Authorities are identifying the woman killed in a hit and run over the weekend in Dunn County. Ann Seidl of Eau Claire was found lying along the roadway Saturday morning after being hit by a vehicle on County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials identified 17-year-old Addison Bowell as the driver of the vehicle who hit the victim and drove off. She was arrested on multiple charges, including OWI, Hit and Run Causing Death, and Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Motor Vehicle.
The spring grass fire season is here and Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren reminds residents that burning barrels is prohibited. Burning leaves inside the city limits is also illegal. Those outside of the city limits are also reminded that burning permits from the town chairman are needed.
Pepin County is holding an open house on Thursday to discuss outdoor recreation. The meeting will focus on discovering the recreation needs and preferences of residents, businesses, and visitors to Pepin County. It will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Board Room at the Government Center in Durand and will also be live-streamed on the county Zoom account.
The City of Durand is still looking for vendors for the new farmers market. The farmers market will be held at Memorial Park in Durand on Mondays from 2-6pm starting on June 16th and feature local vendors featuring fresh vegetables, honey, maple syrup, baked goods and more along with area food trucks. Vendors can apply through the City of Durand Website or visit city hall.
Charges are dropped against a former Eau Claire athletic director and teacher accused of sexually assaulting a child. Court records show the case against Jonathan Jarocki was dismissed after the state prosecutor filed a motion last Friday. Jarocki worked at Regis Catholic Schools. He was arrested in November of 2023 after a teenage girl claim he assaulted her multiple times in 2018 when she was in sixth grade. Jarocki has repeatedly denied the allegations.
One of the two million-dollar checks billionaire Elon Musk gave during a weekend stop in Green Bay went to the chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans. Nicholas Jacobs is a student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. His million-dollar check -- which Musk gave away to promote turnout for today's elections -- sparked backlash on social media that the giveaway was rigged. Musk says residents who receive the checks would become spokespeople for his petition to oppose activist judges.
An investigation is underway after a visitor at the Wisconsin State Capitol told an officer that they had a bomb. The Department of Administration Communications says the person appeared to have Nerf darts taped to their belt area inside the building yesterday. The person was detained and taken to the Dane County Jail for further questioning. No explosives were found in the Capitol. The initial investigation determined the incident was a mental health related crisis.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bipartisan plan to let teachers retire earlier with full pensions, aiming to combat rising turnover. One proposal would allow full retirement at age 60, costing taxpayers an estimated 240-million dollars annually. Two cheaper alternatives would either lower the full pension age to 62 or allow partial pensions at 60. Supporters say the move could save money long-term by replacing higher-paid retirees with younger educators. Teachers unions back the earliest retirement option, but funding remains a key hurdle.
About 9% of Wisconsin hospital jobs are vacant. That’s according to a newly released report by the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Job vacancies are down from nearly 10% a year ago, but Wisconsin’s workforce shortage remains a challenge as Baby Boomers retire and increase the demand for health care. The report recommends expanded health care career pathway programs, more flexible reimbursement models and technology support for telehealth monitoring and home care. Similar steps were recommended last year by a task force appointed by Governor Tony Evers. Of 18 job categories assessed, certified registered nurse anesthetists have the highest vacancy rate, at 13.8% followed by surgical technicians, respiratory therapists, advance practice nurses and certified nursing assistants, all with vacancy rates of 11.2% or more. The vacancy rate for registered nurses, who make up about half of the hospital workforce, is 9.1%
The Wisconsin state supreme court election is turning into a national political battle. Both parties are looking at today’s election over one seat as a referendum the direction of the country since Donald Trump's election victory. The outcome will tilt the court either liberal or conservative, impacting state congressional district maps. Elon Musk gave out two one-million dollar checks to two attendees at a town hall in Green Bay on Sunday while campaigning for the Republican candidate. The contest has already become the most expensive judicial race in American history -- expected to surpass 100-million-dollars.
A domed stadium is compromised during this weekend’s major winter storm in northern Wisconsin. The School District of Rhinelander announced that the Hodag Dome is temporarily closed after a power outage caused the structure’s roof to deflate, which led to several tears in the roof. A power generator also failed to operate, contributing to the roof’s sagging. The manufacturer of the structure will assess the damage to the dome and set plans for its repair. Upcoming events planned there have been cancelled or relocated. That includes its serving as a voting site for Tuesday’s election.
A recent University of Iowa study finds nearly half of all parents don’t monitor or restrict their teens’ internet and social media use. Sarah Long, a La Crosse based psychologist at Gundersen Health System, says parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing online. Long says parents should set guidelines before allowing their kids to launch social media accounts and be up front about how they'll much they'll supervise.
You’ll need a new license to fish in Wisconsin this season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that effective April 1st all residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-2026 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin's inland waters. Along with the new licenses, the new fishing regulations are now available. Annual resident licenses cost $20 each, or purchase a spousal license for $31. All fishing licenses and stamps can be purchased online via Go Wild, at a registered sales location or at DNR Service Centers.
Bob Uecker will be honored during the Lombardi Golf Classic in June. The Lombardi Cancer Foundation says the golf competition will include a panel discussion about good memories of Uecker. Speakers will include Milwaukee Brewers greats Scott Karl and Geoff Jenkins. The Lombardi Memorial Golf Classic raises funds for cancer treatment and research to honor the memory of late Green Bay head coach Vince Lombardi.
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