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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers who would like to work as campground hosts during the upcoming outdoor season.  Hosts typically stay at a campsite and spend a few hours each day greeting guests who are also staying at state parks.  They share information about the campground and facilities, help keep bathrooms and campsites clean, and perform light maintenance around the properties.  Those who are interested can find additional details WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

With Valentine’s Day now just a week away, many Wisconsin residents are considering gifts and treats that might make their mate smile.  According to online retailer Candy Store-dot-com, Hershey’s Kisses are a safe bet for those of us in the Badger State.  The company says sales data from the last 16 years shows that Kisses are the favorite in Wisconsin for Valentines.  The site lists Conversation Hearts as second-most popular, with the more elaborate Ghirardelli gift box landing at number

An 18 year old Pulaski man man will be sentenced in April for throwing a barrel filled with gasoline and diesel fuel into a bonfire two years ago.  The barrel exploded injuring more than a dozen people.  Sam Armstrong pleaded no contest to 13 counts of injury by negligent use of an explosive.  He also faces civil lawsuits filed by several of the people who were injured. 

Wisconsin lawmakers are debating a bill that would extend the window for prosecution in sexual assault and other serious crime cases involving D-N-A. Currently, prosecutors have one  year to bring the potential offender to court.  The new bill would extend that window to three years.  Supporters say it can take longer than a year to match DNA to a suspect.  Opponents of the bill say the state should hire more investigators to clear the backlog of DNA evidence waiting to

2.8.2024 UPDATE: The cause of the Charles apartment fire was the result of an electrical arc event igniting cellulose insulation in the attic. Investigation is still open. *** Marshfield Fire and Rescue responded to investigate a small amount of smoke coming from the attic at 103 W 2nd Street in the City of Marshfield. Upon arrival crews found smoke coming from a roof vent. Crews made entry to the attic to find a light haze of smoke. A smoldering fire

There could be an increase in wildfire conditions this spring in Wisconsin.  The Department of Natural Resources says the warmer weather and lack of snow cover will likely increase dry conditions this spring, and raise the risk of wildfires.  The DNR’s Andrew Sorensen says it’s not a matter of if these fires can start even this early in the year, they’ve already seen it happen.  There was a small wildfire in Fairchild, near Eau Claire, on February 3.

In honor of her more than 18 years of actively contributing to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Provost Glendalí Rodríguez, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, is receiving a Regents Diversity Award from the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents. The award recognizes agents of change, who demonstrate exceptional efforts in fostering greater equity and diversity, including access and success to historically underrepresented, first-generation or economically disadvantaged students. It is given to individuals and programs that promote forward movement

The Hillside Cemetery office is closed until further notice. Please call 715-486-2098 for cemetery inquiries and services. Parks and Recreation Technical Services Coordinator Amy Beauchamp will assist patrons from the Parks and Recreation office located in the Second Street Community Center, 211 E. 2nd Street, Marshfield, WI. The Parks and Recreation Office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30P.M. and Fridays from 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is thrilled to invite the community to join them in celebrating their 20th year with the most anticipated events of the season, their Birthday Palooza and Birthday Encore celebrations! The Birthday Palooza is a fun, day-time event from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm featuring the entertaining comedy disco duo Koo Koo. Birthday Encore Event Details: Birthday Encore Event Highlights: For more information about Birthday Palooza or Birthday Encore, CLICK HERE AND PLAN THE PARTY!

Western Wisconsin’s congressman wants the governor to help with the planned hospital closures in the Chippewa Valley. Yesterday, Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden asked Governor Tony Evers to use any state or federal resources that can be tapped to make sure the people who use HSHS’ hospitals or Prevea’s clinics in and around Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls are not left without medical care. The two announced last month that they will be closing their hospitals and clinics by mid-April.