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The teacher who was shot to death at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School is being added to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators. Erin West is one of nine individuals who are being honored this year. West and 14-year-old student Rubi Vergara were killed in the school shooting last December. The National Teachers Hall of Fame will host the memorial ceremony in Emporia, Kansas on Friday of next week.

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has announced a third consecutive record-breaking year.  According to a press release from Governor Tony Evers’ office, Wisconsin generated $25.8 billion in total economic impact in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $25 billion in 2023.  The state also welcomed 114.4 million visits over the course of the year.  Governor Evers credited the growth to strategic investments in tourism included in his budget, though he noted that some of those investments were cut by Republican

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a Western Wisconsin bridge improvement project.  The project intends to replace six bridges between the Chippewa River and Nelson.  The bridges were originally built in 1933, and the DOT says they have reached the end of their service lives.  The project is expected to take an estimated two years to complete. Public comments are due by July eleventh. CLICK HERE TO BE A PART OF THE PROJECT.

Voters in Madison will use electronic poll books in an upcoming special election.  The poll books, called Badger Books, will replace paper poll books in Dane County’s First District during the June 17th election. The technology is developed by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and is already in use in over a hundred communities throughout the state.  The city says it’s taking advantage of the smaller election to test out the new technology.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a three-year term as elected members of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: District 3: Gary Kohn, MedfordLincoln, Oneida, Price, and Taylor counties District 6: Alexandra Straschinske, BoydChippewa and Eau Claire counties                                                      District 9: Jeff Betley, PulaskiMenominee, Shawano, and Waupaca counties District 12: Stephanie Ann Hughes, PittsvillePortage, Waushara, and Wood counties

“Three hundred and sixty three elementary students voted on which of the three proposals  looked like the most fun and it seems to me that they chose well.”  -David Schofield, Director of  Public Works The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center in partnership with  the City of Menomonie is delighted to extend a warm invitation to all community members, kids, and kids at heart to join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2024 economic impact data, revealing that tourism in Eau Claire County generated a record $461 million—marking a 0.6% increase over last year’s $459 million and the county’s third consecutive year of growth.  Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking $25.8 billion in total economic impact last year, surpassing the previous statewide record of $25 billion from 2023.  The boost in visitation, economic contributions from all corners of Wisconsin—including Eau Claire County—and strategic

The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to the Chippewa River this morning for a water rescue. An adult male was located in the river struggling to stay afloat between the Lake St. bridge and the Water St. bridge. Fire crews positioned rescue equipment on the East bank of the river near the Water St. bridge. A ECFD Firefighter entered the river wearing a water rescue suit, swam to the person, and kept them afloat until an ECFD boat assisted.  An

Denice Marie Giron, 32 years of age, from Bloomington, MN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:51 PM a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped to assist a motorist that ran out of gas at milepost 105 in Jackson County near Black River Falls. The Trooper observed signs

Maverick Drone Systems, a collaborative partner with Chippewa Valley Technical College in its drone training certificate program, has donated a professional-style drone to help students learn and develop their skills. “I was honored when Adam Shaw with Maverick Drone Systems informed me of his intention to help support the growth of our training efforts,” said Shawn Creviston, CVTC drone certificate program instructor. “Maverick Drone Systems has helped supply CVTC with equipment purchases of the past five years and has supported the development