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The Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating another successful year of its Schools2Skills™ program, connecting students with real-world career opportunities across the Chippewa Valley. Schools2Skills™ provides students with the chance to explore and better understand the wide range of careers available in the community, helping to align local talent with the workforce needs of area employers. Students gain insight into career paths, salaries, and the education required to succeed in today’s workforce. Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, students participated in a

A vehicle was recovered from our local waters. Below is the information from Sheriff Hakes: Recently Anthony Janicki contacted me to inform me while he was out fishing on Lake Wissota (Chippewa River) he discovered what he believed to be a submerged vehicle while using his side imaging. Anthony sent me the information, and I began to coordinate with the local Department of Natural Resource wardens, the Chippewa Fire District, and personnel from our Office. A plan was made with

At 20 years old, Destany Pedersen is wiser than her years let on. Since the age of 14, she has honed her law enforcement skills through the Hudson Police Department’s Police Explorers, a hands-on program for young people interested in law enforcement. That experience changed everything. Through the program, now called cadets, Pedersen trained alongside officers, learning to respond to real-world scenarios such as traffic stops, burglaries, and even hostage situations. She didn’t just observe; she practiced, competed, and built

In La Crosse County, jurors hearing the trial of Josie Dikeman on Tuesday heard directly from the defendant.  Dikeman is the Onalaska woman facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, chronic neglect of a child resulting in death and repeated physical abuse of a child in connection with the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Dikeman took the stand in her own defense yesterday saying that earlier testimony in the trial from other children describing abuse of A.J. had

The daughter of Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James is taking a plea deal.  James’ 31-year-old daughter, Elizabeth Johnson, had been accused of stealing more than 30-thousand dollars from the senator’s campaign.  She was charged earlier this year but has now pleaded no contest to charges of theft in a business setting and filing false campaign finance reports.  She will now enter a 36-month diversion program.  Senator James represents the state’s 23rd Senate district — a district that includes Barron, Clark,

Dave Solberg is returning to familiar territory in Eau Claire.  City Council on Tuesday named him interim city manager following the resignation of Stephanie Hirsch.  Solberg has previously served as Eau Claire’s interim city manager and deputy city manager. 

The Badger State is not among the best places to be a nurse.  That’s according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which ranked all 50 states for some of society’s most unsung heroes.  The study compiled a list of the best places to be a nurse by looking at job openings, salaries, the quality of nursing homes, and more.  Wisconsin was ranked 29th overall on the list, and was ranked in the middle of the road for opportunity

A North High School employee has resigned after accusations of creating inappropriate AI images of staff.  NHS families were sent a message saying the administration received a report of the staff member generating the images on a personal computer.  The district noted no student images were involved.  The employee was placed on unpaid administrative leave and later resigned.  No other details have been released. 

UW-Madison is beginning their search for the school’s next Director of Athletics.  The position opening comes after Chris McIntosh resigned in April.  Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin appointed Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots to take over the search and make the appointment.  A nine-member committee will also assist in the search for the role.  A timeline on the decision has not been given. 

The Eau Claire Downtown YMCA is excited to host the 2 Annual Stronger Together Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair—a fun, welcoming day where you can learn, connect, and discover helpful resources for mental wellness and substance use disorder recovery. Best of all: it’s free and open to the public! There will also be prize drawings and plenty of opportunities to jump in, ask questions, and explore what support looks like locally. “The Stronger Together Recovery & Mental Health Resource