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Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the  Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests.   “From day one in the Assembly, Representative Hurd  has supported towns and worked to empower local  officials,” said Jerry Derr, Wisconsin Towns   Association President. “Frequently meeting with town   officials in her district, Representative Hurd   understands local government issues and has become a   strong advocate.”  “Representative Hurd is a real asset to towns and to her community,

It didn’t take being accepted into a scholars program for Isabella Smith to recognize her passion for helping rural and underserved populations in her community. “This was another opportunity to learn more about underserved and disadvantaged communities.” Smith, 21, has been volunteering at the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic before her time with the Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars program. When the Chippewa Falls woman learned of the opportunity a year ago in her nursing classes at Chippewa Valley

This month, Lineworkers Jake Buss and Alex Kiraly from Eau Claire Energy Cooperative embarked on a journey to Kayenta, Arizona, where they participated in the Light Up Navajo V project. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and the American Public Power Association, aims to bring electricity to the Navajo Nation. “This experience has been life-changing, not just for the people we helped but for us as well. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact we

The Sonnentag Center, the brand-new event center and fieldhouse in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is excited to announce multi-platinum, global entertainer Chris Young will be headlining the venue’s first-ever concert on Thursday, September 12, 2024. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. Fans can expect to hear a hit-packed headlining set from the award-winning country music star, including “Gettin’ You Home,” “Voices,” “Tomorrow,” “I’m Comin’ Over,” “Famous Friends” and his newest smash, “Young Love & Saturday Nights.”

A Menomonie man is headed to prison for decades for the sexual assault of a little girl. A judge in Pepin County yesterday sentenced Pedro Perez-Garcia to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors say an 11-year-old girl told police that Perez-Garcia assaulted her several times, starting when she was very young. His lawyers say they have new evidence in the case, and are asking for a new trial.

It’s jail time for a Fond du Lac man who threatened to kill his state lawmaker. Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney yesterday said a judge sentenced 75-year-old James Stearn to a week in jail, and a 500 dollar fine. Stearn sent emails to a local radio host and his lawmaker after the Uvalde shooting in 2022, threatening to kill them both. Stearn was angry about the idea of arming teachers inside local schools. Toney says the case sends

We’re going to get a snapshot of the mental health of Wisconsin’s school kids today. The state’s Department of Public Instruction will release its Youth Mental Health Data update. DPIU has been tracking the mental health of students for years. Many kids in Wisconsin say they are anxious or nervous, and those feelings got worse during the coronavirus outbreak. Wisconsin’s state superintendent says there is a real need to provide more mental health services in the state’s schools.

There won’t be any changes to absentee voting in Wisconsin. A Door County judge yesterday dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the current absentee voting process breaks Wisconsin’s election laws. The suit alleged that voters have to include a physical copy of their absentee ballot request in their absentee ballot envelope. Wisconsin’s Elections Commission said the ballot itself is proof of a request, and urged the judge to reject the lawsuit because there is not enough time to change the entire

The largest pickleball court in Wisconsin is now open in western Wisconsin. Leaders in Lake Hallie cut the ribbon on the new 12-court pickleball complex at Gower Park. The new court is also the second largest in the Midwest, coming-in behind a complex in the Minneapolis suburbs. The courts cost about 300-thousand dollars, and the Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club will now maintain them. There are plans to add bleachers and restrooms in the future. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

You now have a chance to eat like Wisconsin’s own JJ Watt. Culver’s this week announced the JJ Watt Meal. It includes a deluxe double cheeseburger, curds, a root beer, and a chocolate turtle sundae. The meal will be available from August 5th til September 29th, and Culver’s is donating some of the sales to Watt’s foundation that helps kids play sports. Watt, is of course from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and played his college football at Wisconsin before heading to a