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Republican lawmakers want to cap tuition increases for the Universities of Wisconsin.  Representative David Murphy and senator Andre Jacque say they want raises to match the rate of inflation.  The university system saw a five percent increase on tuition for all its schools except UW-Green Bay.  The Board of Regents has been increasing prices after a tuition freeze ended in 2023.

The Eau Claire County Fair continues.  The event is a youth and family-focused event with emphasis on youth education and recognition plus family involvement.  The fair runs through Sunday with events including livestock and agricultural exhibitions, chainsaw carving and more.  Details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.           

Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers is not running for a third term.  Evers was first elected Governor in 2018.  He says in his announcement he wants to spend more time with his family after two terms as the state’s Governor.  Evers previously served as Wisconsin’s Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Twenty-three people have died in fatal UTV and ATV crashes so far this year in Wisconsin.  The Department of Natural Resources says only five of those people were wearing seat belts, which is required by law for anyone in a UTV.   Forty people total died in ATV and UTV crashes last year. More information about how to sign up for safety classes is available on the DNR website.

The Green Bay Packers will have new uniforms starting this fall. The 1923 Classic uniforms feature helmets hand-painted to look like leather, navy blue jerseys with dark gold numbers, tan pants, and navy socks. The team says the uniforms are inspired by what team members wore in 1923, the Packers’ first season as a publicly-owned team.

A youth garden project has bloomed in Dunn County to offer young people in the Youth Justice Program a chance to grow:  both literally and figuratively.  The garden was planted this year as part of the Youth Innovations Grant awarded to Dunn County in 2023. It is on the grounds of the Dunn County Government Center, and the produce includes lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, strawberries and watermelon. Paula Winter, director of Dunn County Human Services, said the project was spearheaded by Jenna Ginter, youth justice social worker, and Clint Olson, program assistant with the Family and

Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire (the Cooperative) announced that an agreement has been signed with Priority Health for strategic alignment.  Upon completion of regulatory approvals, Priority Health will be the Cooperative’s governing member. This new relationship reflects the Cooperative’s continued focus on sustainability and high-quality member service.  Below is the release and further details: Founded in the early 1970s, the Cooperative has consistently adapted its model to meet the evolving needs of its members and the communities it serves. 

A fatal crash remains under investigation. The details from Vernon County officials are below: Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a fatal crash occurred  on Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, on State Highway 35  in the Town of Bergen, rural Stoddard, Wisconsin.  A 72-year-old man from La Crosse, WI was riding a bicycle southbound on the  southbound, paved shoulder of State Highway 35, south of the City of La Crosse. The  cyclist suddenly veered left into

A man from New Auburn accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl for years will be in court today.  Prosecutors say 36-year-old Russell Christenson is facing two child sexual assault charges and will face up to 100 years in prison if convicted.  Investigators say the now-15-year-old victim tells them Christenson has been assaulting her for the past seven years.  The suspect is currently being held on a 15-thousand dollar bond.

 Wisconsin is giving 110-million-dollars to child care providers over the next year.  The funding was approved as part of the 2025-2027 biennial state budget.  Providers will be able to use the money to pay their staff and keep their businesses open.  Applications for the funding will open Saturday, July 26 and will remain open until Sunday, August 3.  Payments to approved providers will start in mid-August.