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ABOVE PHOTO: Members of the UW-River Falls women’s hockey team celebrate winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey national title. UW-River Falls is hosting “Night at the Nest,” a first-time fundraiser for the university’s athletic programs, on Jan. 31. UWRF file photo Participants in a first-time University of Wisconsin-River Falls fundraiser can bid on unique, one-of-a-kind experiences and items as they support the university’s athletic department during “Night at the Nest.”.  The “Night at the Nest” fundraiser offers

Eau Claire County has opened up its Home Composter bin sale. You can order your  Home Composter bin now while supplies last at a reduced price. Bins will be $33 (normally  $68) and stainless steel kitchen pails will also be available for $25. If you are not an Eau  Claire County resident and would like to purchase a bin at full price you can email : recycling@eauclairecounty.gov.   Those purchasing a bin should plan to pick up their bin on Friday May

“I  have been so fortunate to be part of the growth and important work of Stepping Stones over the past four  years”, said Gallagher, “I look forward to being a partner to the organization and watching what the Dunn  County community accomplishes in the future.”  Executive Director, Padraig Gallagher, will be leaving his position with Stepping Stones of Dunn County to serve as Executive Director of Feed My People Food Bank. His last day with Stepping Stones will be February

Multiple agencies responded to the following incident in Cumberland:

It’s cold and we aren’t alone. In fact, Most of Wisconsin will be under an Extreme Cold Warning starting at midnight. The National Weather Service says wind chills could reach as low as 38-below. The warning will be in place until 9 a.m. in Dane County and surrounding areas. The warning will go until noon tomorrow in all other Wisconsin counties, with the exception of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. Those five counties will have a Cold Weather

One man is in custody after a fatal shooting in La Crosse’s north side over the weekend.  Police said Cody Alland is the person responsible for the shooting that killed Justin Betz.  The incident happened early Sunday morning when the two men got into an argument.  Although first responders performed life saving measures, Betz passed away at La Crosse hospital.  Alland is being held at the La Crosse County Jail on a 1st degree homicide charge. 

The Hy-Vee grocery chain is donating nearly 70-thousand dollars to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Company representatives presented a check to the organization during an event at one of their stores in Ashwaubenon yesterday. The contribution is one part of a 20-month-long campaign that Hy-Vee has been running as they support those facing food insecurity in the region. Donations from customers and contributions from suppliers are providing well over one-million meals for food banks across the Midwest.

The newly elected state assembly representative Christian Phelps is making his properties clear.  Phelps was sworn into his first term earlier this month and met with supporters in Eau Claire on Sunday.  He says public education is his background and he always believes the most responsible use of state resources and community organizing is putting the next generation first.  Phelps has co-authored a bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch for public school students.  He’ll be serving on the

Eau Claire Transit is waiving fees today and tomorrow due to extreme cold temperatures. The City of Eau Claire posted about the waived fees on Facebook earlier today. More information about routes and bus schedules is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Sheriff Hakes recently addressed the use of funds from the Badger State Sheriff’s Association. Below is his release: In the fall of 2024, the Badger State Sheriff’s Association received a large donation from someone who  wished to remain anonymous. The donor requested that Sheriff’s use the funds for one of the following  purposes: ballistic shields, ballistic vests, drones, night vision googles, less than lethal equipment,  robotic device, or K9 programs.   On behalf of the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, I applied