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President Trump is coming to Western Wisconsin today.  The White House says the president is coming to highlight his support for Wisconsin’s farmers.  As part of the president’s trip, he is expected to speak at Custer Farm in Chippewa Falls. 

Charges against a former Monroe County transport officer accused of sexual assault are moving forward.  David Griffin allegedly grabbed an inmate’s genitals while he and another officer were taking him to the Monroe County Jail back in March.  Charges of abuse of residents of penal facilities and disorderly conduct have been ordered held over for trial. 

Athletes and supporters from Western Wisconsin and around the state are converging on Jefferson County for the Special Olympics Wisconsin Summer Games.  Scheduled events include the shotput, long jump, track races and powerlifting.  The games run through tomorrow.

Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained constant. The first is the presence of its founder’s name. The second is a commitment to applied learning — what was known as “manual training” in the 19th century and is called “polytechnic education” in the 21st. Now for the

Almost all of Wisconsin is under drought or near-drought conditions. Chris Turner has the details.

Alliant Energy Corporation is expected to receive federal funds from the Trump administration’s for coal plant investments. Trump will use the Defense Production Act, which grants the president emergency authority to take over domestic industries, to invest 425-million dollars into 13 coal plants across the country. AEC made the cut, which is headquartered in Madison. A White House official says the fund will be used to “invest in upgrades to extend operational lifespans, reinforce grid reliability and keep electricity prices

 Royal Credit Union (Royal) successfully hosted its second annual Diaper Drive throughout May, supporting Feed My People Food Bank, St. Croix Valley Food Bank, and the Diaper Bank of Minnesota. Through the generosity of community members and team members, Royal collected more than 10,000 diapers, 134 packages of wipes, and raised over $6,600 to assist families in need.   This effort equates to approximately 860 families receiving short-term emergency diaper relief across the communities Royal serves.  “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our Diaper Drive,” said Heidi Cornelius, Community Relations Coordinator at Royal. “This drive

Wisconsin Bike Week is officially underway, and the City of Eau Claire is celebrating with a massive lineup of community events, a showcase of its award-winning trail system, and a brand-new official proclamation from City Hall. Running from May 31 through June 6, 2026, this year’s regional festivities are presented locally by “Eau Claire’s biking culture is built entirely on community…” Bike Chippewa Valley under the theme “Biking for All Ages.” The week-long celebration aims to connect community members, support

A group of local small town athletes are headed to the big stage! A youth volleyball team from northwest Wisconsin is preparing for the biggest competition in program history. The Ridgeland Reds 16 Red team has earned a bid to compete at a national volleyball tournament, becoming the first team in club history to qualify for the event. The milestone comes just four years after the club was founded and features athletes from communities across the region, including Barron, Boyceville,

The Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 2842 Kohlhepp Road on Eau Claire’s west side. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from a single-family split-level residence. Firefighters rapidly deployed attack hose lines to begin fire suppression operations while simultaneously conducting primary searches for occupants in zero-visibility conditions.The fire was brought under control quickly. During search operations, firefighters located two cats inside the residence and safely removed them from the home. No occupants were