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A new bill addressing school opioid overdose prevention is being introduced. Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Jodi Emersen introduced LRB-6116 after opioids became the “leading cause of death among Wisconsin-school aged children.” Most Wisconsin schools are not required to have “opioid-antagonists,” such as Narcan, leaving school staff without the tools to respond effectively during an emergency. The legislation would provide funds to reimburse the costs associated with supplying these materials in every school across Wisconsin.

Above Photo: Jessica Simon graduated from the nursing program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls in December 2023, after finding the path that was right for her. When Jessica Simon graduated from high school in 2007, she wasn’t sure where her path would lead. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, she took the expected next step and enrolled at a university alongside her twin brother. But what looked right on paper didn’t feel right

The Original Banbury Art Crawl is back this weekend…. With fine art and great Valentines gift ideas! The Banbury Art Crawl happens this Friday night and Saturday (Feb 6 & 7). Banbury buildings 10 and 13 will be overflowing with original artwork—over 100 artists with paintings, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry, woodworking and so much more! Plus the shops and studios of Building 13 will be open with more original artwork plus unique and vintage wares. This is a juried fine

IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems for more than a century. Advancing from its earliest electric accounting machines to partnerships in space travel and cloud computing, IBM is a leader in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. At IBM in Rochester, Minnesota, several University of Wisconsin-Stout applied mathematics and computer science students have completed their cooperative learning experiences. Computer science senior Amber Kuhn, of Andover, Minnesota, is a hardware development intern. Kuhn will graduate in

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage recently done to snowmobile and ATV trail markers on the Chetek Chain of Lakes and Rice Lake.  The department says the damage was deliberate and that a UTV has been identified as a suspect vehicle in the Rice Lake incident.  Anyone with additional information is asked to contact authorities.

Police say a Sunday night distress call referencing a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence hall appears to have been a swatting incident.  Officers responding to the scene found no one injured and no signs of danger.  The incident is under investigation.

Eau Claire Transit is offering free bus rides today in recognition of Transit Equity Day.  Transit Equity Day is a national observance in honor of Rosa Parks and the stand she took for equality in public transportation.  More details are available WITH AND EASY CLICK HERE.

A new podcast is being launched to help parents understand the relationship between children and technology. The Stevens Point Area Public School District started the “Navigating the Digital Playground” limited-series, recorded inside the district’s public charter school. Each episode helps parents understand how technology shapes their children’s experiences, well-being and relationships. The podcast will release a new episode every week for the next six weeks. The 15-to-25-minute conversations are available on all streaming platforms. FOR MORE LOCAL PODCASTS AND CONTENT

The Universities of Wisconsin are planning to expand their use of AI throughout their 13 universities. UW President Jay Rothman says he’s investing more into AI and is going to discuss expanding its use with the UW Board of Regents on Thursday. Rothman said they will continue to address “ethical concerns and research more on how AI can improve the lives of students, faculty and administration.” He also said he wants to prepare students for the future and make sure

Wisconsin ranks 14th in the nation for women’s health care, according to a new study from SmileHub.