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Experiences in New Survey “We want to understand the struggles our neighbors face so we can make things better for everyone.” The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has launched a short survey asking residents to share their experiences getting health care. The goal is to better understand how easy or difficult it is for people in our county to get the care they need. This effort is part of a countywide initiative led by the Access to Care Collaborative,

The theft of road signs has prompted the following message from Sheriff Hakes in Chippewa: On Tuesday May 20th 2025, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Town Chairman that a sign had been stolen overnight by having the post cut down with a chainsaw. After further conversation it was determined that they have had several signs stolen, as well as other Towns in Chippewa County over the last few months. Theft of a roadway sign is

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is proud to present the Broadway family comedy Seussical the Musical running June 26th through the 29th at The RCU Theatre, Pablo Center. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little child with a big imagination – Jojo.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two students at UW-Platteville.   Few details have been made available about the incident that led to the deaths of 22-year-old Kelsie Martin and 22-year-old Hallie Helms.  Police say that there is not an ongoing threat to others. – Details are limited on an incident that led to a shelter in place order at UW-Platteville yesterday afternoon.  Campus safety officials sent out the alert shortly before 4:30 p.m.  The order was lifted a short time

A Hudson man charged in connection with the killing of his wife has been found competent to stand trial.   Police performing a welfare check at a home on Namekagon Street back in March found the victim dead at the scene.  Fifty-four-year-old Chad Haworth has been charged with intentional homicide in the case.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for later this week.

Authorities in Altoona are reminding folks about ordinances pertaining to the placement of signs in the community.  City leaders say they have seen a number of signs show up recently promoting business that engage in hail damage repair.  The activity coincides with a recent hail storm that impacted a number of residents and businesses.  The City of Altoona and Altoona Police remind folks that those sorts of temporary signs can only be placed at locations where such work is currently

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is looking into the challenges that are coming as a result of federal funding cuts for victim services.  The AG visited Eau Claire yesterday to hear from victim advocates and others who have been impacted by crime.  Kaul says the Trump Administration has slashed funding related to Wisconsin’s Victims of Crime Act from 44-million dollars per year down to 13-million.  A number of state programs have been reduced and staff members have been laid off

Some Republican state lawmakers are introducing a measure that would expand the early voting hours in Wisconsin.  The proposal would set a 20-hour minimum for in-person absentee voting without an appointment.  Officials say they will also come up with a funding system to help local governments cover the cost of offering additional early voting.

Some items that were used during the NFL Draft in Green Bay last month are being auctioned off for charity.  Titletown Auction Company is hosting online listings of things like signs and banners and stage decor.  Each piece will sell with no reserve and a minimum two-dollar bid, with the proceeds to be donated to the Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of the Red Cross.  The items are listed on the Titletown Auctions webpage.  Bidding is closing tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

The northern zone musky fishing season will start Saturday in Wisconsin. Anglers will be allowed to target musky fish on open water starting May 24 until the end of 2025. Anglers can expect fish in most waters to be done spawning and ready to feed at the start of the season due to the warmer weather. Musky will likely be active in shallow vegetated bays, channels and on points just adjacent to shallow bays during the early part of the