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The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is delighted to announce a significant addition to Lakeshore Elementary School that will inspire the love of reading among students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the official unveiling of a brand-new book vending machine, donated by Trust Point Wealth Management Company. “The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is extremely grateful for Trust Point Wealth Management Company’s generous donation of the book vending machine and the books to fill it. This exciting initiative will create

ABOVE PHOTO: Dejntxhee Vang, known as DJ, will deliver the graduation speech at Chippewa Valley Technical College and will walk the stage to receive her associate degree in University Transfer–Liberal Arts. Vang is a first-generation college student and plans to attend UW-Stout in her hometown of Menomonie with aspirations of a career in art therapy. “I’m the very first person in my family to actually go to college,” Dejntxhee Vang’s career dreams have ebbed and flowed, mostly influenced by her

Two students are dead following a reported murder-suicide at UW-Platteville this week. Campus officials have confirmed Kelsie Martin and Hallie Helms were both found with gunshot wounds in a residence hall on Monday afternoon. Martin was flown to UW Hospital, where she ultimately died, and Helms was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the university. Both students were 22 years old and listed as graduates in the commencement program from last weekend. Police are still investigating what led up

A Rice Lake man is learning his fate after being convicted on federal drug charges. David Anderson Jr was busted after selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant twice in April of last year. Anderson pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution and was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison

Former Eau Claire County Treasurer Larry Lokken is being ordered not to leave the state. Lokken was sentenced in 2015 after being convicted on charges that he and his assistant took part in the theft of one-point-three-million dollars from the county. Lokken is due to be released from custody next month and had hoped to move out of state. He was told yesterday that he does not have permission to leave Wisconsin but can petition again for permission at a

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in Springfield Township. Officers performing a welfare check Monday night found the bodies of an adult male and an adult female. A firearm was also discovered at the scene. Reports say the victims knew each other.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of release to extended supervision following his conviction in January on multiple counts for fatally shooting two people. Monkelien was sentenced on May 7 in Ashland County Circuit Court. On the count of first-degree intentional homicide, Monkelein received a life sentence with the ability to petition for release

PHOTO CREDIT: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/ All aboard! The Chippewa River Trolley is back for our 2025 season offering historic, unique, and interesting tours throughout the Chippewa Valley. If you haven’t hopped a ride before, make this the year you discover our own back yard as they’re are back with three new tours this year as well as returning favorites. Explore hidden places, taste new flavors, discover little-known history about the Chippewa Valley and more. There is something for everyone, whether you’re a family with

Experiences in New Survey “We want to understand the struggles our neighbors face so we can make things better for everyone.” The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has launched a short survey asking residents to share their experiences getting health care. The goal is to better understand how easy or difficult it is for people in our county to get the care they need. This effort is part of a countywide initiative led by the Access to Care Collaborative,

The theft of road signs has prompted the following message from Sheriff Hakes in Chippewa: On Tuesday May 20th 2025, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Town Chairman that a sign had been stolen overnight by having the post cut down with a chainsaw. After further conversation it was determined that they have had several signs stolen, as well as other Towns in Chippewa County over the last few months. Theft of a roadway sign is