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Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is entering the race for Wisconsin Attorney General. Toney announced his campaign earlier today. His bid emphasizes conservative, common-sense leadership in a state that is likely to see intense legal and law enforcement policy battles. The general election is scheduled for November 2026, setting up a rematch with incumbent Attorney General Josh Kaul, who defeated Toney in 2022 and is seeking reelection.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host a powerful afternoon marking the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most iconic shipwreck in Great Lakes history. This event is free and open to the community. The commemorative event taking place Saturday, November 8, at 4 p.m. on the second floor or UW-Superior’s Jim Dan Hill Library will feature a compelling lecture by renowned shipwreck historian Ric Mixter, followed by a musical tribute, including Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad inspired

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley invites the entire community to two free Halloween celebrations happening soon at the Chippewa Falls YMCA and the L.E. Phillips YMCA Sports Center!  The Chippewa Falls YMCA will host Halloween at the Y on Thursday, October 23, from 3:30–6:00 PM. This outdoor event features fun activities for all ages, including inflatables, community booths, games, raffles, giveaways, and more—all free for everyone. Activities are geared toward families with children ages 12 and under.  “Halloween is

Karlgaard Towers will host a lobby trick-or-treating area as well as door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Participating residents in Karlgaard Towers will post a designated orange door sign to welcome trick-or-treaters. Attendees should enter through the main lobby doors on Towers Circle Drive. Parking on upper campus for the event is in AMP spaces (pay for parking) or in F/S spaces. Parents or guardians must be present with minors at all times. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Charges are being filed in connection with a deadly vehicle accident in Chippewa County.  On July 5th of this year, 19-year-old Ayden Nicpon from Thorpe was driving a vehicle that overturned following a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Delmar.  He died at the scene.  The other driver — 32-year-old Cody Allen Skorstad — now faces charges that include second-degree reckless homicide.

The former owner of Dana’s Bar and Grill is pleading guilty to charges.  Prosecutors have said that 72-year-old Jeffrey Root set fire to the establishment in 2021 causing more than 350-thousand dollars in damage.  He sold the business the following year.  In Eau Claire County Circuit Court on Monday, Root pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of movable property and was ordered to pay court fees.

The Wisconsin Book Festival returns to Madison this week. Over 70 authors are expected to attend the event kicking off on October 23rd and ending on October 26th. Most events will be taking place at Central Library. The festival is in partnership with the Madison Public Library Foundation. CLICK HERE FOR PLOT DETAILS.

On Sunday October 19th, at approximately 1730 hrs, the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to the Chippewa Valley Regional  Airport for a report of an aircraft that had slid off the runway. Initial responding units: CVRA AARF, Truck 8, Engine 10, Medic 10,  Engine 2, Squad 2 Batallion 1, Chippewa Fire District and Township Fire. While responding, the Eau Claire Communication Center  reported two occupants were walking away from the aircraft. Truck 8 arrived on the scene and found a

The FDA has announced that a Wisconsin-based company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of freeze-dried pet treats sold under four brand names in three states due to possible salmonella contamination. Foodynamics corrected and expanded a recall for certain lots of Raw Dog Bakery, Bell Pepper Cats, Kanu Pets and What’s in the Bowl brand treats. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the FDA found the presence of the bacteria. The recalled products were shipped to retailers in Wisconsin,

Republican small business owner Will Martin announced his campaign for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. In his campaign announcement video, Martin called himself a “common-sense conservative” and said that too many of our young people are facing a “quiet crisis.” David Varnam, the former mayor of Lancaster, Wis., is also running as a Republican and launched his campaign on Sept. 25. Sarah Godlewski, the current Secretary of State in Wisconsin, is the only declared Democrat so far.