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ABOVE PHOTO: Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) leaders from left, Lynette Livingston, provost and VP of academic and student affairs; Julie Sherman, Air Force reservist and director of apprenticeship and STEM Initiatives; Sunem Beaton-Garcia, president; and Jeff Sullivan, dean of workforce and IT. Sherman nominated her leaders, who received the Patriot Award last week. Beaton-Garcia said this honor highlights CVTC’s commitment to supporting Guard and Reserve employees.  Three Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) leaders have received the Patriot Award from

The fourth annual UW-Eau Claire Athletics giving week has kicked off with big aspirations.  The athletic department is hoping to raise over 300 thousand dollars for athletes and their specific sports. Giving week will run through Sunday and you can see MORE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS AND AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Police are investigating how a car vs motorcycle crash killed two people in the Town of Portland. The crash took place late Sunday night on State Highway 33 near County Highway X.  An initial report by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office shows that the man operating the motorcycle was going around a curve and lost control.  The motorcycle collided with another vehicle and ejected both the driver and passenger on the bike. The driver and passenger on the motorcycle were

Senator Jesse James (R–Thorp) will host a series of joint listening sessions across the 23rd Senate District as the legislature prepares for the 2025–27 Biennial Budget. Assembly Representatives Hurd, Summerfield, and Armstrong will join sessions in their respective districts when available. Constituents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share their input directly with their elected officials. Find the full list of dates and locations below. April 11 Cornell Listening Session Cornell City Hall – (Council Chambers) 102 N 3rd St,

Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours on Monday, April 14th, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Thorpedo Family Restaurant in Thorp. These meetings allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd. Residents of the 69th Assembly District who would like to meet with the representative during these office hours are asked to contact her Capitol office at (608) 237-9169 to schedule a 10-minute appointment. Appointments are

Wild turkeys are running ramped over the city of Appleton. Over the past few days community members have seen these turkeys from causing back ups to traffic, chasing people, and most recently, attacking cars. The police is requesting that the public stop feeding the turkeys. Police say that is the reason why they stay. They are expecting more food every time someone feeds them. Police officials say if the public continues to feed these wild turkeys, they can issue citations.

After a three-year absence, American Cruise Lines will make a return to the La Crosse area.  This will bring back riverboat tourism to the waterfront on the shores of the Mississippi River. The cruise line along with the city of La Crosse have agreed to a three-year contract. This will bring passengers to the area and explore local shops and restaurants while the boats are docked.

A celebration of life event is scheduled for Bob Uecker this summer. Uecker passed away at the age of 90 in January and was a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years. The event will happen during the team’s game against the San Francisco Giants on August 24. A pre-game program will include an event with special guests, who will share their best memories of Mr. Baseball. Uecker-themed baseballs and bases will be featured during the game. 

More than 14-hundred trees will be planted in Madison this spring. The City says the spring planting season will start today. Arborists with the city say the more than 30 different tree species chosen for planting were selected for their longevity. The planting process is expected to last through the end of the month. There will be a second round of planting this fall.

ABOVE PHOTO: From left, Sara Steffen, director of marketing and digital experience; Joni Geroux, VP of strategic communications and community engagement; and Nikki Riedel, marketing and promotions strategist, all of Chippewa Valley Technical College, were presented two awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, recently. Chippewa Valley Technical College has received two 2024 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in New Orleans, recently. The College’s marketing