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On June 15th at 11:58 am, the Sawyer County Dispatch Center received a call reporting a man with a gun at a residence located on Sun-N-Sno Road in the Town of Round Lake. The caller, who was caretaking for the homeowners dogs at the residence, reported an unknown male occupant inside the residence who claimed he resided there. The caller also reported that the unknown male was in possession a handgun and an AR-15 style rifle.  Sawyer County Deputies responded

The man accused of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband has ties to Wisconsin. Investigators say 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the shooter who targeted two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, once owned a home in the town of Sheboygan. Those records show he bought the home in 2005 and sold it in 2014. Boelter’s LinkedIn profile suggests he was an operations leader at Johnsonville Sausage from 2004 to 2008, although the company has not confirmed his employment. The

 An unassuming slab of grey concrete recently poured on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus is much more than a sidewalk in front of a pair of bus shelters – it’s an example of how engineering can lead the way to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future. On a bright spring day the innovative concrete concoction was mixed, poured, shaped and finished by about a dozen members of the Student Construction Association under the expert eye of Associate Professor Kevin MacDonald, director of the B.S.

Eau Claire County is reminding residents to be aware of Elder Abuse and that includes local efforts to ensure safety in our vulnerable populations. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is recognized each year on June 15th. It was launched in 2006 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse to raise awareness of the abuse, neglect, and exploitation experienced by millions of older adults around the globe. Elder abuse affects individuals

Chippewa Valley Technical College Respiratory Therapy Instructor, Kirsten Holbrook, has penned “Respiratory Therapy: An Open Workbook for the Entry-to-Practice Student,” published by WisTech Open, the Wisconsin Technical College System’s hub for openly licensed educational resources. This free resource provides essential hands-on learning for students preparing to enter the respiratory care profession. This workbook, tailored to the needs of entry-level respiratory therapy students, reinforces key concepts through active learning and real-world application. With exercises aligned to core competencies and current clinical practices, the

Zorn Arena, the facility that hosted commencements, championship basketball games and rallies for future U.S. presidents on the UW-Eau Claire campus, will be demolished along with attached buildings in the coming weeks. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE CHANGING CAMPUS LANDSCAPE.

Enhanced security is in place at the Wisconsin Capitol this week following the politically-motivated killings in Minnesota this past weekend.   Assembly Speaker Robin Vos asked that additional safety measures be established as lawmakers prepare to meet tomorrow.  Investigators say the names of roughly a dozen Democrat officials from Wisconsin are included in the documents left behind in a vehicle used by alleged shooter Vance Boelter.  He is in custody and accused of killing Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and

A Rusk County man who authorities say stole more than 100-thousand dollars from his workplace is learning his fate.  According to reports, 27-year-old Lucus Jones was employed by the Marketplace in Ladysmith when the money went missing.  He was charged with theft in a business setting and yesterday was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay back more than 75-thousand dollars.

The family of an Eau Claire middle school student is celebrating after they were recently named the winner of the statewide finals for the National Civics Bee competition. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition aimed at inspiring young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.  A South Middle School student named Leila won the state competition on Friday which means she collects a one-thousand dollar prize and will represent Wisconsin at the national finals in

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the western part of the state Monday to talk home ownership and affordable housing.  In comments made after Evers toured a new affordable housing project in La Crosse, the governor said that the key to affordable housing is bringing partnerships together including the state, organizations and nonprofits.  Evers says that housing is something that everyone has to have and that it is critical to having a good life here in Wisconsin.