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A Chippewa Falls man has been sentenced for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.  According to a press release, law enforcement searched Michael Raskie Jr.’s house and found multiple firearms, including seven privately manufactured firearms, more than 200 rounds of ammunition, silencers, high-capacity magazines and parts to assemble the weapons.  He was previously prohibited from legally possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.  Raskie Jr. pleaded guilty to his charges in March and was sentenced to seven-years in federal prison this

The Madison Police Department is warning residents about a scam where people pose as government officials to get people’s assets.  Scammers have contacted victims by phone and text and claim to be apart of government agencies, such as the SSA, and will make false claims that the victim’s Social Security number was compromised with their assets at risk of being frozen or stolen.  MPD says the scammer will text victims false documents and convince victims to convert their assets into

In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan Student Chapter Competition. The award was announced in April during a watch party hosted by Konica Minolta, in Chicago. The winning team is made up of students in the B.S. graphic communications and B.F.A. graphic design and interactive media programs and the graphic media and

More severe weather in southern Wisconsin is possible today following a round of thunderstorms. Strong winds and rain rolled into the region yesterday, downing trees in Verona and tearing off the roof of an apartment complex in Dodgeville. There was one gust of wind in Dane County that topped 70 miles per hour, while another got over 100 in Grant County. The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for tomorrow, noting more thunderstorms could take place this morning.

A River Falls man is being identified as the person who died after a Sunday vehicle crash in Pierce County.  Authorities say that 43-year-old Jesse Hageman was driving on State Road 29 when his vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree.  Hageman died at the scene. 

The City of Eau Claire has part-time summer recreation positions to fill.  Those jobs include positions such as softball umpire and ice center facility attendant. More details and application info can be found at eauclairewi.gov. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

An iconic blue barn in Beaver Dam has been leveled by strong winds. The barn, which featured a message from Culver’s saying “Thank You Farmers,” was toppled over yesterday by severe weather rolling through the area. Pictures of the aftermath show the barn essentially collapsed, destroying the local landmark. Officials noted a paint job for the barn was in the works after a tornado damaged the structure earlier this year. Despite the destruction, officials said nobody was hurt in the

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