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First time filings for unemployment are increasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending January 31st, there were more than 68-hundred first time filings in the state.  That number is more than 19-hundred filings higher than the week prior.  Nationally, there was an increase in the number of initial filings for the week.

Gas prices across Wisconsin remain well below the national average this week.  Triple A says the current cost per gallon averages at two-dollars and 55-cents in the state.  Meanwhile, the national average has risen slightly, to two-dollars and 92-cents per gallon.

Where else can you get a tattoo, learn about sour dough bread making, enjoy live music with a Grammy-nominated artist, and explore the world of Chippewa Valley artisans? Look no farther than the Folk Arts Festival at the Chippewa Valley Museum. This eclectic wintertime event offers a full line up for local culture seekers.  There are a lot of new demos coming in 2026. You can watch the magic of live basket making, intricate beadwork, and embedded visual artists. Fan

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a cow? When your job is handling livestock, that information could be useful to know. That is the idea behind the augmented reality goggles being used to train animal handlers at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Humane Handling Institute (HHI), the first organization in North America to put the technology to use. Ashlynn Kirk, program manager of HHI and a UWRF alum, learned about the goggles, called

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, along with Denny’s Appliance, announces a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 50 years in business. To commemorate this half-century milestone, Denny’s Appliance will host a grand opening celebration and official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its brand-new showroom on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 1701B Stout Road | Menomonie. “Come and celebrate 50 years with us! Wednesday, February 25, through Friday, February 27, with a Chamber ribbon cutting at 10:00 am on Thursday,

A former Rusk County teacher accused of sending a topless photo of herself to a teenager is pleading not guilty to charges.  Investigators say that Kayla Vavra — who was working as a second-grade teacher in the Ladysmith School District — added herself to a teenager’s Snapchat account.  On the app, Vavra reportedly described her own sexual experiences to the teen and sent the topless image.  Vavra was arrested Thursday on charges including Exposing a Child to Harmful Material and

Investigators have uncovered the source of carbon monoxide that caused two people to fall ill recently in the Town of Pleasant Valley.  Crews initially responded to a home on Balsam Road January 30th with a reported of someone having trouble breathing.  Two people were taken to the hospital for treatment with both found to have a high level of carbon monoxide in their blood.  Investigators say the carbon monoxide poisoning was caused by an ice blockage in a pipe.

Governor Tony Evers is criticizing the Trump administration after Wisconsin was once again denied disaster relief.  Evers said yesterday the decision to reject FEMA assistance for several areas, including Grant County, is “ridiculous” and needs to be reversed.  This latest denial was an appeal made by the state after the original request was denied last year.  Parts of Wisconsin were negatively impacted by storms and flooding last August, which caused damage to public infrastructure.  Evers had declared a state of

A lucky lottery player who recently purchased a Powerball ticket in Chippewa County has hit for 50-thousand dollars.  The ticket sold 401 South Broadway Street Express Mart in Stanley matched four of the five white balls announced in this past Saturday’s drawing.  The winner has 180 days to come forward and claim their prize. CLICK HERE FOR NUMBERS and MORE.

The Red Sox are sending a three-player package to Milwaukee. This comes after the Brewers traded third baseman Caleb to Boston. ESPN reports the Red Sox are sending infielder David Hamilton and left-handed pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane to the Brewers as part of the transaction. The trade represents the latest move for both teams as they prepare for the new season. Watch the action then be part of the game recap with our sports guru, Dan Kasper every weekday