One person was injured in a two vehicle accident in Gillman Township on Monday. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, 61yr old Timothy De Jong of Prescott was pulling a camper westbound on Hwy 29 when he collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by 37yr old Shane Rosendahl of Menomonie. The camper and Rosendahl’s vehicle were totaled in the accident. Rosendahl was taken to Regions Hospital, while De Jong was not injured.
Charges are being filed against an Eau Claire man who authorities say left a threatening voicemail on the line of a local school. Twenty-three-year-old Damien Haupt is accused of leaving a message for the Children's House Montessori School on East Lake Street last week saying his hope was for everyone at the school to be raped and killed. Haupt reportedly included in his message that he lived across the street from the school. Charges against him include making terrorist threats, telephone harassment and disorderly conduct.
A signature bond of ten-thousand dollars is being set for a Gilman man charged in connection with a fatal vehicle collision. Chippewa County prosecutors say that 33-year-old Cody Skorstad was driving uninsured and on a suspended license back in July when he caused a head-on collision while trying to pass a vehicle on County Road H in Delmar. Nineteen-year-old Ayden Nicpon was killed in the crash and Skorstad is facing charges of second-degree reckless homicide.
About 50 people in downtown Eau Claire were evacuated Tuesday evening after Xcel Energy says a vehicle hit a gas meter. Xcel Energy spokesperson Chris Ouellette said a vehicle hit a gas meter behind Houligan's Steak and Seafood on South Barstow Street. The Eau Claire Fire Department evacuated Houligan's, the Transit Center, and other buildings in the area as a precaution.
Emplify Health says they are nearing their fundraising goal to open a specialized unit inside the behavioral health department at their hospital in La Crosse. Emplify has set a five-point-two-million-dollar goal for the effort and says they are just 250-thousand dollars shy of meeting the figure. The new unit will serve as an urgent care center for mental health emergencies.
Winona County officials are seeking public feedback on the country’s latest hazard mitigation plan. Emergency Management Director Ben Klinger explained the plan is crucial to be eligible for future FEMA assistance. The plan helps prepare for natural hazards like tornadoes, winter storms, flooding, and droughts. The public comment period is open through December 8.
Wisconsin drivers are getting a "recipe" from state officials for a safe Thanksgiving weekend. The Department of Transportation shared "ingredients" this week to make sure families have an enjoyable holiday with their loved ones. The agency said the recipe includes seat belts, patience, an emergency kit, and "heaps of courtesy to other travelers." More than a million and a half Wisconsinites are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Peak travel times are expected to begin today between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Opening weekend deer harvest numbers are up from a year ago according to the Department of Natural Resources. Deer specialist Jeff Pritzel says harvest numbers are up by about 3,000 over last year. Total gun harvest is over 90-thousand and combined with the archery season, around 212-thousand deer have been harvested this year. Two shooting incidents happened over the weekend as well, one was fatal. The D N R is still accepting chronic wasting disease samples from opening weekend, just look for testing sites online at D N R dot W I dot Gov or on your Go-Wild app.
A familiar face is taking over Wisconsin-based Kohl's on a permanent basis. The Menomonee Falls retailer announced Michael Bender as the new CEO after being unanimously selected by the Board of Directors. Bender had been holding the role on an interim basis since May 1st. He took over for Ashley Buchanon, who was fired after an investigation found conflict of interest in some of her dealings. Bender has more than three decades of experience in leadership positions, including executive positions at Walmart.
State Senate Democrats see a Republican proposal as an attack on abortion access in Wisconsin. The legislation would force women who use abortion medication to end a pregnancy or medically address a miscarriage to collect, bag up, and return any biological byproducts to their prescribing doctor. Senators LaTonya Johnson and Kelda Roys say it’s simply a way to punish the women in question. Johnson calls the bill from Republican Senator Andre Jacques “weird and evasive.” Republicans say the “Clean Water for All Life” bill would help protect Wisconsin’s waterways. The FDA recently rejected a petition from a pro-life group to restrict access to mifepristone due to a lack of evidence that the pills impact the environment. The bill from Jacques and Representatives Lindee Brill and Nate Gustafson is being circulated for co-sponsors.
Democratic candidate Ryan Strnad is dropping out of the state gubernatorial race. Strnad announced his decision today after switching parties and entering the race in August. He unsuccessfully ran for the Assembly in 2000 as a Republican. The Milwaukee Brewers beer vendor said he is supporting fellow Democrat and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. The race for governor is open with no incumbent running for the first time since 2010.
Snowy owls have made their way to Wisconsin. The birds make an annual migration trip south from Canada, and avian experts are urging caution for those who might encounter the birds. If you see a snowy owl, you're encouraged to keep your distance and take a photo but also keep your visit brief. The presence of humans disrupts rodent activity which then impacts the owls' hunting opportunities. The owls are all white with black spots. Snowy owls typically remain close to their breeding areas in the Arctic Circle, but a small number reach Wisconsin each year.
The University of Wisconsin Athletics is extending its partnership with Under Armour for another decade. The deal includes shoes, apparel, and accessories to all 23 Division-One teams and will invest in the university's NIL platform. Under Armour will also supply custom jerseys for the next Shamrock Series game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin first signed with Under Armour in 2015 following a 15-year partnership with Adidas.
The number of bankruptcy filings across Minnesota are on the rise. The latest data from UScourts.gov shows that nationally, bankruptcy filings are up by more than ten-percent. In Minnesota, the number of filings are up by 20-percent so far this year as compared to recent years. Bankruptcy attorney's say vehicle loans and wages not keeping up with the cost of living are the two biggest contributors to bankruptcies.
A survey by USA Today put cross country ski areas in the Western Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin as part of the nations best. ABR Trails Foundation in Ironwood and Minocqua Winter Park are in the top 10 cross country ski resorts in the country. ABR Trails came in at number four on the list and was described ad an 11-hundred acre Nordic skiing center with over 60 miles of cross-country trails. Minocqua Winter park landed in the number eight spot described as having a good variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails, groomed for skating and skiing.
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