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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is proposing a transformation in its curriculum.  The proposal was released yesterday and includes eliminating six humanities majors.  The Chancellor says he wants to make the school a”new kind of regional university” and combines liberal arts with career-minded majors. 

The Baraboo School District is investigating a controversial group photo circulating on social media.  School district officials says they became aware this morning of the picture, which appears to show some students using the Nazi salute.  A letter was sent to  parents saying the photo was taken last spring and was not taken on school property or at a school-sponsored event.  The district is investigating the situation with local authorities and reaffirms its commitment to a no-hate environment for all.  

November is National Family Literacy Month.  One-in-four-adults in Wisconsin has low literacy skills, which is about one-point-five-million people.  The National Adult Literacy Survey estimates the rate nationwide is one-in-six adults.  There are online resources and programs to help improve literacy skills, including at HERE at Wisconsin Literacy..  

Markquart dealerships are excited to announce the launch of the Markquart Gives Back 2018. What’s it’s all about? Glad you asked! Markquart asks for the help of the community to pick 5 local organizations to each receive $10,000. From NOW until December 14, 2018 members of the Chippewa Valley vote for the organizations that is important to them. It’s easy! Just CLICK HERE and get more details on markquartgivesback.com. Don’t see the place you were looking for? No problem! You

City utility bills in Eau Claire may be rising in 2019.  The city council is holding a meeting tonight and a vote on Tuesday to decide on whether or not to add a ten percent sewage increase beginning on January 1st.  The city is also considering raising other fees slightly including water and storm water.  The city manager says the uptick in fees is part of a plan to upgrade the city’s southwest side that processes sewage. 

 The organizers of this year’s Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls are donating thousands of dollars to area charities this week.  The Leader-Telegram says more than 35 community groups will be presented with contributions Tuesday for donating time at the festival.  About 20-thousand dollars is expected to be donated at the ceremony.  Organizers say Oktoberfest has managed to donate over 345-thousand dollars to local charities since it started 16 years ago. 

A company in Altoona is doing its part to educate the community about the dangers of human trafficking.  Fierce Freedom held its Freedom Boutique yesterday where people could buy clothes to raise money for the survivors of human trafficking.  Not only were people able to buy clothes to donate, they were also asked to donate hygiene items to be given away to survivors as well. 

Middle school students in Chippewa Falls are using an after school program to learn about robotics.  This weekend about 24 students gathered for the Voyager program at Chippewa Falls Middle School and competed in a robotics competition.  Students had to construct a three-pound robot that would fight against other robots in an arena.  The organizers say Voyager gives middle school students a chance to learn basic robotics, but that they’ll have a chance to learn more advanced technology in high

Friends, family members, and neighbors in a small Wisconsin city are saying their final goodbyes to the three Girl Scouts killed in a hit and run accident last weekend.  The funerals for 10-year-old Haylee Hickle, her mother Sara Schneider, and 10-year-old Autumn Helgeson were held Thursday in Chippewa Falls.  Nine-year-old Jayna Kelly’s funeral took place Friday. The three girls died when police say 21-year-old Colten Treu drove off the road while high and ran into the group. He’s been charged with multiple counts

Eau Claire ishonoring its veterans.  The annual Veterans Day Program was held yesterdaymorning at American Legion Post 53 on Water Street.  The program includeda wreath laying and the playing of Taps.  More Veterans programs will be held around communities today.