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 The 2025 Congressional App Challenge has officially begun! The Congressional App Challenge is a national competition for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to design, create, and demonstrate an original application. The competition is open to middle and high school students who live or study in Wisconsin’s Third District. The winner will be selected by a panel of volunteer judges, and the winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and shown on the official U.S.

If you are looking to voice your thoughts and become part of the conversation regarding parking in downtown Eau Claire there are meetings planned. Below is the information: June 3: 6:30 PM, LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, Riverview Room This parking meeting is focused on informing and taking feedback from residents who do not live or work in downtown but frequent the downtown.  City staff have taken input from residents and visitors who work and/or live in downtown and now the city

Photo: Chancellor Katherine Frank, center, and other representatives of UW-Stout pose with the Large Business of the Year award. (Photo courtesy Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce) … University of Wisconsin-Stout’s massive economic impact, extensive outreach, and innovative approach to meeting the community’s needs helped it earn the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award. In addition to an annual economic impact estimated at more than $306 million, UW-Stout employs 1,100 faculty and staff, enrolls approximately 7,000 students, and aids hundreds

 Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Andrew Iverson is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for the state of Wisconsin. Director Iverson will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a

“CVTC might not have those college-level sports, but playing at a place like The Sonnentag where it’s kind of that stadium feel will definitely bring that college athletics feel to CVTC…” Technical colleges aren’t typically known for sports or extracurricular activities. But Chippewa Valley Technical College is turning that perception on its head. Dom Hazelton, 18, a first-year Substance Use Disorder Counseling program student at CVTC, was looking for a way to connect with his fellow classmates. Their schedules didn’t

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality alert for several Wisconsin counties today.  The Red Level Advisory includes Chippewa, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Polk, Lincoln, Douglas, Dunn, Clark, Barron, Ashland, Price, and Langlade.  The advisory is from 12 a.m. until 12 p.m. and you can find our full First Alert Forecast details with an easy click here and for the air quality details CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND A MAP

The Sojourner House in Eau Claire will stay open year-round.  Catholic Charities of the Diocese La Crosse announced it has secured the necessary funding to operate all year long.  The shelter was facing a potential service reduction due to financial shortfalls.  The funding gap was bridged through the collaboration with local government, nonprofits, and community members and you can click here for more details.

La Crosse residents could soon be paying more for their storm water service.  The La Crosse Board of Public Works voted yesterday to increase storm water utility bills starting on July first.  The proposed fixed rate would increase with an average of about 53 dollars a year, which is a 120 percent increase.  The proposed rate hike will go before the Finance and Personnel Committee on June fifth and then to the Common Council on June 12th.

The American Red Cross is in need of blood donations.  Red Cross officials report donations typically drop during the summer months.  Several donation sites are available in Chippewa Valley and Menominee.  Those who donate blood from now through June 30th will receive a 15-dollar gift card and a chance to win a seven-thousand-dollar gift card.  More information is available online WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Art returns to the area with the EC Sculpture Tour…and beyond! Get the details from Visit Eau Claire below: “Each new season brings fresh perspectives, inspiring works, and a reminder of how central creativity is to the identity of this region. We’re proud to continue supporting public art that is free, accessible, and woven right into the daily life of Eau Claire.”  -Julie Pangallo, Visit Eau Claire’s public arts manager. Visit Eau Claire is excited to announce the official launch