The Durand-Arkansaw School District is applying for a grant from FEMA to build a community shelter that could also be used for community and school needs. Duarnd Arkansaw Superintendent Ryan Nelson says community needs would be incorporated into the building. If approved, the grant would cover 90% of the cost.
Pepin County Human Services has worked out an agreement with two hotels to accept Salvation Army Vouchers to assist homeless people that need a place to stay for the night. Durand Police Chief Stan Ridgeway says when officers picked up a homeless person in October, because they didn’t have a credit card for a deposit there was no hotel in Pepin County that would accept the voucher. Recently the City and County of Eau Claire sent a letter to Attorney General Josh Kaul accusing Durand Police and other law enforcement agencies of dropping off homeless people in Eau Claire against their will and is asking the Attorney General to prohibit the practice. Chief Ridgeway says officers have not ever taken a homeless person against their will to Eau Claire.
A Barron County man, who was recently released from prison, is behind bars after police say he assaulted his mother. According to Cumberland Police, officers called to a home where a woman said her son, Devin Baldwin, assaulted her and was still in the home. The woman was able to get out to reach an officer waiting outside, but Baldwin was still in the home. After a standoff officers entered the home and were able to find and arrest Baldwin.
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is getting more than 15-thousand-dollars for new equipment. The state Sheriff's Association got an anonymous donation last fall to buy deputies less lethal equipment and support K-Nine units. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes tells 18 News the money will be used to get new equipment like tasers, pepper spray, and WRAP systems.
The newly elected state assembly representative Christian Phelps is making his properties clear. Phelps was sworn into his first term earlier this month and met with supporters in Eau Claire on Sunday. He says public education is his background and he always believes the most responsible use of state resources and community organizing is putting the next generation first. Phelps has co-authored a bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch for public school students. He'll be serving on the education committee and the committee on public benefit reform. Phelps was elected to represent the 93rd Assembly District, which includes parts of Eau Claire, Dunn, and Trempealeau counties.
One man is in custody after a fatal shooting in La Crosse's north side over the weekend. Police said Cody Alland is the person responsible for the shooting that killed Justin Betz. The incident happened early Sunday morning when the two men got into an argument. Although first responders performed life saving measures, Betz passed away at La Crosse hospital. Alland is being held at the La Crosse County Jail on a 1st degree homicide charge.
Health officials are offering some safety suggestions as Wisconsin continues to see extremely cold temperatures today. Doctor Danielle Lorenz with HSHS Saint Vincent Hospital warns that frostbite can happen in a matter of seconds while touching metal objects outside when the air is this cold. Doctor Lorenz is urging Wisconsin residents who work outdoors to stay hydrated and to take frequent breaks indoors if possible. She is also encouraging people to check in on elderly family and neighbors.
Apple Valley police are giving an update on the missing pizza delivery driver that never made it home last week. Authorities believe Shuefuab Xiong went missing while experiencing a "mental health crisis." The 42-year-old's car was found unoccupied in Superior, Wisconsin, 170 miles north of Apple Valley. AVPD said they're not sure how Xiong is traveling. He reported to work at Domino's Pizza on January 14th but missed four scheduled deliveries. Shuefuab Xiong is described as five-feet-eight-inches tall and 215 pounds. He has brown eyes, is bald, and has a black mustache and beard. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is being asked to call 911.
The McFarland American Legion is donating 35-hundred dollars to Abundant Life Christian School. American Legion Post 534 hosted its monthly meat raffle yesterday, where the money was raised. Post Commander David Murray tells 27 News the crowd was larger than normal, and the Legion was inspired to donate to ALCS when other local entities did the same. Wisconsin Culver's restaurants donated 165-thousand dollars in a fundraiser earlier this month, and Madison-area Noodles and Company locations will donate some of their sales from this Thursday to the school.
A new year means new budgets, and it's also a time to see what subscriptions you're being charged for. Wisconsin Consumer Protection administrator Michelle Reinen says a look through your credit card and checking records might turn up some surprises. That could range from online video services to magazines to cable contract or subscription boxes. Companies have to provide a way to cancel services, but some may make it difficult to do. If you run into trouble, contact Consumer Protection at 800-422-7128.
Mnsure says more Minnesotans used the state healthcare marketplace to get insurance than ever before. More than 167-thousand people enrolled for plans offered through MNsure before the January 15th deadline. Over 146-thousand people enrolled last year. About 60-percent of those who enrolled will receive federal tax credits to help pay for those plans.
A Madison Police detective who suffered a medical event while on duty is now deceased. Detective Erik Lee started working with the Madison Police Department in 2001 in the Traffic Enforcement Safety Team unit. He was promoted to Detective in 2023. MPD says Lee will be remembered for his passion for firearm safety, which led him to work as a firearms instructor for the department. It's unclear what the medical event was.
Minnesotans who go to this year's State Fair will be paying more for parking and admission. The board that runs the event announced yesterday that admission will cost 20 dollars when purchased at the gate during the fair. That's an increase of two dollars from last year. On-site parking will also go from 20 to 25 dollars. The increases will help pay for more than 20-million dollars in capital improvements at the fairgrounds.
Movie theaters across Wisconsin will be paying tribute to longtime Milwaukee sportscaster Bob Uecker this week. Uecker called Brewers baseball for 54 years. He also gave a scene-stealing performance in the 1989 sports comedy "Major League" with Charlie Sheen. Uecker died recently at the age of 90, so to pay tribute, Marcus Cinema locations around Wisconsin are bringing "Major League" back to the big screen on Friday the 24th, including Point Cinema in Madison. Part of the admission will be donated to the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation.
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