Water Advisories Issued for Local Beaches
Lake Altoona Beach and Big Falls Beach have water quality advisories due to elevated bacteria levels. Water activities are not…
Chippewa Co. Farmers Union to Host Community Forum Focused on Data Centers
Chippewa County Farmers Union will host a public community forum, Data Centers & Our Communities, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026,…
City of Clear Water Makes Tourism Splash
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2025 economic impact data, revealing that tourism in Eau Claire County generated a…
Five Faculty Fellowships Funded at UW-River Falls by State-Sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to expand dairy-related…
Communities Plan for Data Center Conversations, Upcoming Event Invites You to Join
Hundreds of people across western Wisconsin are gathering over the weekend of June 13-14 for two separate events responding to…
Words of encouragement: Blugold Grad Students Help Aphasia Patients
The thoughts and ideas are there. The words to express those thoughts and ideas can be elusive, however. For more than…
Tourism Impact Local Economies, Chippewa County Sets Record
“Tourism’s impact is wide-reaching and significant. The industry powers local economies throughout the state. Visitors sustain jobs and create livelihoods.…
Altoona Murder Trial Begins
The trial of a suspect charged in the killing of an Altoona man is underway in Eau Claire County. Brandon…
Gobbling Up Turkey Hunt Numbers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is sharing results from the 2026 spring turkey hunt. Officials say hunters registered over…
