The Tarrant Park Pool is set to open in June. Durand Public Works Superintendent Matt Gillis says the pool will open June 3rd for an event for Durand-Arkansaw Middle School Students. The first day of the season will be June 8th.
The City of Durand has a new online reservation system for camping at Tarrant Park. City Administrator Tracy Carlson say the new system is now online. Camping at Tarrant park should be open later this month.
Bond is being set at 200-thousand dollars for a Chippewa County man accused of child abuse. The victim in the case was less than a month old when authorities were called in April to Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire on a report of suspected abuse. Hospital staffers say the baby had injuries including skull fractures, retinal hemorrhages and brain lacerations. Dayne Paulson is charged with repeated physical abuse of a child.
Drivers are being reminded to slow down and share Wisconsin roads this spring. The Wisconsin State Patrol says crashes involving animal-drawn vehicles remain a serious concern. Preliminary data show 165 crashes over the last five years, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 190 others. Officials say these vehicles have the same rights as cars and must display slow‑moving vehicle emblems and proper lighting. Motorists are urged to slow down, avoid distractions, and pass only when it’s safe and legal.
In Eau Claire County, a woman facing charges of chronic child neglect is pleading no contest. Prosecutors say that Mary Oram and Toni Hammonds starved Hammonds' four kids. Investigators say they got a call from Eau Claire Schools in 2024 because teachers were concerned about the children. All four children had to be treated for malnourishment. Oram previously pleaded no contest to charges and was sentenced to prison. Hammonds has pleaded no contest this week and will be sentenced at a later date.
The Wabasha County Board declared a state of emergency last month in response to the tornado’s that moved through the county on April 17th. According to the Wabasha County Emergency Management, an EF-2 tornado struck near Plainview, and an EF-1 tornado struck near Elgin, causing damage to roads and private and public land. The declaration will all the county to access the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Disaster Fund.
The City of River Falls has received a $431000 federal grant to upgrade the city’s emergency communication system. WI 3rd District Congressman Derrick Van Orden made the announcement to local officials yesterday. The money will be used to build a three tower site system with 65 radios to improve coverage and reduce communication gaps for first responders. The upgrade is expected to strenthen coordination between UW-River Falls, local schools and emergency officials.
The City of Tomah is announcing plans to close its Aquatic Center. Mayor Paul Dwyer shared the news yesterday saying the cost of needed repairs to the facility are more than it can afford. Dwyer says the city will now focus on development of a new indoor pool and community center that can serve residents year-round.
Stanley Police are investigating a Tuesday morning collision involving a truck and an electric scooter. Reports say both vehicles entered the intersection of East Maple and South Franklin Streets at the same time leaving the operator of the scooter injured. The scooter's operator was taken from the scene for care. The driver of the truck was unhurt.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is approving a 700-million dollar settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. Most of the settlement funds will go directly to people who made purchases on Google Play from August 2016 to September 2023. Recipients won't need to fill out a claim form and will receive their payments through PayPal or Venmo. Wisconsin joined this effort alongside the AGs of all other 49 states.
Wisconsin is setting a new record for the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel. According to Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of diesel is five-dollars 66-cents. The previous record was set in June 2022, when diesel hit an average price of five-dollars 52-cents. The current state average is just above four-dollars.
Incumbent U.S. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is endorsing Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as her successor. Smith, who is retiring, says Flanagan is built for this moment at this moment. Flanagan is seeking the DFL endorsement over Congressman Angie Craig at the party convention in Rochester. Republicans in the race for the U.S. Senate GOP nomination includes Adam Schwarze, Michele Tafoya and Royce White.
Governor Tony Evers is celebrating National Tourism and Travel Week in Wisconsin. Evers and Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers were at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison yesterday to show off the state's tourism industry and how it impacts Wisconsin's economy. State data shows the Gardens itself contributed over 20-million dollars to Dane County's economy in 2025. The governor's office noted growth in the tourism industry, with a record of more than 114-million visitors coming to Wisconsin in 2024.
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good volunteers at its campsites this summer. State Parks volunteer coordinator Janet Hutchens says there are many spots available for people to pitch in and help out fellow campers. Hosts will stay at the campsite a few hours a day, greeting and assisting fellow campers and provide information about park facilities, park programming, and amenities in the area. They'll also make sure the campsites are neat and orderly for use. Some Northwoods locations in Vilas and Oneida Counties are paid positions as well. Find out more online at D N R dot W I dot Gov and search for "Volunteer Opportunities".
Police around Wisconsin raise concerns about a game being played by high school students. Monday morning, police in Franklin conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the report of a naked man with a gun in the middle of the street. Officers later encountered several shirtless people arguing loudly and threatening to kill each other. Police connected the behavior to a game called "Paranoia" in which players are assigned a "target" and have a week to shoot them with a water gun. According to the game’s rules, you cannot be eliminated if you’re naked. Police in Franklin and other communities in the state are asking the public to let youth know of the seriousness of these incidents connected with the game, and the potential consequences that may result. The person found naked was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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