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ABOVE PHOTO: In the new B.F.A. in illustration at UW-Stout, students will learn drawing, painting, printmaking, comics and other aspects of art and design. Illustration has been a common thread uniting students in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s School of Art and Design for many years. Now, they can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration, the first degree of its kind in the Universities of Wisconsin. The program, approved last spring by the UW Board of Regents, gets underway with the fall semester.

Welcome to Oktoberfest Chippewa Falls on September 20 & 21 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds! The 21st annual celebration of German heritage is coming soon. Experience two days packed with delicious food, exciting games, refreshing beer, lively competitions, and plenty of family fun. It’s the perfect way to savor great food, groove to live music, and create memories that will last a lifetime! The gates to the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds open at 11 am and don’t close until 11 pm with five stages offering entertainment ranging from sauerkraut eating contests to live music and reptile

Most of the people in Eau Claire who lost power because of last night’s storms have their lights back on. Xcel Energy reported as of 4 a.m. today that just under 700 people were without power. At its worst, there were thousands of people in the dark after a line of strong stems cut across western Wisconsin. The good news is that the rain and storms brought cooler air with them. Highs today in the Chippewa Valley are expected to

Eau Claire’s city council supports limits on federal campaign spending. The council will vote tonight on an advisory resolution to support a constitutional amendment that would essentially undo the Citizens United decision. That’s the decision that allows companies to spend money on political campaigns just like labor unions or rich people. Eau Claire Councilman Andrew Werthmann says the council wants to lend its voice to supporting transparency in federal elections. The resolution wouldn’t change anything for the November election, and

Wisconsin’s governor wants to update the rules for PFAS contamination in the state’s drinking water. Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Natural Resources this month introduced an update for the state’s clean water standards. The update brings Wisconsin in-line with the federal rules for PFAS, plus adds three new chemicals to the list of PFAS chemicals that would be regulated. Wisconsin lawmakers approved PFAS rules back in 2022, but there continues to be a battle at the statehouse over

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will not keep the Green Party off the ballot this November. The court yesterday rejected a request from the Democratic National Committee to block the Green Party. Democrats said the Greens couldn’t run Jill Stein for president because the party doesn’t have any elected officials in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty said the court’s decision stops Democrats from disenfranchising thousands of voters in the state. But the Green Party is not guaranteed a

A pair of western Wisconsin lifeguards are being hailed as heroes. Henry Meek and Bella Rowan say their training took over when they saw a boy under the water at the Hoffman Aquatic Center last week. They pulled the boy out, and Rowan started CPR. The boy came-to just as paramedics arrived. Pool managers say they are extremely proud of the two, and say the situation shows just how important it is to have lifeguards.

A sunflower maze in Eau Claire County will be open this weekend to raise money for local families. Jaquish Farms is also hosting tractor rides and tours. The farm will be only be open next Saturday and Sunday, since sunflowers are only in bloom for a short time. All proceeds will go to Joshua’s Camp, an organization that pays for retreats for the families of children battling cancer. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

Both presidential nominee Donald Trump and Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance will be in Wisconsin this week. Vance announced today that he will be speaking in De Pere on Wednesday. He’s expected to speak about energy, the economy, inflation. He’s scheduled to start speaking at 6:30 p.m. at AmeriLux Family of Companies. Donald Trump will be in Wisconsin on Thursday, in La Crosse. He’ll be speaking at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crosse Center. Tickets for both events are both

Flags are at half-staff in Wisconsin today to honor the burial of a World War Two U-S Army Air Forces Sergeant whose remains have finally been sent home. Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld was raised in LaCrosse and Trempeleau Counties before voluntarily enlisting in the Army. He and the members of his WWII Squadron were overtaken by Japanese Forces in 1941. Sergeant Hohlfeld was taken to a prisoner of war camp died about one year later. His remains were identified in May,