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Among the class of 218 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s May 16 ceremony, five were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.  The graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and successes in UW-Stout’s Inspiring Graduate Q&A series:  Of this year’s UW-Stout graduates, 77.4% were hired prior to graduation, while 99% of recent graduates were employed or furthering their education within six months of graduation. Inspiring Graduate: Bex

For the Kwik Trip on 322 Lawe St. in Kaukauna, big Lottery wins are starting to become a habit. The Lottery retailer sold a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket for the Monday, May 25, 2026, drawing. The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (17-32-48-60-64) and the Powerball (10). Monday’s win continues a good run of big winners coming from the Kaukauna Kwik Trip. In recent years, the store has sold winning scratch tickets of $500,000 and $200,000 and winning Lotto tickets of $204,000, $50,000, and $27,000.

A man is recovering after he was pulled from a house fire in Stanley. Police responded to reports of a fire at a home on North Franklin street over the weekend and found a man on the floor of the home’s living room. Officers Tyler Lewien and Christian Cortes pulled them and several pets to safety. He was later treated and released by medical responders. An initial investigation says it’s believed that the cause of the fire was electrical, with

The Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to announce Nicole Crosby as the recipient of the 2026 Friend of Public Health Award, recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to the health and well-beingof Chippewa County residents. A school counselor in one of Chippewa County’s rural schools, Crosby is recognized for her dedication to supporting youth mental health, substance use prevention, and student wellbeing. She partnered with CCDPH to establish a Youth Advisory Council, empowering students to review

Following the launch of the Milwaukee Brewers City Connect Uniforms, the Crew is taking the “Wisco Way” across the state through the Wisco Pop-Up Series, bringing murals and pop-up experiences to communities including West Allis, Eau Claire, Madison, Lake Geneva and Appleton this summer. The statewide initiative extends the City Connect story beyond American Family Field, joining fans in their communities to bond over a shared love for both Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Brewers. The effort begins in West Allis

Many Western Wisconsin drivers are seeing a drop in prices at the gas pump this week.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now four-21 per gallon — eight-cents lower than the price one week ago.  In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is four-24 per gallon — 19-cents less compared to one week ago.  The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the Badger State is four-37

The Eau Claire Express have begun play in their 2026 season.  The team came up short in Monday’s home opener versus the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.  Nine to eight was the final.  The two teams square off against each other again tonight at Carson Park. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Billy Oldenburg, 37 years of age, from Chippewa Falls has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 6th offense. On May 25, 2026, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on Hwy 53 near the Village of Lake Hallie. Upon contact, the Trooper observed the driver, Billy Oldenburg, displaying signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety tests, showed Mr. Oldenburg

Tasha Lee Scribner, 42 years of age, from Mellen, WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense. On May 25, 2026, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Ashland County Sheriffs Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 13 at Peeksville Road. During the crash investigation, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper observed the driver of unit 1, Tasha Scribner, showing signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized

On Monday, May 25, 2026, at approximately 6:20 AM the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1541 Altoona Ave. The incident was dispatched as a residential fire with reports of occupants on the roof and the possibility of additional individuals still inside the home. Initial arriving crews encountered a 2-story, wood-framed single-family residence with heavy fire conditions visible from multiple sides and floors of the structure. Firefighters immediately initiated fire attack, search operations, ventilation, and