A Wheeler man has been indicted on production of child pornography charges, and possession of child porn. A grand jury indicted 40yr old Timothy McClellan that alleges between March 1st and October 6 of this year, he produced pornographic images of five different minors. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department, and Turtle Lake Police Department. If convicted, McClellan faces 15-50yrs in prison.
The Durand-Arkansaw School Board has again approved a contract to provide special education services for Alma, Pepin and Plum City School Districts. Durand-Arkansaw School Superintendent Ryan Nelson says its a win-win for everyone. The agreement is for the 2026-2027 school year.
One person is dead after a Saturday morning vehicle accident in Eau Claire County. The accident happened a little before 12:30 a.m. on County Road G in the Town of Wilson. Sheriff's deputies say the involved vehicle went off the roadway and that the driver was ejected. They died at the scene. Report say that speed and alcohol use were factors in the accident.
Prison is being ordered for a former Hudson teacher charged with crimes involving a fifth grader. Madison Bergmann was arrested last year with reports saying that she had engaged in inappropriate conduct with a young student. She pleaded guilty in September to charges including child enticement-sexual contact and sexual misconduct by school staff. She was ordered Friday to serve a term of six years in prison.
Eau Claire firefighters were dispatched multiple times in recent days to the scene of a brush fire on Jeffers Road. Crews were sent to the scene on Friday -- extinguishing the blaze and remaining on site for close to 12 hours to make sure that things were taken care of. When the brush began to smolder on Saturday, crews were sent back. No injuries were reported.
A Westby man is facing charges after a Sunday shooting incident in La Crosse. Police responded just after 2:30 a.m. yesterday to reports of gunfire at a location on 3rd Street South. No victims were found at the scene though a car window had been hit. Officers located 22-year-old suspect Dominic Janzen at a nearby residence and took him into custody on charges that include first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany is behind a bill that would remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. Members of the U.S. House have passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which was introduced by the western Wisconsin Republican. If signed into the law, the legislation will allow states to manage wolf numbers through regulated hunting. The Wisconsin DNR estimates gray wolf populations have grown to roughly 12-hundred in the state after there were less than 500 around in 2006. Tiffany's measure will now be considered in the U.S. Senate.
As the trade war with China continues, Wisconsin soybean farmers continue to feel the pinch. State Agriculture Secretary Randy Romanski. Romanski says any farmer who is in need of assistance in planning or management of their farm can get help from DATCP. Just head to D A T C P dot W I dot US or contact your county farm office for more information.
Snowmobiles are reminded to ride sober and safe this season. Some snowmobile trails across the state are starting to open and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding to keep safety in mind when you hit the trails. Two of the most common crash contributors around the holidays are weak ice and impaired operation. The DNR says both of those can be mitigated through planning and smart decision-making. The DNR reminds you to also stay on marked trails and check ice thickness before venturing out. More safety tips can be found on the DNR's website. Currently all snowmobile trails here in Western Wisconsin remain closed.
Two children in Wisconsin have died from respiratory-associated illnesses. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric respiratory illness-associated deaths for the 2025-2026 season, one a result of COVID-19 and the other from influenza. DHS Respiratory Disease Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said the deaths serves as a reminder about how serious these viruses can be, and it's not too late to protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated. While it’s important for everyone, vaccines are especially critical for young children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and those who are pregnant. DHS encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19.
The
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Bad River Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers over the permit it issued for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
project in northern Wisconsin. The Army Corps issued its permit
October 29 during the federal government shutdown. No supporting
documents were included. In its suit, the Bad River Band argues the
permit fails to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and
Clean Water Act. The lawsuit adds to existing related to
Canadian-owned Enbridge’s proposed 41-mile project to move the
pipeline around the tribe’s reservation on the shores of Lake
Superior, at an estimated cost of $450 million. Earthjustice filed
the lawsuit Tuesday on the tribe’s behalf in U.S. District Court
for the District of Columbia. Bad River Band Chairwoman Elizabeth
Arbuckle said in a statement that Enbridge has been trespassing on
its lands for more than a decade.
Tony Evers approves a new rule aimed at keeping foster kids with their family and loved ones. The new rule provides a separate, streamlined licensing path for relative and like-kin caregivers and fair financial support. Evers says keeping adults in kids' lives who know and love them can go a long way toward making sure a kid has the stability they need. Ever says the change will reduce barriers and provide equitable financial support to caregivers. In 2024, 39 percent of children in Wisconsin who entered out-of-home care were initially placed with relatives, increasing the likelihood that they would be placed with their siblings.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to get the personal information of Wisconsin voters. The suit, filed Thursday in the Western District of Wisconsin, argues the U.S. attorney general has “sweeping power” under federal law granting access to state voting records. The Wisconsin Elections Commission had earlier told the justice department that state law prohibits release of the information. The suit seeks an order compelling WEC to turn over the voter registration list that includes full names, dates of birth, addresses, and either state driver’s license numbers or the last four digits of Social Security numbers or a unique identifier under the Help America Vote Act. An Elections Commission spokesperson declined comment, and the agency typically does not comment on pending lawsuits. Wisconsin is one of several state declining to turn over voters’ personal information as part of a Trump administration “election integrity effort.” DOJ said in a release that it’s also filed suit against Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
The state of Minnesota will receive more than 630 thousand dollars as part of a settlement with Menards. The deal is linked to claims of deceptive advertising in the home improvement retailers' eleven percent rebate program and price gouging during the pandemic. Wisconsin-=based Menards has agreed to pay four-point-25 million dollars to ten states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota. The attorney general involved says Menards also raised prices on household items such as rubbing alcohol, garbage bags and dish soap during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering lowering the walleye limit. For the first time since 1956, is considering lowering the amount of walleye fish you can catch from six to four. The state agency says changes in lake habitats and ongoing technological advances in fishing as the main reasons behind the proposal. GPS devices and fish finding electronics, have made catching fish much easier in recent years. If the change is approved, it wouldn't take effect until May 2027.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations for this year's Ethical Hunter Award. The DNR says nominees are selected based on exceptional more actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting heritage. Examples of potential award nominations could be those who assist other hunters in finding their lost game, help find lost equipment, mentor novice hunters, or help protect our shared natural resources. Nominations must be made by January 31st and more info can be found on the DNR's website.
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