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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 42nd Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 21. This year, 31 teams will take part in the competition, representing the following high schools: Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Cochrane-Fountain City, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, McDonell, North Cedar Academy, Regis, Spring Lake Park (Minnesota), StanleyBoyd, Tomah and West Salem. During the mathematics meet, students’ problem-solving prowess across a variety of mathematical subjects will be tested and celebrated

Chippewa Valley Technical College makes history! CVTC is one of only 268 institutions in the world, including hospitals, colleges, and universities, to receive accreditation of the CVTC Clinical Simulation Center from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Only six institutions in Wisconsin have this accreditation, with CVTC as the only technical college. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved in a burglary at Russell’s Sport N’ Bike in the Village of Star Prairie. Multiple firearms were stolen during the incident. The burglary occurred during the early morning hours of February 12, 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing. If you recognize the individual(s) shown in the images or video, or if you have any information related to this incident, please contact the St. Croix

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, a restaurant in Wisconsin Dells is being named as the most romantic restaurant in all of Wisconsin.  OpenTable has released its list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the entire United States, with only one restaurant in Wisconsin making the list.  The Del-Bar, which is known for its steaks and seafood, wine and cocktails, and more, is this years most romantic restaurant in the state.  According to OpenTable, however, diners will

First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending February 7th, there were more than 49-hundred first time filings in the state.  That number is more than 18-hundred filings less than the week prior.  Nationally, there was a decrease in the number of initial filings for the week.

On February 11, 2026, investigators with the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office located missing personKenneth W. Lewis in a wooded area of eastern Eau Claire County. Mr. Lewis was found deceased.An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death. Although Mr. Lewis has been located, the investigation remains ongoing. No additional information will be released at this time pending the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere

 As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for everyone on campus and throughout the community. Events are open to the public; some events require tickets. UW-Stout’s Year of Designcelebrates the innovation, leadership and impact central to Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. Upcoming signature events include: Art & Design Exhibitions Furlong Gallery opens its spring 2026 schedule

A measure defining “grooming” as a crime in Wisconsin is awaiting the governor’s signature.  The state Senate passed the bill yesterday with bipartisan support, following last month’s overwhelming approval by the Assembly.  The legislation makes it illegal to engage in a pattern of behavior intended to condition or entice a child for sexual purposes.  State lawmakers say the measure was prompted by gaps in state law exposed in a former Kenosha teacher case.  Governor Tony Evers is expected to sign

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is providing a financial boost to a domestic violence initiative in Vernon County.  The school is awarding a 447-thousand dollar grant to support efforts involving domestic violence survivors and their offenders.  Federal funding for the county’s Process for Change program was canceled in April of last year.

The City of Eau Claire is searching for its next great first responders.  Applications are now being accepted for the position of firefighter.  Eauclairewi-dot-gov has more details and you can CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.