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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has honored six construction companies.  The Friday honors are for their work in 2025, including projects in Dane and Rock County. The annual Excellence in Construction Awards are given to companies across the state for their work on Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Marshfield-based Trierweiler Construction was awarded for Excellence in Concrete Paving for its work on Center Avenue in Janesville. Mashuda Contractors was honored for Excellence in Grading after it reconstructed and widened a two-point-five-mile stretch of

Governor Evers has signed an executive order to extend an energy emergency in the state. Executive Order number 284 states the demand is greater due to winter weather conditions throughout the region. The order addresses ongoing supply challenges due to a pipeline disruption. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin’s Office of Energy Innovation reports that suppliers continue to face challenges, including longer driving distances, causing delays. Executive Order number 284 extends waivers on certain state and federal regulations to help

Is most of the singing you do in the shower and out of ear shot of other people? If so, there is a choir just for you! Seriously. For this week’s Friday Feel Good, we hit a high note with a story about those who can’t hold a note. Tuneless Choirs are for those who LOVE singing but lack the ability, practice or confidence to do so. If you are interested, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. And regardless of how

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves as a full-time spokesperson, cultivating relationships with media outlets throughout the state, writing and delivering speeches at events, using social media to tell the stories of Wisconsin agriculture, and more. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the

Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas including alcohol and substance use, behavioral health and health equity. The Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program supports local not-for-profit organizations in Rusk, Chippewa, Taylor and Sawyer counties actively working to develop new ideas or enhance existing projects that improve the health of residents.  Organizations receiving funding are: “These organizations truly care about the people and communities they serve

 Among the class of nearly 400 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on Dec. 20, five College of Arts and Human Sciences students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.  These graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and successes in UW-Stout’s Inspiring Graduate Q&A series:  ·        Sophia Moore, B.S. applied social science, Red Wing, Minnesota ·        Gus Larson, B.S. technology education, Abbotsford ·        Jeena Kim, B.S. psychology, Schaumburg, Illinois

A Thursday morning accident involving an SUV and a horse-drawn buggy has left one person hospitalized with serious injuries.  The crash happened on Highway 33 in Monroe County.  Authorities say the SUV was passing the buggy when the buggy turned in front of it.  The driver of the buggy was hurt and no other injuries were reported. 

Eau Claire County’s Republican Chairman is responding to words this week from Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge on the presence of ICE agents in the community.  Berge released a letter on Tuesday saying  — in part — that the presence of the agents is creating fear and causing people to feel unsafe. CLICK HERE TO READ THAT LETTER.  Showing you different sides so you can decide, Eau Claire County Republican Party Chairman Fred Kappus has now released a

Pete Buttigieg will host a town hall tonight in La Crosse.  Buttigieg — who served as the Secretary of Transportation in the Biden administration — is expected to address topics including the cost of housing, child care and health care. 

The Eau Claire Police Department is getting into the podcasting game.  The department has announced plans to launch a new podcast called “Five-Eau” — spelled E A U.  The show will detail ways in which police are connecting with the community and will be available for viewing on YouTube, Spotify and the city’s website. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS FROM THE ECPD.