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“The material was very interesting to me, and I know business is beneficial no matter what I do. I knew I could go anywhere with that information.”  Haley Stewart started college when she was a freshman in high school. On Friday, May 23, she’ll be graduating from CVTC, at the age of 19, with an associate degree in Business Management. During her first semester at River Falls High School, she began taking Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) business and marketing

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 8,000 traps for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July. Trap locations are determined according to a grid- and data-based system. Most traps will be set along public roadside rights-of-way, but some will require placement on private property in areas where new infestations are suspected. DATCP requests that all traps remain

National and international academic professionals and community leaders will gather in Menomonie for the global Polytechnic Summit 2025, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout, Sunday, May 18, to Wednesday, May 21. The annual summit brings thought leaders together to shape the future of polytechnic education, to build opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, and to discuss the latest in applied research, professional development programs and community outreach activities. This year’s theme, “Education Designed for the Future,” will include discussions on industry engagement, humanistic

“The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is extremely grateful for Trust Point Wealth Management Company’s generous donation of the book vending machine and the books to fill it… “ The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is delighted to announce a significant addition to Flynn Elementary School that will inspire the love of reading among students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the official unveiling of a brand-new book vending machine, generously donated by Trust Point Wealth Management Company. This innovative book

A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee County judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities in the county courthouse.  Judge Hannah Dugan is charged with concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of a proceeding before departments and agencies.  Dugan was arrested last month after she allegedly confronted an ICE taskforce and told them they needed a judicial warrant to effectuate the arrest of the man.  The indictment also accuses Dugan of directing the man and his

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is showing strengths and weaknesses with its newly released annual report.  Some of the report’s positive aspects were the creation of a Child and Youth Data Report, which tracks health trends, increased access for mental health options and promoting physical activity.  On the downside, the report showed the need for improvements, such as access to healthcare.  This particularly impacts those in rural areas.  The full report is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

A Wisconsin man accused of murdering his wife nine years ago is now facing homicide charges. Prosecutors say James Radford of Fairbanks told investigators his wife, Sabrina Radford, shot herself in 2016.  After investigators couldn’t confirm her cause of death, an investigation was launched.  The Sheriff’s Office concluded Sabrina Radford did not die of suicide and recommended charges to the Shawano County District Attorney.  James Radford is now in custody and is being held on an 800-thousand-dollar bond.

There are more details are about a Milwaukee apartment building fire that killed five on Mother’s Day.  Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipskisays fire crews responded to the building near 27th and Highland within three minutes of the first 911 call on Sunday morning.  Firefighters used ladders to rescue almost 40 people, and guided dozens through thick smoke.  Six people are still in the hospital.  Chief Lipski says the now-uninhabitable building, built in 1968, did not have a sprinkler system but

ABOVE PHOTO: Anthony Liptow, 39, of Altoona, received his High School Equivalency Diploma from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2020. He returned in 2023 and will graduate this month with an associate’s degree in professional communications. He hopes to attend UW-Stout soon to pursue a career in journalism. Anthony Liptow admits he “couldn’t be told anything” for a stint when he was younger. He was bound and determined to do it his way. After moving around a bit, at the

On Monday, May 19, the Health Department will kick off its yearly beach monitoring program, which starts in late May and ends around Labor Day. Throughout the summer, Health Department microbiologists and other staff monitor seven local beaches for bacteria and harmful algae blooms. They collect water samples weekly fromRiverview Park, Big Falls, Half Moon Lake, Lake Altoona, Lake Eau Claire, Coon Fork Beach, and Coon Fork Campground.If our testing finds unsafe levels of bacteria or harmful algae, the beach may