Home

The City of Menomonie is pulling the plug on a deal for the development of a one-point-six-billion-dollar data center.  The data center was projected to create as many as a thousand construction jobs during development and 50 to 75 full-time jobs after opening with an additional two- to three-hundred contract workers.  Some members of the community had expressed concerns about the facility’s use of water as well as noise and light pollution.  Mayor Randy Knaack announced at a city council

A Chippewa County man facing charges in a criminal case involving a young victim is pleading no contest.  Investigators say that 30-year-old Austin Stonkey sent inappropriate pictures to a young girl via Snapchat — including one image in which his private parts were visible.  Stonkey entered his plea yesterday on a charge of exposing a child to harmful materials, and was sentenced to one year of probation

Eau Claire Police are investigating a collision that claimed the life of an 85-year-old man.  Raymond Moeller was riding his bicycle in a bike lane on Cameron Street when he was struck by an SUV while making a left-hand turn.  The incident happened September 11th and Moeller has recently succumbed to injuries suffered in the crash. 

A new bill hopes to revitalize the forestry industry in northwest Wisconsin.  The legislation introduced on Monday would provide tax credits and a grant toward a proposed facility in Hayward.  That plant would convert pulpwood into sustainable aviation fuel and would create 150 jobs.  The bill is co-authored by state Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Summerfield.

The La Crosse Public Library is being recognized for programming.  The library is receiving the Governor’s Archives Award for Archival Innovation for its Dark La Crosse Stories series.  The series — that began as a walking tour and now is the basis for a video and podcast program — covers topics including local true crime tales.  The Governor’s Archives Award is presented by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historical Society. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Dane County is one of the best Wisconsin counties to raise a family.  The new analysis by Niche compares Wisconsin counties based on metrics like school system quality, affordability, and safety.  Dane County ranks third-best, with the study crediting a large number of outdoor activities and public school quality.  Ozaukee and Waukesha counties rank first and second.  Eau Claire County ranks seventh and Milwaukee County is at ninth. 

The Menomonie Housing Committee has released its findings on how to solve the city’s housing needs.  Two out of three proposals have already been adopted by the Menomonie City Council.  The first adopted proposal would provide more incentives for tax increment financing projects.  The second would ease restrictions for housing developers in the city.  Both measures aim to make construction in Menomonie more appealing.  The final proposal would reduce the lot size for single-family homes, to allow more units to

Voting is now open to decide the top 16 products for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin Contest.  The contest is put on by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and the Johnson Financial Group.  Voters can choose between almost 150 products eligible for the bracket-style competition.  Past winners include fire trucks, cranes, cranberry horseradish, and beverage dispensers.  Voting to decide the top 16 will be open until September 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

New data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows fall-related calls increased by ten-thousand between 2023 and 2024.  Emergency medical services responded to 140-thousand falls last year, accounting for more than 20-percent of 911 calls.  The Centers for Disease Control says Wisconsin has the highest rate of fall-related deaths in older adults in the nation.  That’s due to both immediate deaths and long-term health issues related to a fall.   To prevent falls, DHS recommends reducing clutter and improving lighting

UW Health is now the official title sponsor of University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s sports.  The partnership will give UW Health more visibility at games and on social media, and provides athletes more name, image, and likeness deal opportunities. The deal builds on a preexisting relationship, which started when UW Health made a sponsorship deal with UW Athletics in 2010.