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An educational event is taking place this weekend as the Good Fight Community Center is hosting a community book swap. The event is free and goes from 10 a.m. to Noon this Saturday. Unwanted books should be brought by 9:30 a.m. Anyone then can pick out new books. Officials have asked that you don’t bring textbooks or magazines. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

When Milton Massaquoi arrived at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a first-year student, he struggled to find a barbershop that knew how to cut and style his hair.   Massaquoi, a senior computer science major from Blaine, Minn., is Black, and most barbers aren’t trained to cut and style the hair of Black people. Local options are limited, and prices are often above the budget for college students.  “I didn’t really feel like I had a good haircut option here in

Two Wisconsin cities are among the U.S. cities with the least amount of credit cards.  A new report by WalletHub compares more than 180 large U.S. cities based on the average number of cards owned by residents, and the number of cards opened in the past year. Madison ranks eighth for the lowest number of cards in the country, with Milwaukee following behind at ninth. Juneau, Alaska, and Detroit, Michigan have the least, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina has the most.     

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is proud to announce the renewal of the  Director Gold certification for Frank Neibauer, Jeff Frieburg, and Judi Anibas, all of whom  continue their commitment to professional development and leadership excellence in the  electric utility industry.  The Director Gold program is designed for cooperative directors who are dedicated to  continuing their education and staying informed about the evolving electric utility landscape. By  renewing this prestigious certification, Neibauer, Frieburg, Anibas reaffirms their ongoing  commitment to the cooperative

A bond hearing is set for today for the treasurer of the Town of Adrian.  Kelly Schleusner is accused of stealing over 294-thousand dollars from the town since 2022.  Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says she was arrested this week on charges of misconduct in office and theft. CLICK HERE FOR WEAU 13 COVERAGE.

Police in Chippewa Falls are looking into multiple crimes committed in the area. Chief of police Ryan Douglas said that multiple residents on the east side of town reported their mailboxes were damaged. Rural Street seems to be the center of all the damaged mailboxes. When police were looking into those crimes, they also found out that many cars were broken into and stolen. Douglas said that a man is in custody related to the crimes, however they are still

The number of people found homeless in Western Wisconsin during the semi-annual count has fallen. From January 22nd through the 29th, volunteers found 34 people without a home. The number is a big decrease from 104 last July. Everyone who participated gave basic information and a name to the volunteers. Sixteen people who did not provide enough information were not included. The count was run by community members representing over 28 organizations. The next count will take place July 23rd.

Marshfield fire officials are looking for support from the community and asking for an increase in funding. Since 2000, the number of emergency calls have increased to almost 50 percent. The new referendum will come at a cost as taxes will go up anywhere from 26 to 33 dollars. If approved, response times would be faster, and the department would be able to take more EMS and fire calls. Before the election in April, the city will hold three listening

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is proposing to increase fees for hunting and fishing licenses in his new budget proposal. Most of the licenses would go up by 10 to 20 dollars. This would include small game, deer, fishing and wild turkey licenses. Fees have not increased since 2005.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin School Counselor Association has awarded Bobby Phillips of Mound View Elementary, the inaugural Program of Excellence Award. The award commends those who have used data to create a school counseling program that has a positive impact on the school community. Schools that have this award are eligible for the American School Counselor Associations RAMP designation. That is the highest national recognition for a school counseling program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH