The Durand-Arkansaw School Board discussed the possibility of an early dismissal on Wednesdays during the next school year. Superintendent Ryan Nelson says the administration would like to develop a structure of professional learning communities for teachers. The board and administration are still concerned about how an early dismissal would affect families, especially those with younger children. Administration is still adjusting details of the plan to minimize the impact to families.
Fire officials responded to a grass fire that took place in Osseo. Officials believe the fire started in a pile of brush and spread to grass. They believe the fire burned anywhere from 65 to 80 acres of grass. Crews were called out to the 46000 block of Thorson Road yesterday to start putting out the fire. Fire chief Nels Gunderson said the fire started from resident burning a pile of debris. The debris spread to a pile of brush and then to the grass. The dry conditions along with strong winds played a big role in the fire spreading. No injuries were reported.
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Menomonie man has been arrested for OWI near a school zone in Elk
Mound on Tuesday.
According to the Dunn County Sheriff’s
Department, deputies pulled over 55yr old Brian Brunner near the
intersection of Hwy 12 and Juniper Street. Brunner was suspected of
being under the influence of alcohol and after a field sobriety test
and breath test found Brunner with a blood alcohol content at .23.
Brunner was arrested and is being charged with OWI 5th
offense, Operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device and
Operating after license revocation.
The St. Croix County assistant district attorney is in trouble with the law. Bela Ballo is accused of threatening three judges and driving recklessly while his family was in the car. The defendant has been charged with threatening a judge, disorderly conduct, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Prosecutors say Ballo informed a co-worker that the judges needed to bleed after making decisions not in his favor. Meanwhile, the defendant's wife told police that her husband yelled at her and drove 90 miles per hour on March 26th. Ballo is due in court on April 16th.
A convicted sex offender is sentenced has been sentenced to prison after many cases have been settled. Ben Lashley has been a convicted sex offender since 2016 and on the sex offender registry. In 2019 Lashley was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child, and last year with five counts of possession of child pornography. Yesterday, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison with another 10 years of extended supervision.
Three Wisconsin utilities request electric rate hikes. The state Public Service Commission approved rate hikes in 2023 for MG&E, Xcel and Alliant Energy. All three have filed with the PSC for increases ranging from just under 5 percent to nearly 12 percent over the next two years. Tom Content with the Citizens Utility Board representing residential and small business ratepayers hopes regulators keep the needs of customers in mind, in light of the recently approved increases and ongoing turmoil in Washington that is impacting a variety of consumer costs. The utilities cite the need to upgrade infrastructure and build additional generating capacity. All three are also asking the PSC to allow for slightly increased profits.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is facing thousands of dollars in federal funding cuts. The Health Department is expecting losses of around $85,000. The funding came from four grants, three of which were to expire at the end of this year. The Department is still determining how the grants will impact operations.
Proposed legislation would independent candidates to withdraw from a statewide ballot in Wisconsin. Current state law says the only way an independent can get off the ballot after successfully filing nomination papers is to die. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Representative David Steffen, said during a Tuesday hearing: “There is no value in having an individual who has no interest and who will not serve on our ballot.” Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. sought to remove his name from Wisconsin’s ballot last November. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to keep him on the ballot, and a series of appeals ultimately ended with the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting Kennedy's request.
A man that is already in jail, is sentenced to even more time after trying to hire a hitman to kill the prosecutor that originally sent him to jail. Jay Conklin was convicted to a 40-year sentence for two child sexual assault cases. Police said that two inmates told them that Conklin was trying to get them to kill his prosecutor. Police called Conklin, acting like one of the inmates cousin. He told them to make it look like a suicide on a recorded phone call. Yesterday, Conklin was sentenced to over seven years, and five years of supervision.
The Wisconsin National Guard has new leadership. Governor Tony Evers says interim Adjutant General Brigadier General David May is retiring. Brigadier General Matthew Strub is taking his place. He's been serving in the military since 1986, starting as a helicopter mechanic and working his way up. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and responded to Hurricane Katrina and flooding at the Red River in North Dakota. Strub will take over his new position later this month.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters to be careful on the water this spring. State Boating Administrator Darren Kuhn says spring storms can roll over a lake or river in a matter of minutes, making waters choppy and rough. And with cold overnight temperatures, falling into the water could cause hypothermia in just minutes. Kuhn reminds everyone to wear their personal flotation devices and keep an eye on the forecast before heading on the water. Also be sure to let people know what lake you are going to and when you'll be back.
Officials that manufactured the Hodag Dome was able to survey the damage that caused the dome to deflate. They stated that the dome was not as damaged as they thought. The Hodag Dome was damaged during an ice and snowstorm last month. Generators that could not kick in when power went off deflated the dome and wind gusts tore some pieces apart. A repair crew will be on site April 17th to start the repairs. If everything works out, officials hope to inflate the dome in May and reopen it by the end of May.
A veteran broadcaster will help honor the life of Bob Uecker this summer. Emmy Award winning Bob Costas will be hosting the Celebration of Life for Uecker August 24th at American Family Field. Costas and Uecker were long time friends, and the event will feature special videos honoring Uecker and the Brewers broadcast booth and special guests. Fans that attend the game will get a special lapel pin, and the bases and balls at the event will feature special logos for the celebration.
You can step into Wisconsin history this summer. Wisconsin Historical Society Statewide Services Coordinator Mallory Hanson says the History Maker’s tour brings history directly to local communities. The Wisconsin Historical Society's History Makers tour launched in fall 2023. It's a collaborative program that brings opportunities to engage with history into communities across the state, and we're doing this leading up to the opening of the new Wisconsin History Center, which will be in downtown Madison that opens in 2027. Find a complete list at wisconsinhistory.org.
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