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Madeline Horvath of Menomonie, Wisconsin has been selected as the University of Wisconsin, Dunn County 4-H’s Key Award winner for 2024. “I think that a lot of people think of 4H as just being about animals or farming, so when kids find out that they can pursue almost anything that interests them and go on fun trips with their friends they get more excited about their future in 4H.”– Madeline Horvath This prestigious award is one of the highest recognitions

We now have confirmation of tornados after the blast of severe weather that hit our area early this week. The National Weather Service in Minneapolis yesterday confirmed tornadoes in Buffalo, Trempealeau, Marathon, and Clark counties. Forecasters also confirmed a small tornado in eastern Eau Claire County. None of the twisters were very strong, they were all EF1 tornadoes with top wind speeds between 90 and 105 miles-per-hour. There are no reports of any serious injuries from the tornadoes, though Tuesday’s

The man pulled from the water in Chetek has died. Barron County’s Sheriff said the 63-year-old La Crosse man who was found in the water at the Pokegama Lakeside Cantina died. The man was pulled out of the water back on May 11th. No one is saying how the man ended-up in the lake, but investigators say alcohol likely played a role.

Wisconsin is allowing hunters to take 12 elk this year. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday announced the quota for this year’s elk hunt. The DNR says eight elk bulls can be taken in the Clam Lake Elk Zone, and four bulls can be taken in the new Black River Elk Zone. The DNR says the Ojibwe tribes may claim up to half of the harvest for themselves. There is a lottery for an elk permit in Wisconsin, and

The Chippewa County Sherrifs office updated the status of Harley Alcala.This was the individual that caused the Courthouse security issue in May of 2023.  He was extradited from Texas back to Chippewa County as he violated his bond. Alcala is back in the Chippewa County Jail and they will continue to house him in the jail and all of his court proceedings will still be handled in Eau Claire County, as Eau Claire County is the special prosecutor overseeing the

 The man charged with murdering his adopted sister in Janesville is found competent to stand trial. Twenty-year-old Dayveon Lathrop is accused of killing the eight-year-old girl in their family home and hiding her body. The judge says he will go to trial after multiple competency exams were done. His bail was set at one-point-five-million dollars yesterday. He’ll be in court again June 7th.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number two throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back. Wisconsin collected 55,122 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Because of Wisconsinites who safely disposed of their unwanted medications, Wisconsin’s remarkable success with the Drug Take Back program has continued,” said AG Kaul. “Thanks to everyone who helped make the safe disposal of more than 55,000 more pounds of unused medication

ABOVE PHOTO: Above: Sen. Jesse James with employees of Marriage and Family Health Therapists in Eau Claire. State Senator Jesse James spent time in the Eau Claire area yesterday highlighting May Mental Health Awareness Month. “Meeting with our mental health professionals and first responders is extremely helpful to us in the Legislature. These men and women are the boots on the ground and keep us going…” -Senator James James, Chair of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse

We may soon have more answers about what healthcare will look like in our area in the coming years. “It’s crystal clear that the Chippewa Valley needs a non-profit independent hospital governed by  people from the local area to provide additional critical healthcare services, hospital beds, and  emergency room access to our community,” – Robert “Bob” Krause, Chair of the Board of  Organizers for the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative.  After research, community input, and planning assessments, the Chippewa Valley Health

Last night, the severe storms throughout Wisconsin have led some consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to secure contracts after a storm. When severe weather strikes, transient contractors follow close behind to solicit consumers in need. These traveling crews are sometimes called “storm chasers” and have been known