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Two BMX bikers from Wood County are slated to compete in the World Championships. Eighteen-year-old Talynn Dickey and eight-year-old Rowyn Fischer will be part of the competition in South Carolina. Both girls qualified during performances in Virginia in February. The competition begins on Sunday.

Update 5/15/24: The dog involved in the bite is pictured in the below image. The health department is hoping to identify and speak with the dog’s owner to check that the dog is up to date on their rabies shots. If the dog is not up to date on rabies shots, the dog will need to quarantine at a veterinary office for a period of time. Officials try to contact pet owners after an animal bite to verify their pet’s

 Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $1.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut energy costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses power our rural communities, creating jobs and economic opportunity for families across the Badger State,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to help these Made in Wisconsin businesses cut energy costs, combat climate change, and increase the efficiency of their operations.”

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 9:10 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received several calls of two people in the water near the docks at Lakeside Cantina in Chetek. One of the subjects was immediately located and pulled from the water, the other subject remained missing. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Chetek Ambulance, Chetek Fire Department, WI DNR, Chetek Police Department, Marshfield Medical Center Ambulance and Mayo Helicopter all responded to scene. Upon arrival

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received a call of a 4-Wheeler accident on the ATV trail just north of Dallas on 17th St. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the WI DNR, Dallas Ambulance, Mayo Ambulance, Dallas Fire Department, Barron County First Responders and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows a 16 year old from Hillsdale lost control of his ATV on the ATV

Immersing themselves in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s international travel opportunities expanded the worldview of two Blugolds who have been selected for 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, the recipients say. YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Zachary May, who graduated in December 2023, will participate in an English teaching assistantship in Argentina, while May 2023 graduate Anna Wendorff will be an English teaching assistant in South Korea. UW-Eau Claire’s combination of strong academic programs and experiential learning helps

“Volume One and Nick Meyer have played a pivotal role in transforming the Chippewa Valley into a vibrant hub for arts and culture…” -Mike Golat, City Administrator for the City of Altoona. In a festive gathering at the River Prairie Festival Celebration of Arts, Volume One and its founder, Nick Meyer, were honored with the prestigious Champion of the Arts Award. This accolade recognizes their significant contributions to the cultural landscape of the Chippewa Valley. Founded in the spring of

Lynn Niggemann has spent most of her career working in public service, first for UW-Stout, then the city of Menomonie and now the village of Colfax.  But now, Niggemann is preparing to run for public office for the first time.  “With the announcement that I am taking the county position, so many residents have said they don’t want me to leave…” The Dunn County Board of Supervisors in April appointed Niggemann as county treasurer, and she begins May 28.  She

The rumble of Harley-Davidson engines will fill the air as the Great Lakes Harley Owner Group (H.O.G.) rolls into Chippewa Falls for an exclusive members-only rally from Thursday, June 6, through Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Hosted at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, this event is expected to draw more than1,000 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from across the Great Lakes region and beyond. Rally organizers have over 30 destination rides to choose from during the 3-day event, all showcasing our community and western Wisconsin.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a Joint Resolution in Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of their communities. On Wednesday, May 15 th , at 10:00am, area law enforcement agencies will host the Northwest