This is your WCFW Daily News Roundup for 105-7 CFW in Chippewa Falls and 93-5 The Tap in Eau Claire.
For 105-7 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
The town of Bloomer is inviting local residents to a public hearing on data centers this week.
According to a press release, the town board will discuss a potential moratorium on data-centered development in the town after considering a recommendation that will be shared by the Planning Commission.
Data center development has become a significant area of focus in western Wisconsin as a number of other municipalities consider taking similar action.
Residents have largely pushed back against the proposed developments in the region citing concerns with water and energy use as well as the environmental impacts of the facilities.
Those concerns grew in response to a data center proposal in the city of Menominee last year which forced the city to update its zoning code to create a specific definition for data centers.
A number of Wisconsin counties have already started
the process of pursuing an outright moratorium on the facilities, including Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties.
The public hearing in the town of Bloomer this week will take place on Wednesday at 7pm at the Bloomer Town Hall following the Planning Commission meeting.
Though Wisconsin State Patrol has announced the state trooper who was injured during a traffic pursuit on I-94 last month has died.
According to a press release on Friday, 29-year-old state trooper Bradley Rittger fell from a bridge deck near the Eau Claire and Dunn County line on September 21st while moving to a position of cover after deploying a tire deflation device.
First responders conducted life-saving measures at the scene before Rittger received critical medical care.
He had served with the Wisconsin State Patrol in the northwest region for nearly five years.
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport announced the return of seasonal non-stop flight service to Las Vegas over the weekend.
According to a press release, the seasonal flights operated by Sun Country Airlines officially resumed on Friday, giving Chippewa Valley residents a convenient way to escape the return of winter weather in the region.
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport will also bring back seasonal non-stop flight service to Fort Myers, Florida in late January.
Information on flight times and ticket prices are available on the Sun Country Airlines website.
For 1057 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
A 29-year-old Wisconsin state trooper has died after trying to stop a high-speed chase on I-94.
Authorities say trooper Bradley Rittger fell from a bridge near the Dunn County and Eau Claire County line last month.
Rittger had just put out stop sticks and was moving to a safe vantage point when he fell several feet onto the road below.
Rittger suffered critical injuries and later died despite life-saving efforts and critical medical care.
Trooper Rittger served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for nearly five years, primarily in the
Dunn County area.
A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree intentional homicide charge in connection with a deadly summer shooting in Green Bay.
Authorities accuse Aurelius Cornelius of fatally shooting 18-year-old Emerald Metoxin during a gathering in June.
A 17-year-old boy was also shot but survived.
Cornelius was 15 at the time and was arrested in Milwaukee on an unrelated matter weeks later.
He was charged this week in Brown County Adult Court and faces life in prison if convicted.
New education data shows Wisconsin students are showing minor progress, but a significant disparity still remains between black and white students.
Statewide, nearly half of public school students met or exceeded proficiency standards in English language arts and math on the latest state assessments.
Reading proficiency increased across all tested grades compared to last year in the proficiency gap between black and white students also narrowed slightly, but is still one of the largest education gaps in the country.
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Ireland praised the steady progress, while noting, more work remains to support students and educators statewide.
UW-Madison's annual Fill the Hill Flamingo fundraiser is celebrating a record year.
University officials say the homecoming fundraiser, which puts a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for every donation, has totaled more than $845,000.
It's a Victory Monday all across Wisconsin, with the Packers coming out on top in Tampa Bay yesterday and the Brewers besting the San Diego Padres for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
That puts Milwaukee just one win away from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as the Brew Crew chases their first World Series title.
And now Wisconsin-based Bucks fans will have a new way to watch the team this season through a subscription service called Bucks Plus.
The service costs just under $20 a month or about $100 for the full season and is available through the NBA app and the Bucks website.
It'll show locally televised games, although national exclusive games will not be included.
Bucks Plus starts tonight with Milwaukee's preseason game against Minnesota.
Drivers throughout northeast Wisconsin should prepare for upcoming road work beginning today.
The State Department of Transportation is planning multiple maintenance projects this week, featuring bridge inspections along interstates 41 and 43 in Manitowoc and Brown counties.
Crews will also conduct pavement repairs in Marinette and Door counties, while Highway 67 faces a complete closure within Fond du Lac County.
UW-Madison's annual Fill the Hill Flamingo fundraiser is celebrating a record year.
Fill the Hill began as a prank in 1979 and has since become one of the university's most recognized fundraising traditions.
University officials say the homecoming fundraiser, which puts a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for every donation, has totaled more than $845,000.
And tomorrow's your last day to vote for the coolest thing made in Wisconsin.
The annual manufacturing madness competition is down to its top 16 finalists, featuring everything from heavy machinery to local sweets and our iconic lip balm, Carmix.
Public balloting continues through tomorrow, October 6th, with the winner to be announced later this month.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media
News.
But midway through the third quarter, linebacker Edgerin Cooper carted off the field with an Achilles injury.
What's the outlook?
Not good.
Head coach Matt LaFlorast, if it's season ending, that would suspect that, yes.
Safety Evan Williams on Cooper.
You know, he's somebody that just sets the tone, you know, in every game, you know, he's somebody that, yeah, just get us all jumpstarted.
That's going to be definitely a tough hole to fill.
College football, the
Badgers with a convincing 31 to three win over Michigan State on Saturday.
They'll face number 21 ranked UCLA baseball.
The Brewers were down a run.
Two outs.
Jackson Churio dries in the winning two runs as Milwaukee beats San Diego four to three.
Is that one of the best games ever?
Yeah, that's up there for sure.
Just passing it to the next guy, picking each other up.
Yeah, it's that's definitely up there.
That's the Brewers.
Bryce Terrang, the crew up two games to nothing.
Game three, 8 30 tomorrow night with sports on Mike Clemens.
Mostly sunny today with a high in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon.
Tonight partly cloudy, we're going to drop to 53 for an overnight low.
Tomorrow, more sunshine, warmer with a high in the mid to upper 70s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
Current
temp now 37.
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