The City of Durand is receiving a state grant because of the creation of the fire district. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says its part of a program to encourage local governments to combine services and save money. The City and Rural Fire Departments merged into the Durand Fire District at the beginning of this year.
The Mondovi Thrift Store is in need of help. The store is looking for volunteers and for board members. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says that the store is under some financial stress and could use some help. For more information on the open board position or to make a donation visit Mondovi City Hall or the Thrift Store.
We now know the name of a motorcycle rider who died after a Friday crash in Dunn County. Authorities say that 51-year-old Jeremy Snitker of Prairie Farm collided with a semi truck on County Road K in the Town of New Haven. Snitker was taken to a Minnesota hospital where he later died. The driver of the semi was unhurt.
The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Department is warning families of inmates of a scam. The department has received multiple reports of scammers calling family members claiming their member has been released or can be released to a halfway house if the family sends money. The department believes that the scammers are using the publicly available roster to target the family. The public is reminded that the Sheriff’s Department or Jail staff will never call demanding money over the phone. If you receive a call like this, do not give out any information and hang up can contact local authorities.
In Barron County, charges are being filed against a man accused of trying to hire a killer. Prosecutors say Rice Lake resident Tyler Crotteau was locked up in the county jail when he tried to hire a fellow inmate to kill the mother of his child. The man he reportedly tried to hire informed jail officials and Crotteau subsequently confessed. He was charged yesterday with solicitation to commit first degree murder.
Gas prices continue to decline in most parts of Western Wisconsin. Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-56 per gallon -- 13-cents lower than the price one week ago. In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-67 per gallon -- unchanged from the price last week. The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the State of Wisconsin is now three-65 per gallon.
Governor Tony Evers was in Altoona Monday as part of his annual Pothole Patrol tour. Evers visits a number of communities every summer to drop in on road crews and lend a hand to the work of filling those potholes. Evers reminds drivers to slow down and be aware of crews taking care of neighborhood roadways.
Waukesha County is the wealthiest county in the Badger State. That's according to a ranking compiled by financial tech company SmartAsset, which looked at items such as investment income, property value and median income. Waukesha County led the way in Wisconsin overall, and was also the top dog for median income and median home value. Rounding out the top five were Ozaukee, St. Croix, Washington and Dane counties.
Nearly two dozen buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus are temporarily closing due to air conditioning issues. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Robert Cramer said a broken chilled water line significantly reduced the university's ability to cool certain buildings down. Crews are working to install about 30 temporary chillers across campus until a permanent line can be installed, which is expected to take at least a month. University leaders say campus will stay open for classes and work, with some buildings set to have an increase in temperature to ensure other facilities are prioritized.
For the second time this year, some absentee voters in Green Bay have been sent a second ballot. The city on Sunday announced that some residents in select wards of the city have been mailed a second ballot by accident. This is the second election this year that the clerk's office has erroneously mailed double ballots, the first time being the April elections. It's unclear how many extra ballots were mailed out but city hall will be sending a second letter to those who got two to only return one ballot.
A jury trial is scheduled next spring for the father of Madison's Abundant Life School shooter. Dane County prosecutors say 44-year-old Jeffrey Rupnow (RUPP-now) gave a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 resulting in deaths and contributed to the delinquency of a minor. The December 2024 school shooting at the east side Madison school left a student and teacher dead. Rupnow's 15-year-old daughter then shot and killed herself. Jury selection is set to begin March 8th, with the trial beginning the following day and lasting nine days.
Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig is getting a major endorsement in her race for U.S. Senate. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he is supporting the U.S. Representative in her effort to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith. He recently released a statement claiming that Angie is relentless and she's a fighter for justice. Craig previously gained the endorsement of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. Opponent and DFL-endorsed Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has earned the support of incumbent Tina Smith, Caongresswoman Ilhan Omar and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The primary election is set for August 11th.
E-bike and e-scooter crash injuries are rising dramatically. Injuries involving collisions between e-bikes and motor vehicles in Wisconsin have increased by 171% over the last four years, according to recently released statewide data from the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission. And injuries from crashes between e-scooters and motor vehicles have increased by 240% over the same period. A significant portion of those crashes involve children and teenagers, often due to unsafe riding practices. High speed and lack of helmets can lead to severe injuries. Experts urge parents to educate children on traffic laws and ensure they use proper safety gear
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