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The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources is getting international recognition for videography. The department won two Viddy Awards for outstanding achievement in video and digital production. The two videos that won awards are about properly disposing of batteries using e-cycle, and another about properly managing chronic wasting disease. The Viddy Awards, formerly the Videography Awards, judge videos from news broadcasters, freelance workers, and other entities based on their industry standards.

A project designed to enhance the safety and longevity of the Menomonie hydroelectric dam on the Red Cedar River is set to begin this month, part of Xcel Energy’s investment in a cleaner electric system, as it continues toward 100% carbon-free energy by 2050. “Visitors can explore the area’s transformation from logging to hydroelectric production with informative kiosks highlighting the history of the Tainter Gate, which is still in use today.”  The $1.8 million project addresses soil erosion concerns and

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center extends an invitation to the community to recognize and welcome Krumm Exteriors & Kanga Roof as a new partner to the Chamber as well as a new business to Menomonie. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with an open house from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Krumm Exteriors & Kanga Roof NEW location (1700 Tainter St #D | Menomonie) The official ribbon cutting program will be held at 2:00

The Chippewa Valley Museum is Out and About Monday, July 8, 6:30 – 8 pm or Wednesday, July 17, noon – 1 pm: Walking Tour: “What the River Saw: Disasters and Head-Scratchers on the Chippewa” with CVM Archivist Jodi Kiffmeyer. Kiffmeyer relays that “participants will enjoy the beauty of the Chippewa River while learning about mishaps and curiosities that she witnessed over the history of the city. Included in the tour are stories about shipwrecks, floods, odd creatures, a mysterious graveyard, and

For 10 years, The Sporkies have encouraged our State Fair vendors to create next-level foods… and drinks worthy of mouth-watering Instagram pics. The Drinkies, State Fair’s non-alcoholic beverage competition! This sip-tacular competition will refresh the drink options at the State Fair for all ages. The Sporkies and Drinkies winners will be announced prior to opening day of the State Fair to give you even more time to prioritize how you’re going to try all 12 items! CLICK HERE TO GET

“Wisconsin farmers and small businesses are the backbone of our rural communities, and I’m working to help them cut costs, innovate, and grow for the future,”  -Senator Baldwin. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over a dozen Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses are the backbone of our rural communities, and

It’s a guilty plea and 30-days in jail for the man who brought a pair of guns to the Wisconsin Capitol last fall in an attempt to meet the governor. Court records show Joshua Pleasnick pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a firearm in a public building. The judge in the case gave him 30 days in the county jail, with work release privileges. He first came into the Capitol with a pistol, and returned later that night

There are charges for an elderly lady in Hawkins who police say tried to use 67 thousand-dollars in library money to buy gold. Prosecutors yesterday announced charges against 79-year-old Marcia Lyons. Investigators say she originally tried to wire transfer 95 thousand-dollars from the village library’s account to buy gold, but the bank said there wasn’t that much money in the account. She’s accused of then sending 67 thousand-dollars from the library, and 33 thousand-dollars from a family member. Lyons is

New windows in Eau Claire could look a little different going forward. The city is considering a bird-friendly glass ordinance. The idea, city planning manager Ned Noel said, is to try everything the city can to stop birds from flying into windows. The focus would be on office buildings and large commercial buildings, as opposed to homes. The Navigator Program looks to upgrade windows, insulation, and air conditioning units in older homes and older apartments.

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is going to hear the challenge to Governor Evers’ 400-year school funding increase. The high court yesterday said it will accept the case from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center. The case revolves around Governor Evers’ line item veto that struck a few numbers and dashes to give Wisconsin’s schools a per-pupil funding boost for the next four centuries. Wisconsin’s governor has tremendous veto powers, but the courts have limited the governor’s ability to strike single