they are looking for long-term solutions to fix the tower and continue their winter tradition, which would have been in its 137th year. Mattoon said their goal is to have the invitational back next year, but it will take a lot of fundraising efforts.
The November election is all but over. The Wisconsin Elections Commission yesterday said all 72 counties have completed their vote canvasses. That means the local votes have been counted and sent to the state. The Commission says statewide candidates have until Friday to ask for a recount. Only one race, the secretary of state's race, is in the range for a recount. No other race was close enough. After the recount window closes, the Elections Commission has until December 1st to certify the election results.
Wisconsin lawmakers are going to have to decide what to do with another record surplus. The Department of Administrator yesterday said the state's budget surplus is expected to hit six-point-six billion-dollars next summer. The Republicans who will write the state's next budget says the extra money will give them 'flexibility,' and could help pay for tax cuts. Governor Evers' administration is looking to spend some of the money. State agencies have asked for an extra three-and-a-half billion dollars in new spending next year. State Rep Mark Born, who will help craft the budget, says the record surplus is not a 'blank check' for the governor.
The Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a weekend pursuit that ended in the death of a driver. A DOJ press release said the incident began Sunday around 9 a.m. when a Maple Bluff Police Officer tried to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The vehicle didn't stop and after a "short pursuit" crashed into a tree. According to a press release the driver ran while the three passengers remained on the scene. Once the driver was located, all four were taken to the hospital where the driver died. The officer has been placed on administrative assignment.
McDonald’s is taking a day to show thanks to active Police Officers, EMTs, and Military, and Firefighters today. Courtesy Corporation restaurants will provide a free Combo Meal all day long to active Police Officers, EMTs, and Military, and Firefighters. The media release from Courtesy Corporation says emergency service personnel only need to present a badge, ID, or uniform when ordering to receive a free meal. The Durand McDonalds is owned by Courtesy Corporation.
There is a warning from the state about Christmas decorations. The state's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on Friday issued its warning about invasive bugs that may be hiding in Christmas trees and wreaths. There's also a worry about certain kinds of fungus. The state says it tries to inspect the trees and wreaths that come into Wisconsin. Your best bet is to be careful when picking a tree or a wreath and make sure it comes from a state with pest control regulations.
Minnetonka-based Cargill is welcoming a new CEO. The global food company has named Brian Sikes to succeed Dave MacLennan, who will become the executive chairman of the board. The former COO has been with the company since 1991. Sikes begins his new position on January 1.
The US may be facing a butter shortage, with the USDA reporting the amount of butter in cold storage is the lowest in at least four years, and 18% lower than last year. But Manitowoc County Agriculture Educator Angie Ulness says that’s not reflected on store shelves. Butter prices are up: Ulness says butter averages around $2.88 per pound, up from $1.73 per pound this time last year.
If you're looking for part-time work, be careful not to get scammed. A Muskego woman who thought she was interviewing for a job at Hobby Lobby found herself as part of a scam. The scammers performed the job interview over text messaging and asked her for her driver's license and banking info. She wisely stopped the interview. State consumer protection administrator Lara Sutherlin says that's a red flag. Sutherlin says anyone asking you to pay money to get a job is also trying to scam you.
Minnesotans have the highest credit scores in the country. That's according to a WalletHub report that compared the average credit scores of residents in all 50 states. Minnesota ranked number one with a statewide average of 724. According to the report, the nationwide average is 695. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and South Dakota rounded out the top five. Meanwhile, Mississippi ranked dead last.
Arrests are made in connection with a deer theft in Columbia County. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says a buck was stolen from a property near Portage and Wisconsin Dells Saturday. The DNR says it used tips from Facebook to track down the deer. The suspects' charges haven't been announced and they haven't been identified.
Your library card could get you a lot more than just a book. The state's Department of Natural Resources on Friday announced a pilot program that will allow people to 'check-out' a state park pass at their local library. The program is limited to just one thousand people and 20 participating libraries across the state. The DNR says the idea is to encourage people to take advantage of the great state parks that Wisconsin has to offer. You can find out more on the program at the DNR's website.
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