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At 12:03 PM on May 6, 2026 Marshfield Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 503 S Cedar Ave. for reports of a trash can on fire next to a home. En route dispatch advised that the fire had now spread to the house and the structure was involved as well. On scene crews found the rear of the home heavily involved with fire and was spreading into the interior and attic areas of home. A box alarm was requested asking

 While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children. The cross-disciplinary Taft Wooden Toy Assembly System group is made of five mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering seniors: Owen Coon, of Appleton; Ben Gurka, of Beloit; Kierce Hemauer, of Menomonie; Ryan Kahl, of Menomonie; Aili Klein, of Lakeville, Minnesota; and Dominick Widi, of Stillwater, Minnesota. The two-semester-long project concluded their Engineering Technology Capstone

In Eau Claire County, a woman facing charges of chronic child neglect is pleading no contest.  Prosecutors say that Mary Oram and Toni Hammonds starved Hammonds’ four kids. Investigators say they got a call from Eau Claire Schools in 2024 because teachers were concerned about the children. All four children had to be treated for malnourishment. Oram previously pleaded no contest to charges and  was sentenced to prison.  Hammonds has pleaded no contest this week and will be sentenced at

Stanley Police are investigating a Tuesday morning collision involving a truck and an electric scooter.  Reports say both vehicles entered the intersection of East Maple and South Franklin Streets at the same time leaving the operator of the scooter injured.  The scooter’s operator was taken from the scene for care.  The driver of the truck was unhurt.

Bond is being set at 200-thousand dollars for a Chippewa County man accused of child abuse.  The victim in the case was less than a month old when authorities were called in April to Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire on a report of suspected abuse.  Hospital staffers say the baby had injuries including skull fractures, retinal hemorrhages and brain lacerations.  Dayne Paulson is charged with repeated physical abuse of a child.

The City of Tomah is announcing plans to close its Aquatic Center.  Mayor Paul Dwyer shared the news yesterday saying the cost of needed repairs to the facility are more than it can afford.  Dwyer says the city will now focus on development of a new indoor pool and community center that can serve residents year-round.

  The Green Bay Packers are providing a financial blitz to ramp up girls flag football in Wisconsin.  The organization announced five-thousand-dollar grants for 20 high schools across the state, totaling 100-thousand dollars.  It’s to help fund the deployment of club and intramural teams.  The schools include Green Bay East, Kimberly High, Burlington, Cedarburg, and Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay. 

The Wisconsin State Fair is bringing back Senior Day.  The announcement comes ahead of the West Allis fair’s 175th year.  Guests 60 and older will receive a special seven-dollar admission ticket on August 10th.  In addition to the discounted tickets, there will be musical performances, raffles, prizes and games.  Senior Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) proudly recognizes Foster Care Appreciation Month this May, honoring the foster parents, kinship caregivers, and community partners who show up every day to care for children and youth. Currently, 81 children and youth from Eau Claire County are in out-of-home care. Behind each number is a young person whose experiences have shaped how they see the world—often through the lens of trauma, loss, and disrupted relationships. The work of the Department, alongside

The City of Altoona invites the community to attend the River Prairie Festival – Celebration of Art on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at River Prairie Park. This annual event celebrates the vibrancy of local art and culture while welcoming the arrival of warmer weather in one of Altoona’s premier outdoor spaces. The festival offers a full day of activities designed for all ages and interests. CLICK HERE. Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of