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“When it comes to our meat products, folks know they can trust the quality because Wisconsin’s meats are processed by some of the best workers in the world,” -Gov.Evers The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today announced that 38 meat processors will receive grants through the 2024 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program. Now in its third year, this program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “When

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center extends an invitation to all community members, patrons of the arts, and friends of the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the beautiful new front staircase of the historic Mabel Tainter that opened their doors on July 3, 1890. Be a part of history as the new front staircase becomes open to the public! The celebration will take place on Wednesday, July

Meet the candidates! Nickolas Butler is an Eau Claire-based Democratic candidate running for the 93rd Assembly District in the Chippewa Valley. Butler will be holding a Campaign Launch Party with Special Guest Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski at The Court ‘N House (311 West Grand Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701) on Wednesday, June 26 for 5:30-7:30 p.m.

We have an update on the case of a missing fisherman in Eau Claire. UPDATE 06/25/24 @ 5:30pm On Tuesday, 06/25/24, at approximately 2:27pm, the Sheriff’s Office and rescue personnel were dispatched to the Eau Claire River between Harstad County Park and the County Road D bridge, in the Township of Lincoln, for a body located in the river by a kayaker.  Rescue personnel utilized boats and all terrain vehicles and were able to get to the individual, who was

Prosecutors in Eau Claire say a local man stole 100 thousand-dollars from his grandmother. Evan Daniels is currently in jail on drug charges. This week, prosecutors charged him with exploiting his 92-year-old grandma. Investigators say Daniels was living with his grandmother, and was supposed to be paying her bills. Her accounts show she had 300 thousand-dollars at the beginning of the year, and now she has just 75 thousand-dollars left. It’s not clear if Daniels spent the money on drugs.

SkyWest may be coming back to the Chippewa Valley’s airport. Airport managers this week said SkyWest and Sun Country Airlines are both applying to fly out of the airport in Eau Claire. SkyWest pulled-out of Eau Claire back in 2022, saying there wasn’t enough business. Sun Country has held the contract for the airport ever since. That contract expires in November. The new contract, which they are both bidding on, will last for three years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM

A judge says disabled voters in Wisconsin should be emailed their ballots this November. A Dane County yesterday said voters who cannot read or fill-out a paper ballot on their own can request an emailed ballot to make voting easier. The ruling comes after Disability Rights Wisconsin sued for the change. They say forcing disabled voters to rely on someone else to fill out and mail their ballot is an unconstitutional hurdle. Wisconsin’s Elections Commission argued against the change, saying

La Crosse County is looking at homes for the homeless and a lot more green energy is its next strategic plan. The county announced yesterday that it is working on a new, five year plan. The goals include bringing more people to town, and increasing the workforce. But La Crosse county administrator Jane Klekamp says they also want to reduce the county’s carbon footprint by 50 percent, and bring high speed internet to 85 percent of the county. Klekamp also

There are two new, operational solar arrays in Dunn County. Ribbon cuttings were held in Boyceville and Colfax to celebrate their completion. Dunn County Energy Co-Op built the new solar arrays with the help of Dairyland Power Cooperative, One Energy, and local landowners. They were build on a solar field that’s been producing energy since January. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

As the sounds of Summer often include AVT and UTV rides, official are urging safety on the trails and off. Seventeen people have died in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year in Wisconsin. The state Department of Natural Resources says alcohol, a lack of safety gear, and non-use of seatbelts are common factors in the reported crashes. Wisconsin law requires all operators involved in a crash to report it within ten days — available data for this year