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Students and staff at the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse are affected by a global outage of Amazon Web Services.  An email sent to UWL students and staff by the campus ITS department, canvas – UWL’s learning management system experienced disruptions today due to “degradation in service” from their hosting provider Amazon Web Services.  IT says users may experience difficulty accessing Canvas, slow loading  times and intermittent connectivity issues.  Students use Canvas for course content, assignments, quizzes and grading as well

This Saturday, you can help keep your loved ones and neighbors safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet. Drop off your unused or expired medications and sharps at convenient locations in Eau Claire and Altoona for safe disposal on Saturday, October 25, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. It’s free, anonymous, and fast. Just drop off your medications and sharps between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Altoona Police Department (1904 Spooner Ave.) or at the Eau Claire County Government Center (721 Oxford Ave., in front

The competition aims to highlight the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry. The contest not only brings attention to all the cool things made in Wisconsin, but also the outstanding career opportunities available in manufacturing – an industry that employs 1 in 6 people in the state and contributes over $71 billion to the economy! WMC and Johnson Financial Group have partnered together for this contest since 2016, and Wisconsinites have cast nearly over 1.5 million votes since its inception. Products have

First responders were dispatched Sunday to a runway at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.  Reports say a small aircraft was on the ground — on its belly.  Specific details of the incident have not yet been released.  No one was hurt.

A Vernon County sheriff’s deputy busted a driver for suspected OWI on Friday.  Eighty-six-year-old Dale Graphenteen of Viroqua was stopped after being spotted going the wrong way on U.S. Highway 14.  No injuries were reported.

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday, beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 after trailing most of the game. Quarterback Jordan Love led a late drive, converting a crucial fourth-and-two before Josh Jacobs scored the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left. Micah Parsons powered the defense with three sacks, including one that helped seal the victory in the final seconds. The win lifts Green Bay to four-one-and-one despite a sloppy performance marked by penalties and coverage

Wisconsin’s season hit another low Saturday as the Badgers were blown out 34-zero by top-ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes dominated from the start, jumping to a 17-oh first-quarter lead behind quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Carnell Tate. Sayin threw for more than 300 yards and multiple touchdowns as Wisconsin’s offense failed to score for the second straight week. The loss marks the Badgers’ fifth in a row and tenth straight against a Power Four opponent. Head coach Luke Fickell’s squad

Laurie Lynn Brauer , 65 years of age, from Fond Du Lac has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 6th offense.  On October 19, 2025, at approximately 9:38am, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Interstate 94 exit ramp at milepost 70, for lane violations and an investigation of a hit and run crash that occurred in Jackson County. A subsequent investigation was conducted

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented 10 cases of EEE in horses; access an online map of the 2024 cases. EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) are viruses that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Symptoms of EEE in horses include altered mentation,

On Saturday, thousands of protesters filled streets in more than 60 Wisconsin cities as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies opposing President Trump’s administration. Demonstrations in Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, and other cities drew large turnouts, with organizers estimating more than seven million people participating nationwide. Protesters voiced concerns over healthcare, women’s rights, and immigration policies, while emphasizing the importance of voting as a form of resistance. Law enforcement reported no arrests during the peaceful marches, which stretched