Durand Public Works crews began filling the Tarrant Park Pool this week. During last nights council meeting, Public Works Superintended Matt Gillis told members that city crews along with the pool company are going through the start up of all the pumps, heaters and other equipment for the pool. Next week the pool will host an event for Durand-Arkansaw Middle School Students and the pool will open to the general public on June 8.
Local non-profit groups wanting to apply for temporary liquor licenses in Mondovi are being reminded that they have have their applications into the city at least 15 days before their event. The groups will also have to purchase any beer or other liquor from a distributor and not grocery stores. During this weeks council meeting the council discussed the state laws regarding temporary liquor licenses and that the state is starting to actively enforce the state law.
With the failure of the surplus spending bill in the state senate, area school districts are looking at their upcoming budgets differently. Durand-Arkansaw School Superintendent Ryan Nelson says there were two aspects of the bill that would have helped the district and taxpayers. The bill also included a $300 tax rebate for individual taxpayers.
AI wildfire detection cameras may come to Eau Claire County. Xcel Energy is considering the installation between Eau Claire and Osseo to spot smoke earlier and help first responders arrive faster. The camera would scan the area in a 360-view every minute, flagging any smoke that's then analyzed by a human analyst. If approved, officials believe this technology could provide crews with a critical head start, allowing them to spot wildfires before they spread.
A man who Eau Claire County prosecutors say was part of a fentanyl distribution network is pleading guilty to charges. Olaguer Renteria was charged along with five other people in 2024 as part of the network. He has pleaded guilty to being a party to manufacturing or delivering THC.
A convicted sex offender will be released in Eau Claire next week. The state's Convicted Sex Offender Registry says 36-year old Cody McIlquham was convicted in 2010 of exposing a child to harmful materials in Eau Claire. He was also convicted in 2015 of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. Eau Claire Police say McIlquham's conditions of release include no unsupervised contact with minors and GPS monitoring. He will live at a home in the 100 block of Randall Street in Eau Claire when he's released June 2nd.
Authorities are sharing the name of a person who died after a Monday night vehicle collision in Jackson County. Wisconsin State Patrol says that 68-year-old Duane Zaugg was behind the wheel of a GMC Sierra that was rear-ended near Warrens. He suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Police say the driver that hit Zaugg is suspected of alcohol use and could face charges.
Angie Craig is skipping this weekend's DFL convention and is focusing on the August primary instead. Her campaign says the endorsement process doesn't reflect the full range of party voters statewide. It was a decision that Craig said she knew would likely be her route to winning since she entered the race a year ago. This comes as Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan's campaign says it has support from 75-percent of the delegates who decide the party's endorsement. Craig is the presumed front-runner who's backed by a massive fundraising edge and a record of winning tough suburban races.
A new round of grant funding is available for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is opening applications for funding that would expand electric vehicle charging along busy U.S. and state highways. Wisconsin received nearly 79 million dollars through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, with about 37 million already supporting 78 projects statewide. More than 20 stations are up and running. The next phase will focus on “connecting corridors” beyond the interstate network, adding convenient charging within a mile of highway exits.
Sentencing for former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has been called off. Dugan was convicted last December of interfering with federal agents carrying out an immigration enforcement operation at the county courthouse in April of 2025. She was scheduled to be sentenced on June 3rd after her defense team was denied a new trial and acquittal last month. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman decided instead to hear oral arguments to reconsider Dugan's dismissal motion on the scheduled sentencing date. Adelman’s order adjourned her sentencing. Dugan resigned as judge in early January due to her conviction.
A former attorney for President Donald Trump is looking to get millions from a recently set up "anti-weaponization" fund. Jim Troupis (TROO-pis) worked on President Trump's 2020 campaign and is seeking $3.2 million from the $1.8 billion fund set up by President Trump's Department of Justice. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Troupis submitted a formal request for the money on Tuesday. Troupis is a former Dane County judge who faces felony forgery charges in Wisconsin over his role in a fake elector scheme, that aimed to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory over Trump.
The Wisconsin DATCP is warning people about a new twist in a utility bill scam. Scammers have been calling people over the past month claiming they have unpaid utility bills and demanding immediate payment. The new element now involves sending victims a barcode by text or email, leading them to scan it at a local retailer to make the payment. The DATCP says the payment is going into the scammer's cryptocurrency wallet. Officials say customers should visit the website or call the phone number found on their utility bill to find out what they owe.
Wausau earned recognition on two fronts this week. Investopedia has named the city as one of the best 100 in America for retirees, an honor based on several factors including cost of living, access to healthcare, and culture and recreational opportunities. Mayor Doug Diny says he was "delighted but not surprised" about the honor, saying there is a lot to love about the city. Other Wisconsin communities on the list included Eau Claire, Waukesha, and La Crosse. Wausau was also named a Tree City USA for the 45th straight year, with the Arbor Day foundation recognizing the city's commitment to a healthy tree population.
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