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The Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) as one of 10 community college finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges. Backed by $1 million in award funds, the Aspen Prize honors colleges that achieve strong outcomes, focusing on whether students complete credentials that lead to bachelor’s attainment and jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.  Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, CVTC president, said the recognition shines a national spotlight on the

The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) and Eau Claire Marathon (ECM) have selected three local nonprofit organizations as beneficiaries of the 2027 ECM 10K Charity Classic presented by Royal Credit Union. NAMI Chippewa Valley, NorthLakes Community Clinic, and Trinity Equestrian Center were chosen for their commitment to supporting mental health.  The RCU Foundation has committed $15,000 in funding to the three organizations. Race participants help determine how the funds are distributed through a community voting process. Every 10K registrant receives one free charity vote, and additional votes may be purchased for $2 each through the race registration

WAXX 104.5 Farm Director and longtime FFA advocate Bob Bosold will be inducted into the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame on June 17 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor individuals who have made lifelong contributions to the FFA organization. Hall of Fame inductees are recognized for serving FFA in ways that are exceptionally impactful and enduring. Bosold’s nearly five decades of dedication to agricultural education and youth

Charges are being filed against a suspect in connection with a man’s drug overdose death in Lake Hallie.  Police were called to an adult store in November of last year with reports that a man had been found unresponsive.  That man died at the scene.  Investigators say that 46-year-old Nicholas Frederickson supplied the drugs that led to the victim’s death.  Frederickson faces charges including first-degree reckless homicide / delivering drugs.

Dave Solberg officially takes the position of Eau Claire City Manager today.  City Council named Solberg as their choice to replace former city manager Stephanie Hirsch after her resignation earlier this year.  Solberg previously served as Eau Claire’s interim city manager and deputy city manager. 

Sun Country Airlines says they are bringing back non stop service to Fort Meyers out of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.  Those flights are expected to begin in January of next year.  Sun County also offers seasonal service to Las Vegas out of Chippewa Valley Regional.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Lake Altoona Beach and Big Falls Beach have water quality advisories due to elevated bacteria levels. Water activities are not recommended. This water can make you sick and cause skin rashes. If you choose to use the water: don’t swallow it, wash your hands before eating, and shower after water contact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE CITY COUNTY HEATH DEPARTMENT.

Chippewa County Farmers Union will host a public community forum, Data Centers & Our Communities, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Market on the River, 128 W River Street, Second Floor, Chippewa Falls. The forum will focus on what local communities should understand and ask when large developments such as data centers are proposed. The event will include discussion of local impacts, community benefits, land use, utilities, and how communities can respond when major projects

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2025 economic impact data, revealing that tourism in Eau Claire County generated a record $480 million in total economic impact—marking a 4.0% increase over 2024’s $461 million and thecounty’s fourth consecutive year of growth. Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking $27.0 billion in total economic impact in 2025 surpassing the previous statewide record of $25.8 billion from 2024. The boost in visitation, economic contributions from across Wisconsin—including Eau Claire County—and strategic

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to expand dairy-related research through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. The selected faculty will lead projects across the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring animal health and welfare; and growing farm businesses and communities.    Funded by a $7.8 million annual investment from the state of Wisconsin, the Hub brings together research and development efforts