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Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have been installed in nine locations in northwestern Wisconsin, including areas near Hayward, Luck, Spooner and Tomah.  Xcel Energy will install additional Pano AI cameras by the end of 2026 in areas where there is a higher risk of wildfires near the company’s power

Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of dealing with mental health issues. The campaign includes hanging green ribbons at the Dunn County Government Center and in downtown Menomonie. Ribbons are available at Dunn County Human Services in the Government Center. Ribbons and information are being distributed at libraries, schools, clinics and participating businesses, and

Spring commencement will be held for 1,067 graduates on Saturday, May 16, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 849 undergraduate and 218 graduate students will receive degrees during three ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse: The ceremonies can also be seen via livestream on the UW-Stout commencement website and at the Memorial Student Center. Provost Glendalí Rodríguez will host the ceremonies. Chancellor Katherine Frank will provide remarks to the graduates and confer degrees.  Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time UW-Stout alum, will serve as guest alum

It was a bit after 7:30 on Wednesday evening, May 13th when the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department responded to 701 N. Weber Avenue for smoke showing from an apartment window.  Upon arrival there was visible light smoke showing from a second-floor window of the apartment.  All residents were confirmed to have exited the building prior to fire crews making entry to extinguish the fire. One apartment tenant suffered minor smoke inhalation.

In La Crosse County, the defense has rested its case in the trial of Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, chronic neglect of a child resulting in death and repeated physical abuse of a child in connection in the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Jurors heard continuing testimony from the defendant as she returned to stand on Wednesday.  Prosecutors will have the opportunity to presents rebuttal arguments today.

Sentencing is being ordered in Eau Claire County Court for a man who was the subject of a manhunt in May of last year.  Authorities say that Leo Lacey pulled a firearm on another individual at the Smokeclaire Tobacco shop.  The incident was reported to police and a search for the suspect began.  Lacey was arrested a day later.  Lacey pleaded no contest this week to charges including recklessly endangering safety and possession with intent to deliver cocaine.  He was

In Chippewa County, a Cadott Community School District staffer is pleading guilty to theft charges.   The case against Danielle Mittermeyer dates back to her time facing legal troubles stemming from her time working for the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District.  Danielle Mittermeyer had been indicted that she mishandled nearly 195-thousand dollars in district funds between March of 2021 and August of 2025.  She will be sentenced at a later date.

A bipartisan deal on taxes and spending in Wisconsin has stalled after failing in the senate. The proposal passed the assembly but did not have the votes in the senate, where it was defeated 15 to 18 before the special session ended last night. It included tax breaks for workers, more money for k-12 schools, and help with property taxes. Governor Tony Evers criticized lawmakers from both parties, saying they put politics ahead of people. He warned the failure means

The race for Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district is narrowing after one democrat dropped out and backed another candidate. Rodney rave says he’s ending his campaign and endorsing Emily Berge, arguing she’s a stronger choice than Rebecca Cooke. That leaves Berge and Cooke competing in the primary to take on republican congressman Derrick Van Orden.

The Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating another successful year of its Schools2Skills™ program, connecting students with real-world career opportunities across the Chippewa Valley. Schools2Skills™ provides students with the chance to explore and better understand the wide range of careers available in the community, helping to align local talent with the workforce needs of area employers. Students gain insight into career paths, salaries, and the education required to succeed in today’s workforce. Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, students participated in a