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 Two of Wisconsin’s largest pediatric hospitals are hitting the pause button on gender-affirming care for minors.  UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin confirmed the move yesterday.  The decision comes weeks after the federal Health and Human Services Department announced it would stop Medicaid and Medicare payments to healthcare facilities providing the treatment.  Children’s Wisconsin said it would continue mental and behavioral health services for those who seek it. 

A Watertown Culver’s is helping out the family of a man hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver.  The restaurant on Church Street gave 25 percent of its proceeds from yesterday’s sales to the family of Cole Strohbusch, who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run last month.  The driver of the truck was later arrested and charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and hit and run causing death.  Strohbusch, who was 35 years old, is survived

A Janesville-based grocery store is among the best in the US. Retail consumer data company Dunnhumby looked at the 81 largest grocers in the country, and ranked them based on customer perception and their financial results. Woodman’s Market came in third on the list, thanks in part to the prices it offers and promotions for more savings. The grocery store has several locations in our state, including here in Altoona. CLICK FOR MORE!

Sheriff Travis Hakes recently shared the following information on a missing persons case:

The first state-funded child care program is being unveiled.  Governor Evers says the Get Kids Ready program is designed for children who will be fours-years-old by September 1st 2026.  The state will distribute around 65-million-dollars directly to child care providers through the 2025-27 biennial budget.  Child care providers interested in participating must apply by February 1st.  Families can learn more about eligibility and enrollment through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families website. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Governor Evers is expressing concern about immigration enforcement targeting farm workers.  This comes as ICE arrests increase throughout the Midwest, with state officials monitoring activity in the state.  A University of Wisconsin-Madison School for Workers survey found about 70-percent of labor on state dairy farms is performed by undocumented workers.  Evers says the state’s economy would suffer significant damage if undocumented workers were forced to leave the state.  He adds that the state can handle immigration enforcement by itself and

SentryWorld in Stevens Point is set to host two future United States Golf Association Championships. USGA officials announced the course will host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and the 2034 U.S. Senior Open. The course most recently hosted the U.S. Senior Open in 2023. The events mark the fourth and fifth USGA championships held at SentryWorld.

Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge addressed the council at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting and released the following letter to community members concerning the ICE presence the our city.  To My Fellow Eau Claire Residents; I want to acknowledge how difficult and frightening this time is for many in our community.The increased ICE presence and enforcement actions by the federal government arecreating fear and causing people to feel unsafe. While these are federal policies enactedby the President and

Above Photo:  Chippewa Valley Technical College invites K-12 students to tour, but this is the first time adults and children will be invited to the College through Big Brothers Big Sisters to help support mental health while giving an educational experience. Katie Steffes, Early Childhood Education program director and instructor at CVTC, said with more than 145 programs at the College, the opportunities are vast. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is launching a new partnership with Chippewa Valley

A Eau Claire man accused of setting fire to his own mobile home is pleading no contest to charges. The trailer on Revere Street was destroyed in the 2024 blaze. Investigators say that Patrick Bischel had recently been evicted.  No one was hurt in the fire.  Bischel has pleaded no contest to charges including reckless endangerment and been sentenced to three years of probation.