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The CEO of Milwaukee-based Fiserv could be the next Social Security Administration commissioner. President-elect Donald Trump says he’s nominating Frank Bisignano for the position. He won’t be confirmed until the US Senate approves him as commissioner. He’ll continue to serve as CEO and chair of Fiserv until then. The Fiserv Forum hosted the Republican National Convention back in July.

Wisconsin is among the ten least financially distressed states. WalletHub compared states based on the number people in forbearance or who have deferred payments. Wisconsin was ranked sixth least financially distressed, with Alaska and Wyoming in first and second. Texas and Louisiana are most financially distressed.

ABOVE PHOTO: After a life change, Justine Childs, a non-traditional student from Eau Claire, enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College for the education she wanted since she was a young child. Childs will graduate with an Associate of Science degree on December 12. The joy that Justine Childs exudes is palpable. But she will tell you that light wasn’t always easily visible. “And if you love something, you’re going to succeed at it.” Growing up in a conservative religion with

A new hospital is set to join the Chippewa Valley landscape. Below is the information provided by The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative.   “The Cooperative’s new full-service hospital will provide a wide range of healthcare services  here, not a long ambulance or helicopter ride away.”   The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative is  building a full-service, independent, locally-governed, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, with a  goal to open in fall 2027. The decision came after exhaustive research to determine the optimal  configuration,

The young Eau Claire man who stole 100-thousand-dollars from his grandmother will not be going to jail. An Eau Claire County judge yesterday instead sentenced 25-year-old Evan Daniels to probation. Investigators say he stole the money while he was supposed to be caring for his grandmother. His probation requires a mental health evaluation, and complete sobriety. The judge says they’ll figure out how much of the 100-grand Daniels has to pay back over the next two months.

Chippewa Falls is going to need a new mayor. Mayor Greg Hoffman yesterday said he is not going to run again next year. Hoffman has been mayor in Chippewa Falls for the past 17-years. He says he wants to spend more time with his family. His decision means there will be an election with new names on the ballot in April. There’s no word on who’s interested in the job.

There’s a Norovirus warning on campus at UW-Eau Claire. The university yesterday said they have confirmed several cases among students. No one is saying just where the virus came from, but the warning says Norovirus can spread quickly and easily. It can also make people very sick. The university is urging students to stay away from anyone who has the virus and is urging everyone to wash their hands frequently to avoid getting sick.

The head of the Assembly’s elections committee wants to do better for the next election. State Rep. Scott Krug says Wisconsin’s local election managers did a good job with Election Day 2024. But he says there’s always room for improvement. Most specifically, Krug wants lawmakers to okay an early-count law that would allow local election clerks to count absentee ballots either before Election Day, or before the polls close on Election Day. He says that would give people even more

The Packers are getting an early start to the football week. Green Bay takes on Detroit on Thursday Night Football tonight. It’s a crucial game. Green Bay is currently third in the NFC North, while Detroit is in first place. Some folks in Wisconsin will be able to catch the game on regular TV, while the rest of the state and the rest of the country will need to watch it on Amazon Prime.  

A man from Eau Claire accused of randomly shooting at houses is reaching a plea deal. Prosecutors say Brandon Flanary admitted to shooting out of his window while drinking to relieve stress.  He’s pleading no contest to two charges, and another charge was dropped in exchange.  Flanary will be on probation for three years, and will not be allowed to use guns in that time.