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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is promoting the state’s clean energy efforts.  Evers was in La Crosse on Tuesday, visiting a residence that has seen multiple improvements through the Badger State’s Energy Innovation Grant Program.  The governor says it is important for folks to seek out credits available through that program and others like the HOMES program so that they can make similar improvements to their residence when possible.

The Eau Claire Police Department is planning an event aimed at helping families to recognize and deal with sextortion.  The event, called Protecting Our Youth: Understanding Sextortion, will take place October 1st at the Eau Claire Event District and will include comments from members of law enforcement and from families who have experienced sextortion.  The event will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

On September 16, 2025 Abrham Lee Boebel m/u 7/13/04 attempted to cash a fraudulent check at Westconsin Credit Union. Boebel was in possession of a counterfeit check made out to him. Boebel advised he was picked up at a Salvation Army in La Crosse by three unknown black males where he was propositioned to cash checks that were made out to him. A white, 2025 Toyota RAV4 with MN plates SJJ-913 was identified as the suspect’s vehicle. Rental information returns

The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire (205 N. Dewey St.) held a School Lunch Drive fundraiser during the first week of September in support of the Eau Claire Area School District’s “School Meal Help Fund.”  Throughout the first week of September (Sept. 1-7), customers – and any community members – could donate the average price of a school meal ($2.75) at the register, or online. Some individuals donated as many as 100 meals ($275) in a single transaction. The

University of Wisconsin-Stout plans to expand its career-focused, polytechnic approach to education this fall through the launch of a bachelor’s degree program at Stanley Correctional Institution. The program is part of the University of Wisconsin Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (UW CHEP), a collaborative delivering in-person college courses, certificates and degree pathways to students in seven correctional institutions across Wisconsin. The UW CHEP collaborative is coordinated by UW-Madison through its Prison Education Initiative (PEI), in partnership with UW-Stout, UW-Green Bay, UW-Eau

 Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) launched new consumer protection outreach toolkits in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. These toolkits contain downloadable materials that can be used by educators, businesses, community organizations, and other groups to teach students, staff, group members, and other audiences about common consumer protection issues – and tips on how to prevent and protect against scams and frauds. Where are the toolkits

On September 9, 2025, a 2017 Vermeer BC900XL Brush Chipper was stolen from a residential lot located in the Township of Shelby, La Crosse, WI. The suspect would have needed a 2 5/16-inch ball to trailer it. The current value of the brush chipper to be $10,000.00 USD with a serial number of 1VR712167H1002232. The machine has normal wear on it and has no personal identifying information on it other than a dent under the gas tank caused by a

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board honored Eau Claire Energy Cooperative (ECEC) with the Futuremaker Partner Award this week during a college system board meeting held at CVTC. The award is state-wide recognition of local businesses and organizations that collaborate with one of Wisconsin’s technical colleges. ECEC was recognized by CVTC as the 2025 Futuremaker Partner for their commitment to collaboration. From providing industry input for programs to reaching out for educational needs

Sentencing is being ordered for a man convicted on kidnapping and weapons charges.  Mark Dickensen and another man — according to authorities — broke into a Fairchild home last year and held someone at gunpoint as they went through the residence.  Dickensen was sentenced yesterday to serve six years in prison.

A La Crosse woman is learning her fate after having been convicted in a human trafficking case.  Twenty-nine-year-old Shantylle Kibler was recently found guilty on charges including two counts of solicitation of prostitutes. She has been ordered to serve five years of probation.