Some road closures today in Buffalo County. Hwy E from the intersection of Hwy 35 to 2nd Street in Alma will be closed today along with Hwy 95 in the City of Fountain City will have restricted access and be down to one lane. Allow for extra travel time today. Both roads will be fully re-open by late this afternoon.
The Buffalo County Dairy Promotions Committee has announced the host family for the 2026 Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast. The breakfast will be hosted by Buffalo Ridge Organic near Fountain City, owned by Nathan and Jenny Brandt. The farm milks 65 cows and uses a robotic milking system. The Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast is scheduled for June 20th.
The Buffalo County Health and Human Services Department has announced that due to the government shut down, heating assistance payouts have been delayed. Energy Assistance Coordinator Amy Dahl says the department is still taking applications for the regular heating season and those wanting to apply should contact the Health and Human Services Department.
The Durand Fire Department is reminding homeowner and landowners that have longer driveways to have the driveway evaluated to make sure a fire truck will fit down the driveway. In case of a wildfire or fire on your property responding firetrucks need clearance from trees and a wider driveway to make turns to reach your home safely. Property owners should contact Durand Fire to have their driveways evaluated.
A
warning about increased fire risk here
in Western
Wisconsin. National Weather Service meteorologists say a prolonged
dry spell, mixed with breezy conditions and leaves falling from trees
have combined to increase the chance of spreading fires. You're
reminded to refrain from starting burn barrels, using equipment that
could cause sparks, or firing up an outdoor charcoal grill.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department has received a grant from the Spirit Lutheran Foundation. The grant will be used to assist sheriff’s department employees with mental health support that is not covered by health insurance or EAP providers. The grant will go into the Mental Health Support for Law Enforcement Fund at Eau Claire Community Foundation.
An Eau Claire man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage runaway will make his first court appearance today. Police say that 38-year-old Jeremiah Richardson offered food and shelter to the 15-year-old but instead nailed a door shut to prevent her from leaving, assaulted her and then denied her food for days. Charges against Richardson include sexual assault and false imprisonment of a minor.
Eau Claire County health officials are hoping to track down the owner of a dog that bit a man last week. The incident happened at around 4:30 p.m. on Friday near Imperial Circle and Eldorado Boulevard. Reports say the dog -- described as a large-sized, short-haired, white dog with some brown-colored fur -- was not on a leash but was with two adults. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is hoping to learn if the dog had been vaccinated for rabies so as to have a better idea how to treat the victim.
Authorities are moving forward with charges against two men in connection with a deadly accidents on Lake Wissota. Two jet skis collided on the lake on the night of May 23rd resulting in the death of 24-year-old Elle Jo Kramschuster. Kramschuster had been a passenger on one of the jet skis. The operators of the watercrafts -- Bruce Sanborn and Sean Irvine -- have each been charged with second degree reckless homicide.
State officials say it could take weeks for federal food assistance to reach local families. More than 700-thousand Wisconsinites who receive benefits through the federally-funded FoodShare program have been impacted by the ongoing government shut down. A recent court order has directed the Trump administration to pay at least partial SNAP benefits despite the administration previously stating they did not have the funds to do so. Federal officials say they will pay half of the benefits due to recipients in November though it will take time now for those benefits to reach qualified individuals.
Proposed legislation to allow so called “constitutional carry” for Wisconsin gun owners may not have much support. Current state law requires training and state licensure for concealed carry. Previous Marquette Law School polls have shown strong support for that, but director Charles Franklin said the latest poll finds 78% oppose dropping those requirements. That includes 72% of Republicans, 60% of independents and 90% of Democrats. The latest version of constitutional carry has been introduced by Republican state Representative Chanz Green and state Senator Andre Jacque. Under the bill, "law-abiding adults" wouldn't need a license to carry a concealed firearm in public. Previous “constitutional carry” bills have failed to come to a vote in either chamber of the Wisconsin Legislature. Green and Jacque are also proposing another bill to make firearms, ammunition, crossbows and related merchandise exempt from sales tax each year on the Fourth of July and during the third week of December. They are also offering an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution which would strengthen the right to keep and bear arms in the state.
The Wisconsin Assembly Task Force on Protecting Kids met for the first time last week to discuss the impact of the digital age on kids' development. Madison Democratic State Representative Renuka Mayadev says she looks forward to diving into how social media addictions are impacting Wisconsin kids. Wisconsin Family Action legislative director Samuel Krebs says children pay for the breakdown of marriages and any task force looking at how to protect children must start at the home. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has also put together three other task forces on government efficiency and modernization, elder services and the state's rulemaking process. The task forces will use testimony to recommend potential future legislation.
Two staffers at Madison's Whitehorse Middle School have been cleared by police of any wrongdoing after a mother accused them of abusing her special needs son. The woman made the claims on social media and it went viral. The school district and Madison police both launched investigations. On Friday, Madison police said there is a significant amount of evidence that directly contradicts the allegations that were made. Detectives reviewed surveillance video at the school during the time the boy's mother told them the incident happened. The video placed the student and both of the accused staff members inside the school building during the time the alleged assault took place.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would relax unemployment requirements. It would have extended the amount of time that employers have to respond to unemployment claims. Proponents of the bill argued that employers don't have enough time to respond to claims because of delays in the U.S. Postal Service.
Wisconsin Republicans want voter approval before municipalities can tax Wisconsinites for vehicle registration. A Republican backed bill would require local voters to give the green light to the tax increase. Right now 14 counties and more than 50 municipalities have wheel taxes that range from ten dollars to 40 dollars per year. Republicans say its taxation without representation while municipalities say they need the money for road paving and transportation projects.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced the launch of its official online merchandise store. The store feature a variety of items celebrating the state's fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions. Proceeds from DNR merchandise sales directly support conservation and environmental education and outreach initiatives across the state. Profits from Smokey the Bear merchandise directly support the National Fire Prevention Program. The merchandise line includes, Musky Tees, Hunt Wisconsin Beanie's Hunt Wisconsin Tees, Smokey Bear tees, Smokey Bear mugs, Flora & fauna of Wisconsin mugs and tees among other things.
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