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Governor Tony Evers is issuing new rules to protect public trust in state government. Evers signed an executive order that bans Wisconsin state employees from using or sharing nonpublic insider information they learn on the job to make money. It also prevents losses in prediction markets or other betting. The order covers helping themselves, a spouse or family members profit from bets tied to government actions, elections or other events. Evers said there’s no known cases in Wisconsin, but cited

The state-funded ATV/UTV trails and routes in Eau Claire County will open tomorrow Friday May 15th, 2026. Off trail riding is strictly prohibited. Any questions regarding this news release can be directed to the Eau Claire Parks Department.

University of Wisconsin-Stout’s game design programs continue to climb in the rankings among their peers around the nation, rising to No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all public universities in the United States, according to the latest figures published by Animation Career Review. UW-Stout held steady on another Animation Career Review leaderboard, but that’s only because it couldn’t climb any higher: The game design programs were ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin for the eighth consecutive year. UW-Stout also placed No.

Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have been installed in nine locations in northwestern Wisconsin, including areas near Hayward, Luck, Spooner and Tomah.  Xcel Energy will install additional Pano AI cameras by the end of 2026 in areas where there is a higher risk of wildfires near the company’s power

Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of dealing with mental health issues. The campaign includes hanging green ribbons at the Dunn County Government Center and in downtown Menomonie. Ribbons are available at Dunn County Human Services in the Government Center. Ribbons and information are being distributed at libraries, schools, clinics and participating businesses, and

Spring commencement will be held for 1,067 graduates on Saturday, May 16, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 849 undergraduate and 218 graduate students will receive degrees during three ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse: The ceremonies can also be seen via livestream on the UW-Stout commencement website and at the Memorial Student Center. Provost Glendalí Rodríguez will host the ceremonies. Chancellor Katherine Frank will provide remarks to the graduates and confer degrees.  Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time UW-Stout alum, will serve as guest alum

It was a bit after 7:30 on Wednesday evening, May 13th when the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department responded to 701 N. Weber Avenue for smoke showing from an apartment window.  Upon arrival there was visible light smoke showing from a second-floor window of the apartment.  All residents were confirmed to have exited the building prior to fire crews making entry to extinguish the fire. One apartment tenant suffered minor smoke inhalation.

In La Crosse County, the defense has rested its case in the trial of Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, chronic neglect of a child resulting in death and repeated physical abuse of a child in connection in the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Jurors heard continuing testimony from the defendant as she returned to stand on Wednesday.  Prosecutors will have the opportunity to presents rebuttal arguments today.

Sentencing is being ordered in Eau Claire County Court for a man who was the subject of a manhunt in May of last year.  Authorities say that Leo Lacey pulled a firearm on another individual at the Smokeclaire Tobacco shop.  The incident was reported to police and a search for the suspect began.  Lacey was arrested a day later.  Lacey pleaded no contest this week to charges including recklessly endangering safety and possession with intent to deliver cocaine.  He was

In Chippewa County, a Cadott Community School District staffer is pleading guilty to theft charges.   The case against Danielle Mittermeyer dates back to her time facing legal troubles stemming from her time working for the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District.  Danielle Mittermeyer had been indicted that she mishandled nearly 195-thousand dollars in district funds between March of 2021 and August of 2025.  She will be sentenced at a later date.