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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

Chippewa Falls’ dog show is now 64-years-young. The show was over the weekend at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. It saw all kinds of dogs competing for the best in show. Indianhead Kennel Club dog show is one of the largest in western Wisconsin, and draws hundreds of dogs each year.

Add Jefferson County to the list of Wisconsin communities with a Narcan vending machine.  The county’s public health department opened its vending machine over the weekend.  The machine offers Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and other needs for people who are dealing with drug addiction.  The machine is the first in the area and is outside of the county’s health department.  Jefferson County Board of Health Member Jessica Coburn says the vending machines are becoming more common and more accepted because

The Packers’ backups got walloped by the Broncos starters last night. Green Bay lost last night, 27-2. The Packers sat their starters, including quarterback Jordan Love. The results were what you’d expect, the offense did very little and the defense was outplayed. Coach Matt LeFluer said he wants to see more ‘fight’ from the team going forward. Green Bay plays its final preseason game this Saturday, then opens the season September 6th against the Eagles in Brazil.