The Durand City Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $549,000 in Sewer and Water Revenue Bonds. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the money is coming from the State of Wisconsin Clean Water program. The water filtration plant project should be completed by this fall.
The City of Mondovi will be allowing goose hunting within the city limits again this fall. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says the hunt is an effective way to control the goose population in the city. Hunters must be licensed and follow all WI hunting regulations. Hunters also need to register with the city at city hall.
The Plum City School District is looking at expanding its Little Blues Program. The program currently offers care for kids 2 ½ to 13yrs old before and after school. The program is considering expanding to offer services to children younger than 2/12 yrs old. The School District is asking for the community to fill out a survey to determine the need for care and what ages. Plum City School District residents can find the survey at the Plum City School District Facebook Page.
The Buffalo-Pepin County ADRC is once again offering a Stepping On Class. The 7 week class helps elderly adults avoid falls and stay independent. Studies show that the class can reduce falls by 31 percent. The class will start on October 6th at Emplify Health in Mondovi. Call the Buffalo-Pepin County ADRC at 866-578-2372 or visit their facebook page to register.
The City of Menomonie is considering extending the lawn watering ban in the city. Currently the city has a ban in place until August 18 due to the low water levels the city water system is facing. A proposal to extend that ban until October 31st. The Menomonie City Council is expected to discuss the proposal on Monday.
One person was injured in a motocycle vs car accident in Wanamingo Township on Wednesday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 35yr old Phillip Carl Breidall of Goodhue was traveling southbound on Hwy 57 when a northbound vehicle turned onto the Hwy 52 ramp and the two vehicles collided. Breidall was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other driver was not hurt.
The City of Eau Claire's City Council approved new ordinances during Tuesday's meeting. The city council approved a proposed ordinance that modernizes their compositing rules, expanding safe opportunities for residential and community compositing, and divert organic waste from local landfills. It's set to take effect on January 1st. Meanwhile, the council also approved a one-point-three-million dollar construction contract for the next round of Carson Park upgrades. The plans includes construction of a new bathroom and retail space behind the first base bleachers, with work expected to begin in a couple of weeks and finished before the start of next season.
La Crosse Common Council is approving an 18-month moratorium on the development of data centers in the city. Such centers have generated concerns regarding things like energy demands, economic and health impacts and safety. La Crosse County approved a similar moratorium in June.
More measles cases are being confirmed in southwestern Wisconsin. The Department of Health Services says there are now 15 confirmed cases in Iowa and Lafayette counties, while there are also six probable cases. This after there were just two cases as of Tuesday, and officials believe there are more active cases in the community. No hospitalizations have been reported so far with this outbreak, and no exposure locations have been mentioned.
A Wisconsin Rapids lawmaker wants to know what caused a delay in voting results in Milwaukee. Election officials say results were delayed because of some missing USB sticks, with five of the nine flash drives needing to be re-downloaded because of human error. More specifically, it was described as the wrong button being pressed. State Rep. Scott Krug called for further explanation of the matter, saying he plans to ask for a detailed report from election leaders in Milwaukee.
The last dogs at Ridglan Farms are now out of the facility. Big Dog Ranch Rescue says the final 155 dogs were released from Blue Mounds, most of which being puppies believed to be just a few months old. This departure marks the end of a mission by rescue groups to have all dogs leave Ridglan Farms, a mission that began back in April. Big Dog Ranch Rescue mentioned it has rescued more than 21-hundred beagles from the facility to date.
AI-powered scams are surging in Wisconsin and costing victims far more money. The Better Business Bureau reports that from January through July, reports of AI-related scams jumped 238% compared to the same period last year. The average loss climbed from about $778 to more than $5500. The BBB says scammers are using AI tools like voice cloning, deepfake videos and fake investment platforms to appear legitimate. Officials urge consumers to verify claims independently and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unexpected contacts.
One person is dead and others are injured after a two-vehicle crash in Wood County. Authorities received a report of the incident Wednesday night. An initial investigation shows a vehicle traveling at a high speed didn't stop at a stop sign and hit a pickup truck that was hauling a horse trailer. The driver of the car, 16-year-old Jacob Stoflet, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead Thursday. The three occupants from the pickup truck were taken to the hospital, and the incident is under investigation.
Post-primary
questions about Wisconsin’s premier political poll. Milwaukee
County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated high-polling
Francesca Hong in Tuesday night's Democratic primary for governor.
Marquette Poll Director Charles Franklin says they correctly placed
Hong's support at around 39 percent, while the 34 percent of
undecideds in the final poll prior to Election Day broke strongly for
Crowley. Franklin also points to unprecedented turnout for a primary.
More than 790-thousand Democrats cast a ballot, eclipsing the
640-thousand in the 2024 US Senate primary.
The Interstate 94 project in Milwaukee may not be finished until 2035. That's according to a new report from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, which noted the relocations of utilities could cause the project to be delayed by two years. The Journal Sentinel reports there's also a new cost estimate for the project that climbs above one-point-seven-billion dollars, a nearly four percent increase from February's estimate. DOT officials noted the delay is not certain and several factors play into the project timeline.
The Wisconsin State Fair's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction raised more than $405,000 this year. The auction supports young exhibitors and youth programs across the state. Foundation President Jenny Gehl says the excitement at the event is unlike anything else. The auction featured 38 animals and generated funding for scholarships, youth grants, and exhibitor recognition programs.
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