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A decade-long partnership with Room & Board, a national furniture designer and retailer, has helped University of Wisconsin-Stout industrial and product design majors refine their skills under professional mentorship. Now, for the first time, a piece of furniture designed as part of the annual competition is available from Room & Board, creating a possible path for more Blue Devil creations to reach the retailer’s catalog. The competition is the brainchild of 2010 UW-Stout graduate Brian Linehan, a Room & Board merchandise and design manager. “The

A man convicted of killing his newborn baby is set to serve life in prison.  Logan Anderson was first convicted in last November of first-degree intentional homicide.  Officials say he placed his baby daughter in a fallen tree in the woods near his home when he shot her twice in the head in 2021.  Investigators said two bullets were found near where the baby was.  Anderson will be eligible to receive extended supervision after he serves 45-years. 

It’s here and it’s more than just green beer. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Altough it’s said that everyone is a little bit Irish today, what is the story with the celerbrations? According to Wikipedia, Present day Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations have been greatly influenced by those that developed among the Irish diaspora, especially in North America. Until the late 20th century, Saint Patrick’s Day was often a bigger celebration among the diaspora than it was in Ireland. Celebrations generally involve

Charges are being filed against a woman accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Jackson Correctional Institution.  Authorities say that 26 year-old Valencia Nash tried to sneak cocaine to an inmate during a jailhouse visit.  Charges against Nash include Delivery of Illegal Articles to an Inmate and Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine.

A Black River Falls resident is being identified as the person who died following an accident earlier this month in Jackson County.  Thirty-four-year-old Jordan Funmaker was walking in a lane of traffic on State Highway 54 in the Town of Brockway March 9th when they were hit by a vehicle.  Funmaker was taken to a local hospital and was later declared dead.

A Tomah home sustained minor damage in a Monday morning fire.  Reports say a pickup truck in the driveway of a Birch Lane residence caught fire and that the flames spread to the home.  The home’s residents — including a two-year-old child — were able to safely evacuate. 

Gas prices continue to rise in Western Wisconsin.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-27 per gallon — 14-cents more per gallon from one week ago.  In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-19 per gallon — 17 cents more per gallon from a week ago.  The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the Badger State is three-38 per gallon.

A Midwest comedy talk show featuring local comedy, hometown guests, and musical acts is set to film at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie in early April. Produced by local live events company Vision Space LLC. Live Here Now is a talk show celebrating the people, stories, and spirit of the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, and the upper Midwest. Hosted by Andy Spencer of Eau Claire, the show blends smart comedy, genuine conversation, and live music in front of an

The City of Marshfield has declared an additional snow emergency beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

The Eau Claire Countywide Snowmobile Trails will be fully open today, Monday March 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that the trails are not groomed. Eau Claire County urges all snowmobilers to abide by State and County regulations. Snowmobile travel is allowed only on designated trails and routes. Please respect landowners property because without the landowner’s permission, the countywide trail system would not be possible. Any questions can be directed to the Parks & Forest Department.