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Disc golf enthusiasts are gearing up for a thrilling weekend as the Leinenkugel’s Throwdown returns for its second edition on April 13th and 14th. Hosted at the picturesque Leinenkugel’s Disc Golf Course, nestled within the scenic expanse of Casper Park, this event promises excitement for both players and spectators alike. “It’s fantastic to see the sport of disc golf flourishing, offering accessibility and affordability to players of all levels. Our tournament caters to a diverse range of participants, from seasoned

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center invites the community to recognize and welcome Rewired & Real Foundation as a new partner. The celebration will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center (1125 N Broadway St., Suite 3.) The official ribbon cutting program will be held at 3:00 p.m. Rewired & Real Foundation looks to become a beacon of hope and support for individuals seeking toembark on

April 15th brings the end of the moratorium on disconnection of electric service for customers who have gotten behind on their energy bills. Marshfield Utilities (MU) has sent customers multiple notices if they are at risk of disconnection. If you need assistance in setting up payment, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMAITON.

One of the young men stabbed on the Apple River back in 2022 took the stand at the accused stabber’s trial yesterday. A.J. Martin walked the jury through the fight that saw one teenager killed, and four other people stabbed. Martin says he tried to break-up the fight between the suspect, Nicolae Miu, and a group of young people who were tubing on the river that day. He showed the jury his scars. Mui is facing homicide charges, but his

More healthcare jobs in Wisconsin are going away. Marshfield Clinic Health System yesterday said the people who were furloughed back in January will not be brought back. Marshfield furloughed three percent of its workforce to start the year. A Marshfield spokesman says many of those who were furloughed found other jobs, or took other jobs within the Clinic’s system. Those who did not will see their last day in May. On that same topic, we could get some more answers

Wisconsin’s supreme court is staying out of the back-and-forth over election maps. The court yesterday said the Wisconsin Elections Commission, not the Supreme Court, should decide which map should be used for any election before November. The liberal-majority court did say in a ruling last December that Wisconsin’s old political maps are unconstitutional, and cannot be used going forward. The question over maps comes as Wisconsin’s assembly speaker faces a second recall effort, and as Milwaukee is waiting on a

A plan for the state’s share of opioid settlement funds has been turned in to the Wisconsin Legislature.  The State Department of Health Services will distribute 36-million dollars for preventing opioid addiction.  It’s requesting that five-million dollars go to after-school prevention programming and six-million be given to Tribal Nations.  Four-point-five-million would go to Narcan and fentanyl test strips.  Wisconsin will continue to get settlement funds annually.

At about 2:18 PM the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire near the intersection of Northshore Drive and Indian Hills Drive, in the Township of Seymour. Upon arrival of the first Deputy the house was fully engulfed with fire. Neighbors said the homeowner was seen at the house earlier in the day and believed she was still inside. This information turned out to not be true as the sole homeowner was contacted by phone, she was

“By investing in technical education in school districts across the state, we are connecting the dots and expanding career opportunities for thousands of students while positioning our manufacturers for success.” -Gov. Evers Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 2,927 students in 17 school districts statewide will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand job opportunities thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program. “There’s no denying the role

Military experiences and exposures are well-known factors that affect individuals’ health and well-being, both in the short and long term. This is especially true when active military personnel and veterans mobilize and deploy to hazardous environments, whether that means combat or natural disaster responses. “…They affect not only our service members but also their families and communities. By understanding and being aware of the risks and hazards they have faced, we can better support them through the services available within and