The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Pierce County. The deer was sick and humanely dispatched in the town of Spring Lake and is within 10 miles of the Dunn and St. Croix county borders. This detection will cause Pierce County to begin a three-year baiting and feeding ban on May 15, 2024. St. Croix County will begin a two-year baiting and feeding ban on May 15, 2024. Dunn County will renew the ban already in place. The deer was a 4-5-year-old doe and is the first confirmed wild deer CWD-positive detected in Pierce County.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout can officially add a new “color” to its identity – green. The U.S. Department of Education has named UW-Stout a national Green Ribbon school, based on its long-term and ongoing efforts to infuse sustainability into operations and the classroom and to create a campuswide culture that advances environmental initiatives. The Green Ribbon award, a one-time honor, is given annually to a select number of schools, including early learning centers, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. The 2024 winners are invited to a fall recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. See a video announcing the winners and the list of awardees by state.
A former Eau Claire North teacher is looking at three years in prison as part of a plea deal in a child pornography case. Former teacher Todd Williams pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of possessing child pornography. Prosecutors agreed to drop six other counts. Investigators say they found child porn on Williams' computer back in 2019. He's filed an appeal in an attempt to stay out of prison.
With the Wisconsin fishing season opening this Saturday, Xcel Energy is reminding recreational and fishing enthusiasts to be safe around dams and hydroelectric facilities. Boating or canoeing above or below a dam can be very dangerous, especially if the flow changes and your boat is anchored in a hazardous area,” said Rob Olson, Hydro Operations at Xcel Energy. “If you’re operating a watercraft near a dam, you need to be aware of changing flow conditions from either the spillway or powerhouse. And if you recreate near a dam, you need to be aware of your surroundings so you can quickly respond to rapidly changing water conditions.” Xcel Energy operates 19 hydroelectric plants in Wisconsin with a total generating capacity of about 270 megawatts. Six of those plants are on the Lower Chippewa River and collectively account for almost three-quarters of Xcel Energy’s total Wisconsin hydro generation capacity.
The Minnesota State Patrol says one person is dead following a crash in Dakota County yesterday. Investigators say a Toyota Camry was driving through a work zone on Highway 52 near Hampton when it crossed the center line and was hit by a southbound tractor-trailer. The crash closed the highway for several hours and led to additional crashes that injured at least three people. The State Patrol has not released the name of the person killed in the crash.
A stolen car case from 1999 is finally over, thanks to the Wisconsin DNR and some satellite images. The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says it pulled the car, a Lincoln Town Car, out of Lake Holcombe yesterday. The car was underwater for 20 years. The sheriff's office says the car is not connected to any current investigations. There's no word if investigators are still looking for whoever stole the car 25 years ago, or if the owner wants it.
The City Brewery in La Crosse is looking at a fine because of its smell. The city yesterday imposed a 100 dollar-per-day fine on the brewery to try and get the swamp gas smell under control. La Crosse's Public Works Department says it's been working with the brewery for a while to try and find a fix for the smell, but the city says there's nothing permanent. La Crosse says it wants a contract or an action-plan, and not more promises from the brewery.
UW-Madison leaders say they will talk with pro-Palestinian protesters, but only after the protesters get rid of their tents on campus. Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin released a statement to protesters yesterday that says the school recognizes their right to protest, but also says protesters are breaking the law by camping out on campus in Madison and Milwaukee. Mnookin said she hopes that "protestors will elect to avail themselves of the many alternative ways to protest and to express their views without tents or encampments on our campus grounds." The UW is not saying what will happen if the students don't take down the tents.
Firefighter Hubie Widmer accomplished an extraordinary goal he set a decade ago: posing for a photo in front of every fire department in Minnesota. With the support of his wife Denice, Hubie visited all 775 fire stations across Minnesota, documenting his journey with photos that now fill fourteen albums. From the bustling city stations to the remote outposts, Hubie completed his mission just months before he retired from the Watertown Fire Department. Hubie's dedication and perseverance highlight the close-knit bond among firefighters across Minnesota, with his journey serving as a testament to the commitment and camaraderie within the firefighting community. After 43 years of service, his accomplishment is a symbol of the pride and honor firefighters carry in protecting their communities.
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