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A new report shows that about one-third of kids in rural Wisconsin get their healthcare covered through the BadgerCare system.  The statistic is part of a nationwide study from the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University.  Researchers used census data to analyze rural Medicaid enrollment across the country.  Roughly one-and-a-half-million total Wisconsin residents are on BadgerCare.

Leaders with the University of Wisconsin in Madison are removing the leader of their Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement.  University officials say Doctor LaVar Charleston is no longer in the role and is returning to his appointment as a clinical professor in the School of Education.  The move was based on concerns about financial operations in the division, according to administrators.  Provost Charles Isbell Junior will be serving as interim DDEEA director.

On Saturday, January 20th, 2025 at 7:31 pm, the Dunn County Communications Center received a complaint of a wrong way driver, a vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lane, on Hwy 29 in the Elk Mound Township. A Dunn County Deputy responded travelling eastbound on Hwy 29 from the I-94 52 interchange. The deputy encountered the suspect vehicle travelling eastbound in the westbound lane just east of the Sth 40 interchange. The Deputy turned around and attempted to stop the

The man serving six life sentences for killing six people during the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade is now moved out of state. A jury found Darrell Brooks guilty in late 2022 on more than 70 charges related to the parade attack. Brooks drove his SUV through the parade route, killing six victims and injuring more than 60 others. Fox Six News Milwaukee reports Brooks was moved to a prison out of state on Monday. The Department of Corrections says more

Two Madison chefs are named semifinalists for James Beard Awards for Best Chef In The Midwest. Jamie Brown-Soukaseume and Chuckie Brown-Soukaseume are co-owners of Ahal, an Asian-inspired restaurant on Williamson Street. Jamie was also a candidate for an Emerging Chef James Beard award in 2023.  The winner will be announced in June in Chicago.

Madison is one of the best cities for people working in STEM. A new WalletHub report compared 100 large metro cities based on metrics like job openings for new STEM grads and median wage growth. Madison ranks seventh best, with Austin and Boston at number one and two. Milwaukee is about halfway down the list at 53.

Two Wisconsin students will represent the United States Senate Youth Program. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction chose one student from Sevastopol High School in Sturgeon Bay and another from Greendale High School near Milwaukee for the program. The students will join more than 100 other student leaders to study the three branches of government and elected official’s responsibilities in Washington DC for a week.

 The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is excited to announce its annual Winterpalooza event, taking place on February 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This family-friendly event will be a day filled with interactive activities, creative crafts, and educational experiences designed to inspire imagination and discovery. Highlights of Winterpalooza: Winterpalooza is the perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a day of learning and fun. Admission and activities are included with CMEC membership or daily admission, and all proceeds

Chippewa Valley Technical College is hosting Give Kids a Smile – an event to provide free dental care for children – in its dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Services include dental cleaning, x-rays, fluoride, dental sealants, fillings, and extractions, and are free to participants. Debbie Schumacher, CVTC dental programs coordinator, said the American Dental Association began the free day of dental care movement for children in 2003. Locally, CVTC is proud to also offer dental services to children.

On Saturday, January 18th, 2025 shortly before 5am, the Dunn County Communications Center received calls from passing motorists on I-94 of a building on fire. The location provided was Shooters Showgirls, on 850th St. in the Town of Elk Mound. Upon arrival the building was fully involved. Elk Mound Fire along with Menomonie Fire, Colfax Fire, Rock Creek Fire, Sand Creek Fire, Township Fire, Chippewa Fire District, Weaton Fire, Boyceville Fire, Bloomer Fire and Colfax Rescue worked to put out