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Over a dozen new viruses have been identified in Wisconsin fish, including a type of coronavirus found in Walleyes.  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tests sport fish periodically.  Researchers at the University of Wisconsin SeaGrant program say the fish coronavirus is related to the avian influenza coronavirus that kills birds.  Researchers say it does not transmit to humans.

For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been recognized as a gold-level Military Friendly School for its efforts to create sustainable and meaningful education paths for the military community. The gold designation from survey agency Viqtory for 2024-25 in the large public university category shows the support the university has for veterans and their families, says Miranda Cross-Schindler, military and adult services manager at UW-Eau Claire. Cross-Schindler says UW-Eau Claire delivers exceptional services in veterans’ support, student assistance,

Whimsical Wonder is the theme of the ninth annual student art contest sponsored by WEA Member Benefits and the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. Young artists are encouraged to think outside the box and embrace the theme in their unique and imaginative ways. This could be a carnival where curiosities come to life, or floating islands suspended in the sky. The choices are as boundless as the artists imagination.Monetary prizes from the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc., will be awarded to 11 student winners, with one

ABOVE PHOTO: Flags outside of the Memorial Student Center honor veterans and service members. For the 15th year, University of Wisconsin-Stout has been named a Military Friendly® School for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for members of the military community. UW-Stout received a gold designation as a Military Friendly School, leveling up from its silver designation for 2022-23 and 2023-24. It also received a gold designation as a Military Spouse Friendly School. UW-Stout has approximately 400 military-affiliated students, who include veterans,

The Fall Creek Public Library has launched a public input and facilities needs campaign to test the residents’ interest in a new library and community center.  At a recent listening session in Fall Creek, the hired architect and library & village staff explained the proposed project. According the Building Projects website, “The purpose of building a new public library is to create a modern, accessible, and dynamic community hub that meets the evolving needs of our residents. The new library will

Hunters and anglers will be able to comment on proposed changes to hunting and fishing rules in Wisconsin at the DNR’s annual spring hearings next month.  Hearings will be held in every county, including Eau Claire, on April 8th.  Proposed fishing changes include holding trout season open on the first Saturday in April instead of the middle of May and opening the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan to commercial fishing for lake trout.  CLICK HERE TO REEL IN THE DETAILS.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is deciding not to overturn a lower court decision that defines some Amazon gig workers as employees.  The court has issued a unanimous ruling on the case, making the company responsible for roughly 200-thousand dollars more in payroll taxes in the state.  The logistics arm of the online retail giant had asked justices to reverse the appellate court decision from last year that classifies the company’s “delivery partners” as employees, making them eligible for minimum wage,

Utility companies in Wisconsin and the state’s building trade unions are announcing plans to further develop clean energy infrastructure.  Alliant Energy, Madison Gas & Electric, WEC Energy Group, and Xcel Energy say they will be building more solar farms, wind turbines, and battery storage facilities with the help of local union construction workers.  Dean Miller with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says they are excited to be a part of what he calls a “historic agreement”.  The Wisconsin Public

Two recently passed congressional spending bills include millions of dollars to support research at the University of Wisconsin.  The measures are setting aside a total of 56-million dollars toward projects at UW-Madison.  The largest chunk of the money, nearly 28-million, is going toward work at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Center.  Some of the other supported research focuses on biomedicine, the dairy industry, and rural development.

The Wisconsin football program is announcing plans for a home-and-home series with the University of California.  Wisconsin will travel to Berkeley for the first of the games in September of 2029.  The Golden Bears will then face the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on August 31st of the following year.  Cal holds a five-to-one all-time lead against Wisconsin, with the Badgers’ only win coming in 1946 — the first time the teams met.  The last Cal and Wisconsin matchup was