Two people were injured in a 2 vehicle accident yesterday on Hwy 85 near Vrandenburg Road. According to the Pepin County Sheriff's Department, 58yr old David Goodrich of Deer Park, WI was traveling northbound on Hwy 85 and was attempting a left turn into a business driveway when he was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by 78yr old Forest Kobernick of Cameron. It's unclear why Goodrich did not see the oncoming traffic and turned in front of Kobernick. Goodrich was taken to an Eau Claire Hospital with serious injuries, while Kobernick was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
There's some worry that a wet weekend will only make western Wisconsin's flooding worse. Forecasters say there's at least a chance for rain tomorrow, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday across the western part of the state. The Chippewa River in Durand and the Mississippi River in Wabasha are already flooded, and the National Weather Service says the new rain could push them even higher. The Chippewa River has been falling since last weekend and was at 13.8 feet in Durand as of this morning, while the Mississippi in Wabasha was reported at 16.9 feet.
One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Clifton Township Monday. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, 47yr old Ann Weiss of River Falls was traveling eastbound on Hwy M when she lost control of the vehicle and entered the ditch. Weiss was taken to River Falls Area Hospital.
One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident in the town of Arcadia yesterday. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department, 21yr old Valeria Lopez-Sandolva of Arcadia was traveling westbound on Hwy 95, entered the westbound shoulder, overcorrected, and rolled several times in the eastbound ditch. Lopez-Sandolva was med flighted to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Reconstruction of North Eau Clarie Street is underway in Mondovi. The construction began yesterday and drivers will need to take Columbia Avenue to Franklin Street as a detour. Residents along North Eau Claire Street will have temporary mailboxes set up on Glen Avenue during construction. The project includes the widening of the street, and replacing of water and sewer lines and sidewalks. The $4.4 million project is expected to be completed by this fall.
Xcel Energy and the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department is warning of a phone scam. According to a social media post from the Sheriff's Department, there have been numerous complaints of someone calling residents claiming to be from Xcel Energy asking for payments upfront to complete transactions. According to Xcel, customers should contact the company directly using the customer service line at 800-895-4999 in order to start new service or conduct business.
The Durand City Council is meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include discussion and possible action regarding the Ash Tree Program grant the city received, applying for a Federal Cops Grant, and reports from the mayor and city department heads. Tonight's meeting begins at 6:30 at Durand City Hall and will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel at Durand Broadcasting WRDN.
3M is cutting six thousand jobs globally. Officials say the move is to save money and to become a stronger company. 3M previously announced 25 hundred manufacturing layoffs for a combined reduction of close to ten percent of the businesses' workforce. The recent cuts are expected to save 3M 700 million to 900 million dollars annually. No word on how the job cuts would affect the Menomonie location. Yesterday's announcement comes alongside a sales report detailing a nine percent drop in sales compared to this quarter last year and a 25 percent drop in net income.
Eau Claire's Fourth of July Fireworks aren't moving, but at least one member of the city council isn't sure the city needs fireworks this year. The council on Tuesday deadlocked over whether to move the fireworks show from Carson Park. Firefighters and other city leaders say the show at Carson Park could be dangerous and expensive. They want to move the fireworks show to the High Bridge. Councilman Andrew Werthmann, however, said there are some 'downsides' to having a fireworks show at all. City manager Stephanie Hirsch said Tuesday's vote leaves the Fourth of July show in limbo because of the 'unanswered questions.'
Supporters of a flat tax in Wisconsin are willing to play the long game. A Senate panel heard from lawmakers, budget reformers, and small business owners yesterday on the plan to tax Wisconsin to a flat, three-and-a-quarter percent income tax. The idea is to make Wisconsin a standout in the Midwest, and a competitor to zero-income-tax states like Tennessee and Florida. Governor Evers has promised to veto any flat tax proposal the legislature sends him. Chris Reader with the Institute for Reforming Government says it is what it is, but says this year's tax reform will be just the first step toward eventually getting a lower and flatter tax rate in Wisconsin.
The candidates for chancellor of Minnesota State University are down to two. The finalists are Winona State University President Scott Olson and the University of Alabama official Tonjanita Johnson. The next leader of Minnesota State will replace Chancellor Devinder Malhotra, who plans to retire in August. The finalists will be interviewed tomorrow by members of the board of trustees followed by public forums on Thursday. The selection will be made on May 9.
A proposed bill would have drunk drivers that kill a parent in the state pay child support. The idea, called Bentley’s Law, started in Missouri when a grandmother advocated that her grandson be granted child support after a drunk driver killed his parents and younger brother. A point legislators say would need to be ironed out before a vote on the bill happens is whether a vehicle that caused a fatality would include such non-automobile vehicles as snowmobiles, ATV’s or boats. Tennessee is the only state to pass Bentley’s Law while a dozen other states, including Wisconsin, are trying to turn the concept into law.
Wisconsin health officials introduce a tool to help detect lead poisoning in kids. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Data Explorer breaks down the state by the number of children under the age of six poisoned by lead. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services also says the tool, which was presented to legislators last week, provides such other data as the number of children tested for poisoning, and the age of housing in specific areas of the state. State health officials say poorly maintained houses and apartments create high-risk environments for children to be poisoned by lead. Governor Evers’ proposed budget includes $17 million for lead poisoning prevention and response.
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Senator continues to push for a statewide vote on abortion. Senator Ron Johnson told a crowd in Milwaukee yesterday a statewide referendum may be the best way to set limits on abortion in Wisconsin. He said he doesn't see voters in the state allowing abortion much past 12 weeks. Johnson first brought up the idea of a statewide vote before the November election. Wisconsin law, however, doesn't allow for a binding statewide referendum.
A federal judge is staying her own order that would have struck down Minnesota's minimum age requirement to obtain a permit to carry a gun. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez issued the stay yesterday, putting a 30-day hold on her ruling last month that would have eliminated a requirement that residents be at least 21 years old to get a permit to carry. The judge said yesterday that there could be issues if her initial ruling was overturned.
There is something new in the skies above Madison. The Air National Guard says the first F-35 fighter jets arrived at Truax Field yesterday. In all, Madison's 115th Fighter Wing will get 20 F-35 jets over the next year. They are replacing Madison's current group of F-15 fighters. Many local leaders didn't want the jets to come to town and even tried to stop their transfer. Guard commanders say the new jets will ensure Truax Field's future for years to come.
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