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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person died in a motorcycle accident. The incident took place on Highway 65 yesterday morning. Police were called out to the scene for a motorcycle accident and when they arrived they found the man off the bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe that speed was a major factor to the accident.

Sixth Street in La Crosse will be closing next Monday for four months. This will begin a major re-construction on the area. It will be closed from Cass Street and State Street and projected to be completed by August 29th.  Projects include new bike lanes, utility work and added lights throughout the entire construction area. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.

One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident took place in Polk County. It is reported that the accident took place Saturday night near the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 65. A truck pulling a trailer ran through a stop sign and hit a car. The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was air-lifted to a local hospital with serious injuries. The crash still remains under investigation.

Those who like to plan ahead for pool parties can start making reservations at the Fairfax Pool Pavilion. The pool started taking reservations for the summer yesterday. The pavilions are available for people to use every day during swimming hours.  Demand usually spikes when the weather gets warm, so make your reservations now before spots fill up.

Wisconsin is suing the US Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wisconsin is joining 19 other states in the suit, which concerns the firing of federal health workers and termination of several programs. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says in the lawsuit the changes are leading to a lack of oversight over lead poisoning risks in Milwaukee schools and tobacco use in young people. The Attorneys General of Minnesota and Illinois are also joining

Visit Eau Claire is proud to join the U.S. Travel Association and communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), taking place May 4–10, 2025. Now in its 42nd year, NTTW shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing our nation’s global competitiveness.  Earlier today, in recognition of the region’s growing impact, Governor Tony Evers visited the Chippewa Valley Logging Museum during National Travel and Tourism

Beginning in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will treat areas in three western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) as a part of the national Slow the Spread of the Spongy Moth program. Residents in the affected areas can expect loud, low-flying planes as early as sunrise on select mornings. During its caterpillar stage, spongy moth can defoliate many kinds of trees and shrubs, leading to plant stress and potential mortality. Possible financial

ABOVE PHOTO: Nearly 1,180 students will graduate from UW-Stout on Saturday, May 10. Spring commencement will be held for 1,174 graduates on Saturday, May 10, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 952 undergraduate and 222 Graduate Studies students will receive degrees. Three ceremonies will be held 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

“Thanks to the collaboration between CVTC, WIN, and community partners, the event was more than educational; it was empowering,” Nearly 100 middle and high school girls participated in STEM-related, hands-on sessions during the Imagine Summit, a half-day event created by WIN Technology to inspire middle and high school girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Hosted at Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Business Education Center, girls in grades seven through 10 took part in hands-on sessions led by industry

A longtime familiar name will be stepping away from his role. Below is the announcement from Sheriff Fitzgerald about his decision: I am writing to share some personal news. This past Friday, I informed the Governor of my decision to retire from my position as Sheriff of Barron County, with my last day being June 1, 2025. I anticipate that the appointment process to fill the Sheriff’s position will open either today or tomorrow. I have accepted an exciting new