Friday
The Madison Street Project in Durand continues to stay ahead of schedule. Durand Mayor Patrick Mililren says the second layer of blacktop could be done next week. The substantial completion date is October 15.
The city of Mondovi is considering changes to its ATV/UTV ordinance. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says the city needs to have some regulations in place for proper use of alternative transportation methods, including e-bikes. The council hopes to have some new rules to vote on at future council meetings.
Today is the final day for those interested in applying for an open seat on the Durand-Arkansaw School Board. Durand-Arkansaw School Superintendent Ryan Nelson says the open seat is for a city of Durand representative on the board, and applications are due today. The open seat is a result of Cathy Asher resigning from the board as she is moving out of the city of Durand.
The Annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Days is this Saturday and Sunday in Pepin. Deb Fisher with Laura Days says there will be many different activities on Saturday. On Sunday there is a pie-eating contest and the grand parade. For a complete list of events visit Laura Days Dot Org.
Prison is being ordered for a man involved in a crash earlier this year in La Crosse. Back in January, police say Brandon Foster was under the influence of methamphetamine and THC when he crashed -- first into another vehicle -- and later into the La Crosse County Law Enforcement Center. Foster pleaded guilty this week to charges including causing injury by operating a vehicle under a controlled substance and was sentenced to two years of probation.
Westby Cooperative Creamery in Vernon County is revealing results of a 14-million-dollar expansion. The co-op announced last year plans to install new refrigeration systems, 10-thousand-gallon tanks and a 30-thousand-gallon milk silo for the state's only cottage cheese manufacturing facility. With the installations complete, the results are being seen this week. The updates are expected to allow for an increase in production volume at the creamery and a reduction in production time.
The Osseo Community Foundation is receiving grant funding aimed at helping to renovate Stoddard Park. Twenty-five-thousand dollars is coming to the foundation through a 2026 Kubota Hometown Proud Grant. The funding will help to cover the cost of new playground equipment for the park.
There's rarely such a thing as free money, especially when it comes to college students. Wisconsin Better Business Bureau spokesperson Lisa Schiller says scammers have been posing as agencies offering cash to freshmen. "Guaranteeing that they can help reduce your loan payments or offer some type of a grant." Schiller says the scammers will likely request your personal and banking information to steal your identity, and also request a "service fee" in order to get the money they are offering. If you get one of these messages, report it to the B B B or Wisconsin Consumer Protection.
An eastern Wisconsin community is now the 14th in the state to remove fluoride from their city drinking water. The Two Rivers City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday night to remove the chemical after putting it in the water for the last 70 years. The practice of adding fluoride started in the 1940s in the U.S. as a way to help prevent cavities. City Manager Kyle Kordell brought the discussion to the council in July since it’s something the city has always done and wanted to know if the practice is something Two Rivers should continue to do. Most of the council members who voted to take the fluoride out felt that having the chemical in the water should be a personal choice for residents and not "forced on them." Those who wanted to keep fluoride in the water were concerned about low-income families not being able obtain it if they want it.
The Madison Common Council has rejected two requests for funding tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street over the summer. This comes after the July shooting of Corey Ruiz sparked days of demonstrations and renewed calls for police accountability. One proposal would've provided additional funding for Madison's independent police oversight office, while another would've created a recovery program for businesses affected by the protests and encampment that followed the shooting. Council members debated the requests during Tuesday night's meeting before voting them down. Supporters argued the funding could've helped address community concerns and assist impacted businesses.
A 36 year old tradition comes to an end. Since 1990, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has hosted a gubernatorial debate. The WBA represents radio and television stations across the state. They put out an invitation last month for an October 9th debate to the candidates, Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley. Crowley's campaign manager said he was looking forward to participating in the debate. Tiffany told a conservative radio host this week that he felt one debate was sufficient. There is one, confirmed, scheduled debate for October 21st. It will be hosted by Milwaukee TV Station WISN.
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