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An Eau Claire man is sentenced to 18 years in prison for child sexual assault. The sentence for Jonathan Rowan came down yesterday afternoon in an Eau Claire courtroom. Rowan faced 32 felonies including multiple charges of repeated sexual assault of a child. According to court documents, the children were eight and nine years old at the time of the assault. Rowan will be put on the sex offender registry, and once his 18 years are up, he will have

A judge says a woman who stabbed her friend years ago in an effort to summon the fictional “Slenderman” can be released from a mental institution.  Morgan Geyser was 12 when she and another friend lured fellow 12-year-old Payton Leutner into the Wisconsin woods in 2014, stabbing her 19 times.  Leutner survived and Geyser, now 22, was sent to an institution.  A judge on Thursday ruled Geyser can be released after a hearing on a petition that aimed to keep

The UW-Stout Police Department has a new therapy dog on staff. The department welcomes Harvey, who was named after several rounds of voting from community members over the past few weeks. Harvey will support victims of crimes, students and community members all year round. He will be out and about on campus putting smiles on people’s faces. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Have a blender that won’t blend? Sitting in front of a TV with a wonky screen? A loose chair leg that you would like to sturdy up? Handy and want to show off your skills? A new Fix-It Clinic aimed at promoting sustainability and community connections. This program invites residents to bring in broken items– such as electronics, appliances, clothing, and furniture– for repair by skilled volunteers. The Fix-It Clinic not only helps to reduce waste but also fosters a

On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) presented the inaugural Friend of Human Services Award to Feed My People Food Bank in recognition of their outstanding commitment to serving the community and supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity. During the nomination process, an anonymous individual highlighted Feed My People’s dedication, stating, “Feed My People is always there to support our citizens. They provide food whenever asked for by people in need. A

We now have an update on a homicide investigation in the Hudson area. The adult male taken into custody during the incident on March 5 th , 2025 has been identified to be 54 year-old Chad Aaron Haworth, a resident in the 1600 block of Namekagon Street in the City of Hudson. Mr. Haworth is in the custody of the St. Croix County jail and has been charged with 1 st degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, Mayhem,

Almost ten million dollars in unclaimed property is returned to Wisconsinites. The Department of Revenue says the money includes funds from bank accounts, insurance policies, and other forgotten accounts. Banks, credit unions and other institutions are required to report unclaimed property every November. Residents can check for unclaimed property at Revenue-dot-WI-dot-gov with A CLICK HERE.

Most Wisconsin voters say they don’t know enough about state candidates, according to a new poll.  Marquette Law School poll numbers show 64-percent of respondents say they don’t know enough about incumbent Jill Underly, and 71-percent don’t know enough about her opponent, Brittney Kinser. The trend continues in the Supreme Court race, with most respondents saying they don’t know enough about Brad Schimel or Susan Crawford. The Supreme Court candidates will have a debate next Tuesday.

A familiar face on the Midway will be hanging up the Fair crown. Below is the announcement: The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. announces the retirement of their Executive  Director, Rusty Volk, CFE, IFMG, effective January 1, 2026. Rusty has served the Fair Association for  the past 17 years and has been instrumental in leading the redevelopment of the Northern  Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. With Rusty’s leadership, the Fair Association has updated  infrastructure and facilities, increasing events and attractions, for

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its planned 2025 spongy moth aerial treatment plans. Treatment plan maps, spray information, fact sheets, and other resources can be found at smaerialspray.wi.gov. Treatment plans for 2025 are dependent on federal funding. “Multi-year population outbreaks occur roughly every decade in areas where spongy moth has established,” said Michael Falk, Forest Pest Survey and Control Unit Supervisor at DATCP. “These outbreaks have occurred across eastern and central