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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum releases its Pope Leo 14th bobblehead. Two-thousand Pope Leo bobbleheads were sold to customers across 47 states during its release week. The museum said the bobbleheads have been popular in Chicago where the Pope was born and raised and in Philadelphia where he went to college. The eight-inch bobblehead is on presale with an anticipated November shipping date. Each costs 30 dollars plus shipping and tax. CLICK FOR MORE.

The National Weather Service is confirming additional tornadoes touched down in Clark and Marathon counties during last Thursday’s severe weather. An EF-1 tornado near Christie reached wind speeds of 95 miles per hour, while an EF-0 tornado was confirmed southwest of Loyal. Another EF-0 tornado caused damage near Rib Falls in Marathon County. Experts have documented a total of ten tornadoes across the state that were spawned by last week’s storms. Local businesses are continuing to deal with the impact

One person is seriously hurt following a tractor accident in Trempealeau County over the weekend.  Emergency crews were called to a property on Hunts Valley Road in the town of Burnside around 11:00 a.m. yesterday.  First responders were able to pull the unconscious victim from underneath the overturned tractor before that person was flown to a hospital in La Crosse for treatment.  Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or details on their condition.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is introducing some new resources for seniors.  Last week, Governor Evers and DHS announced a statewide hotline to connect folks with local Aging and Disability Resource Centers. There is also a new online directory. Both the hotline and the website can be used to help older adults and individuals with disabilities find support services. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the nation in launching the Click It or Ticket campaign this week.  The initiative runs now through June first.  Troopers will be enforcing the state’s seat belt law, with nighttime safety belt usage a particular focus this year.  Drivers are reminded to buckle up and to follow traffic rules to maintain safety and avoid citations.

Nearly 16-hundred students became graduates of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire on Saturday.  Two commencement ceremonies were held — one in the morning for those collecting College of Arts and Sciences and Nursing diplomas and one in the afternoon for those graduating from the colleges of Business and Health & Human Sciences.  Go Blugolds! CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

Registration is underway for the all-new girls’ flag football leagues in Chippewa Valley.  Leagues are forming for second through sixth grade girls, along with leagues for middle school and high school girls if there’s enough interest.  Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until the season starts in August.  Registration and more information are available online WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. Hagenow feels at home in Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and enjoys telling the stories of its hard-working people. She is a senior at the University of Minnesota and will graduate with a

As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the final alumni award given during a May 16 ceremony — an Honorary Alumnus Award — would be presented to him. This award typically is presented to non-alumni or non-degreed alumni who have demonstrated great love of and service to UW-Eau

Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) announced the return of the Downtown Summer Market, happening every Saturday from May 24 through October 11, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Phoenix Park.Held in collaboration with Tangled Up in Hue’s Artist Market of Eau Claire, the DECI Summer Market offers a unique opportunity for downtown businesses to connect directly with the Eau Claire community. The market runs alongside the bustling Downtown Farmers Market, which draws thousands of visitors each Saturday —