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Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours on Monday, April 14th, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Thorpedo Family Restaurant in Thorp. These meetings allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd. Residents of the 69th Assembly District who would like to meet with the representative during these office hours are asked to contact her Capitol office at (608) 237-9169 to schedule a 10-minute appointment. Appointments are

Wild turkeys are running ramped over the city of Appleton. Over the past few days community members have seen these turkeys from causing back ups to traffic, chasing people, and most recently, attacking cars. The police is requesting that the public stop feeding the turkeys. Police say that is the reason why they stay. They are expecting more food every time someone feeds them. Police officials say if the public continues to feed these wild turkeys, they can issue citations.

After a three-year absence, American Cruise Lines will make a return to the La Crosse area.  This will bring back riverboat tourism to the waterfront on the shores of the Mississippi River. The cruise line along with the city of La Crosse have agreed to a three-year contract. This will bring passengers to the area and explore local shops and restaurants while the boats are docked.

A celebration of life event is scheduled for Bob Uecker this summer. Uecker passed away at the age of 90 in January and was a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years. The event will happen during the team’s game against the San Francisco Giants on August 24. A pre-game program will include an event with special guests, who will share their best memories of Mr. Baseball. Uecker-themed baseballs and bases will be featured during the game. 

More than 14-hundred trees will be planted in Madison this spring. The City says the spring planting season will start today. Arborists with the city say the more than 30 different tree species chosen for planting were selected for their longevity. The planting process is expected to last through the end of the month. There will be a second round of planting this fall.

ABOVE PHOTO: From left, Sara Steffen, director of marketing and digital experience; Joni Geroux, VP of strategic communications and community engagement; and Nikki Riedel, marketing and promotions strategist, all of Chippewa Valley Technical College, were presented two awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, recently. Chippewa Valley Technical College has received two 2024 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in New Orleans, recently. The College’s marketing

ABOVE PHOTO: Stout Game Expo is on Thursday, May 8, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall and ballrooms. Spring semester is in full swing, and students at University of Wisconsin-Stout are gearing up for a plethora of events, inviting the community to celebrate their creativity, research and innovation. The Stout Spring Showcase, featuring special events in April and May which highlight what Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University is all about, includes: Fashion, gaming and design events rival industry exhibitions Fashion design and development students’ clothing

On April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:48 PM the Wisconsin State Patrol along with the Hudson Police Department respond to a car vs motorcycle crash with injuries on I-94 at milepost 1 westbound in St. Croix County. Preliminary investigation indicates the car was in the right lane and attempted to overtake traffic by using the right shoulder when it struck a guardrail causing it to veer back into the right lane where it collided with a motorcycle. Both the car

Fire officials are investigating a fire that took the life of a family pet in La Crosse.  The fire broke out late Saturday night on 1200 block of East Avenue South. When officials first arrived, they saw flames shooting from the roof of the house and coming out from the back.  Fire officials put out the fire quickly however the house suffered major damage. No one was home during the fire.

Construction is set to begin today in downtown Eau Claire on Madison, Barstow, and Farwell Streets. The orange cones and re-routes will be part of drive for quite some time as the project is expected last until mid-summer.