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More than 90 females took part in STEM-related, hands-on sessions Tuesday during the Imagine Summit, a half-day event created by WIN Technology designed to inspire middle and high school girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Hosted at Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Business Education Center, girls in grades seven through 10 took part in hands-on sessions led by industry experts, educators, and community partners, exploring topics such as robotics, architecture, 3D printing, cybersecurity, and fiber optics—fields where

Charges are being filed against a suspect in a Crawford County injury hit and run.  A woman out walking her dog Sunday morning in the Township of Wauzeka was struck by a Chevrolet Blazer with the driver failing to stop at the scene.  The woman and the dog were both injured.  Wauzeka resident Donovan Bruns has since been arrested on a list of felony charges.

The search for a missing man in La Crosse County has come to an end.  Stanley Howe was reported missing last week with his vehicle found abandoned at the Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve.  The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office says Howe’s body was found Monday in the Town of Shelby.  Howe’s family is encouraging anyone battling mental health issues to reach out for help.

River Falls Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a bank employee during an attempted robbery on Tuesday.  The suspect reportedly fled the First National Bank branch after the incident but was later apprehended.  The injured bank employee is expected to make a full recovery.

A La Crosse man is facing charges with authorities saying he inappropriately touched a teenager at a city park.  The incident happened last week at Cameron Park and involved a teenage victim.  Police say the incident was captured on video.  Charges against Jerrold Yttrie include attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child.

Eau Claire City Manager Stephanie Hirsch is resigning.  Hirsch tendered her resignation yesterday after four years in the city manager role.  In stepping down, she expressed her gratitude to City Council and the community for having given her the opportunity to serve.

A second liberal-backed candidate is joining the 2027 Wisconsin Supreme Court race.  Court of Appeals Judge Pedro Colon launched his bid Tuesday for next year’s open seat.  Colon said “some of Wisconsin’s most consequential cases will come before this court over the next decade and I know that I have the experience, judgement and empathy needed to help decide them.”  He joins Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette in the race to replace retiring conservative Justice Annette Ziegler. 

Wisconsin Republicans are announcing new legislation that would end emissions testing in Wisconsin.  Under current law, regions that fail to meet the EPA’s air quality standards face stricter regulations.  The proposed legislation would remove Wisconsin from the EPA’s list of problem areas unless federal authorities can prove the pollution originates within the state.  U.S. Representative Glenn Gothman says the current law “forces the average guy and the below-average income guy to have to buy a new car.”   

Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Joshua Dale Cline, 29, Jim Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 6 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by 15 years of supervised release. Cline was also ordered to pay $38,500 in restitution to the victims. Cline pleaded guilty to this crime on February 9, 2026. On three occasions

Bond is being set at 100-thousand dollars for a man charged after a fatal weekend accident in Eau Claire County.  Two vehicles, a pickup truck and an SUV, hit head-on just before 6 p.m. Saturday at State Highway 93 and Severson Road in the Town of Pleasant Valley.  Three people were treated at the site of the accident.  A passenger from the SUV, since identified as 56-year-old Kimberly Clark of Onalaska, died at the scene.  The pick-up truck’s driver, 46-year-old