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Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa Falls man convicted on federal drug charges.  Shaun Ciokiewicz pleaded guilty in October of last year to a charge of possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution.  He has been sentenced this week to eight years behind bars.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden is announcing 22-million dollars in federal funding for Western Wisconsin.  The funding includes nearly one-point-six-million dollars for a the replacement of water and sewer infrastructure in Cuba City, 450-thousand dollars to replace a fire engine for the Harmony Fire Department and more than 430-thousand dollars to upgrade radio communications for first responders in River Falls.

The application window is open for folks interested in becoming a member of the Wisconsin State Patrol.  With a new recruitment class being put together, the deadline to apply is February 15th.  More details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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.