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The Chippewa County Executive Committee authorized Dave Bretl and Jon Hochkammer, of Public  Administration Associates, LLC (PAA), to discuss the parameters of an employment agreement with County  Administrator finalist, Andrew (Andy) Albarado, with whom we now have a tentative agreement.  The Executive Committee will meet on March 4, 2025 to finalize the employment agreement and resolution to  appoint Mr. Albarado and forward to the County Board.   No action to appoint Mr. Albarado is final until the full County Board takes

Nominations are now being accepted for the Best Burger In Wisconsin contest. Establishments with the most votes will make the top eight in March. A secret panel of judges will visit each of the establishments to try the burgers, and judge them based on taste and appearance. A winner will be announced in May, which is Beef Month in Wisconsin. Pickle’s Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst won last year’s contest. CLICK HERE TO BITE INTO THE DETAILS.

Is it drafty in here? It will be soon as the NFL draft heads to Green Bay! The NFL showed a sneak peak of what they are envisioning for the 2025 draft that will be in Green Bay this spring. The main draft area will be on the north-east side of the stadium and will cover about 250-thousand square feet. This is where the players drafted will walk out to and greet the fans. A kids area with games and

The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office released its annual crime report. Over 7,300 arrests were made in 2024. The biggest increase in crime the county saw in 2024 was camping on city property. Another increase officials saw was the use of cocaine. The largest decrease in crime that officials saw was Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. Sheriff Dave Riewestahl said it is important for all the departments to “keep up their enforcement efforts.” CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL

The La Crosse Common Council has revoked Latino Bar and Grill’s liquor license. Multiple allegations were made of underage drinking at the bar.  Police say over 320 citations were written to the bar and its patrons since the bar opened in 2022. The bar’s owner said the judgment was unfair and has no plans on closing.

Great River Harley-Davidson announced for the second year in a row they obtained platinum service. Achieving this cements them as one of the best Harley-Davidson dealerships in the county. They rank 13th overall out of 531 dealerships. The dealership is going through some major renovations and look to open with a “re-grand opening party” later this summer.

The NFL showed a sneak peak of what they are envisioning for the 2025 draft that will be in Green Bay this spring. The main draft area will be on the north-east side of the stadium and will cover about 250-thousand square feet. This is where the players drafted will walk out to and greet the fans. A kids area with games and concession stands will be located on the west side of the stadium. The NFL draft is April

Community members in Dunn County will soon have a new facility in town. Below is the press release from YMCA announcing they’re headed to Menomonie: The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley announces its expansion into the Menomonie area through the strategic acquisition of Menomonie Health & Fitness, set to transition on April 1, 2025. This endeavor will see the transformation of two Menomonie Health & Fitness locations into thriving YMCA community centers, marking a significant milestone in the Y’s commitment

“Anyone working in the economic development space knows that they can do very little for their communities on their own. It literally takes a village and strong partnerships to accomplish goals, no matter the level of economic development. Dan Lytle’s passion for the topic of economic development is palpable. For years, he’s been fostering economic growth in west-central Wisconsin. Lytle, director of economic development and regional campus management at Chippewa Valley Technical College, has received the Momentum West Young Professional

Wisconsin Business World announced three winners of its Kwik Trip Innovation Competition on Thursday. The twice-annual contest, sponsored by Kwik Trip, tasks students to innovate a new product for the Kwik Trip convenience stores, create a marketing plan and present the idea in the format of their choice. The winners of the Fall 2024 Innovation Competition: Jack Schultek– 11th grade – Mount Horeb High School Caleb Riebe – 9th grade – De Pere High School Owen Berryhill – 8th grade – Waunakee