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The president of the University of Wisconsin is asking for nearly a billion-dollars more from lawmakers in the next state budget. UW president Jay Rothman yesterday said he needs 855 million-dollars in order to avoid another tuition increase. Rothman said Wisconsin ranks 43rd in terms of the percent of state dollars it receives. He said for the UW to stay competitive, the school needs more money. The University of Wisconsin is getting one-point-three billion dollars in the current state budget,

Pre-application for six-million dollars in surface water improvement grants is now open in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says funding is available for projects including surface water education programs, lake and river management planning, and habitat restoration. Pre-applications must be submitted by September 15 to compete for a grant in November.

Nominations for the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin contest are accepted starting today. Contest hosts Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Johnson Financial Group say any product manufactured in Wisconsin qualifies. Sixteen nominees will be chosen, and the public will vote in a bracket-style tournament called Manufacturing Madness. Past contenders include military vehicles, beverage dispensers, and pastries. Nominations will be accepted until September 6th AND YOU CAN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Above Photo: Mossy Overgrowth is one of seven looks that Cermin will present as a featured designer at Omaha Fashion Week.  The excitement of being a featured designer at Omaha Fashion Week isn’t lost on Bex Cermin: Going backstage, seeing her creations modeled on the runway, networking with other designers, investors and buyers. “To me, it was not about the real plant but the experience of nature. It inspired me to create this new collection and bring this research experience into apparel,”

The Chippewa Falls YMCA, in a collaborative effort with the Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) and Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, is offering one more opportunity for free health screenings for the community. This event will offer vital health checks at no cost to participants. The third and final screening this summer will be on August 26, 2024 from 9 AM-NOON. No Registration is required. These free comprehensive health screenings include hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI)

The Chippewa Valley Veterans’ Tribute Foundation recently announced a special Motorcycle and Classic Car Run on September 22nd to support the expansion of the Veterans’ Tribute at River Prairie. This event will be a fundraiser to finish the Global War on Terrorism Memorial and begin construction on the WWII Veterans Memorial. Event Details: Date: September 22nd, 2024 Start Location: River Prairie, Altoona, WIStops: Osseo’s Veteran’s Tribute, Burly N Bucks, Cadott Veterans and WickedSweet, Lake Hallie Peace ParkCost $30/Bike $50/car (Lunch Included)Beneficiary: Chippewa Valley Veterans’

 A woman is dead after a weekend house fire in Rusk County. Firefighters say it took them about an hour-and-a-half to put out the fire at the home in Ladysmith. That’s when they found a 35-year-old woman dead inside. Five other people who lived in the home managed to get out, though two of them suffered minor burns. Firefighters are not saying what started the fire as the incident remains under investigation.

Kamala Harris is going to take a break from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to come to Milwaukee tomorrow. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will make a campaign stop at Fiserv Forum tomorrow. It will be Harris’ latest visit to Wisconsin, and one more sign that she needs to win the state in order to win the White House in November. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows the race between Harris and former President

We are waiting to see what comes from UW regents this week. The regents have a meeting Thursday and Friday in Madison. Regents are being asked to both approve campus closures and layoffs, and hold-off from closing any more branch campuses. Regents approved a tuition increase at their last meeting. The meeting will be the last before University of Wisconsin campuses welcome students back to campuses across the state.

Wisconsin’s former transportation secretary is now working at UW Madison. The university on Friday said Craig Thompson is taking over as vice chancellor for university relations. Thompson served as transportation secretary under Governor Evers, he retired earlier this year. Before his job under the governor, Thompson worked at the Wisconsin Counties Association, and several other transportation and government related jobs. Part of his job as vice chancellor for university relations will be to work with the Wisconsin legislature on the