The Durand-Arkansaw School Board has approved a new policy for outdoor graduation ceremonies. At last nights board meeting, the board approved the new policy that the forecasted temperature must be at least 60, winds under 10mph, and no rain or lightning. The final decision on having graduation indoor or outdoor will be made by noon on Wednesday before graduation.
Clean-up efforts continue in Menomonie today after a destructive Tuesday night fire. Firefighters were called to Town and Country Antiques at East 3rd and Main and found a lagre fire from the business and the apartments above it. The historic building and apartments are a total loss. There have been no reports of injuries and no word on the cause of the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting those displaced by the fire.
The Durand City Council has approved changing the hours city hall is open to the public during the week. The new hours will give city employees time to finish work at the beginning and end of the day. Those needing to see city staff outside of public hours will be able to make an appointment.
No one was hurt when a semi caught fire in Dunn County Wednesday morning. According to authorities, a semi had its brakes overheat and start on fire near the intersection of Hwy 12 and 29. The fire spread to the trailer, which was carrying cinder blocks. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the blaze, and no one was hurt.
Weather permitting today, residents along Hwy 35 north of Pepin may notice large yellow low-flying planes today as the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture will be spraying for spongy moth. The planes will be spraying an organic chemical that prevents the moths from mating and does not harm people, bees, pets, or other animals. People with severe allergies may wish to stay indoors during nearby treatment applications.
The Lake City Public Works Department has announced that season passes and swimming lesson registrations will be available online starting on Tuesday. Due to a donation from the Peters Memorial Foundation, individual and family season passes will be offered 50% off while funds last on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on swimming lessons and passes, visit the Lake City Website and select O’Neil Pool under the Community Programs Tab.
Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families Secretary Jeff Pertl paid a visit to Eau Claire on Wednesday. Pertl made an appearance at the Eau Clair Children's Museum where he took part in a discussion with child care providers about the expectation of cuts to Gov. Tony Evers' proposed state budget. An estimated 480-million dollars is being pulled out of the Child Care Counts program by the Republican-led Joint Committee on Finance. Pertl says the investments made in public education and vouchers for private schools compared to child care subsidies for working families of children ages zero to five are simply not even.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters that the deadline for elk hunting licenses is coming up soon. The last day to apply is May 31st. Applicants will need to choose between the Clam Lake Elk Range or Black River Elk Range when entering the drawing. Applications can be purchased through the Go Wild website or in-person at the state's license agents.
The CEO of Wisconsin based mobile carrier Cellcom confirms a cyber attack took down its voice and data services last week. CEO Bridget Rirden made the announcement in an unscripted YouTube video on Tuesday. She says there is no evidence to show that personal customer data like payment cards, bank account information, or Social Security numbers have been compromised. Rirden says tech crews have been brought in from around the country but there’s no timeline for when service will be completely restored. Most Cellcom customers have been without voice and data service since last Thursday, leaving them to rely on web-based messengers to connect with family and friends. Some services were restored on Monday including voice calls between Cellcom Customers.
At the Capitol on Tuesday, a committee hearing for a bill to provide a tax credit for companies filming movies and tv in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Based film producer Jeffrey Kurz says productions are currently bypassing Wisconsin, and the tax credit would a tremendous economic and branding opportunity for the state. Rachel Harrison is a stunt performer born and raised in Wisconsin and says attracting productions would create thousands of jobs and the opportunity for Wisconsin to get involved in the multi billion dollar film industry. The bill would allow companies to apply for a 30% credit equal to costs of salary or wages for Wisconsin residents working on productions. It would also create a state film office to implement the tax credits.
The Oak Creek Common Council is approving a permit for Buc-ees to build a gas station in Oak Creek. The permit would allow a 120-pump gas station to be built near South 27th and West Elm. Buc-ees says it expects more than ten-thousand vehicles to visit the gas station every day. A dozen people, mostly residents who live near the new station's construction site, came to the common council meeting to oppose the new station. They raised concerns about property taxes, light pollution, and the environment. The council approve the permit four-to-one.
A 10-year-old dies in a Richland County UTV crash. It happened Saturday on private property in the township of Dayton. Investigation by the Department of Natural Resources determined that the boy and a passenger were riding on private property when the driver took a quick turn, causing the small UTV to tip over on the driver's side. The DNR is still determining safety certifications and helmet use. The boy’s death marks the 13th ATV/UTV related fatality in Wisconsin already this year. There were 40 such fatal crashes last year.
Target says price hikes will be a 'very last resort' for offsetting tariffs. The comment comes despite the retailer reporting weaker-than-expected sales in its first quarter. According to Target's CEO, the company has "many levers to use in mitigating the impact of tariffs." Major retailers appear to be treading cautiously around the question of price hikes after Trump slammed Walmart for warning that shoppers could pay more due to tariffs.
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