A man and woman in Adams County are facing multiple charges after resisting arrest and injuring two law enforcement officers. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy tried to serve a warrant on a previous charge to a man who stopped at a residence in the town of Big Flats. The man allegedly resisted arrest and a woman in the vehicle with the man reportedly started attacking the deputy. The deputy allegedly tased the man, but the woman grabbed
Read MoreBoth Marquette and Wisconsin are on their way to the round of 16 in the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship. The Badgers, who are the number two seed in their region and hosted first and second-round matches, posted a four-set win over seventh-seeded Georgia Tech. The Golden Eagles, who are seeded fifth in a separate region, stunned fourth-seeded Utah in five sets Friday at Salt Lake City. Marquette saw a two-set lead disappear before winning the fifth set 15-12. Both the
Read MoreOut-rebounding the Celtics doesn’t result in out-scoring the Celtics as the Bucks drop a close one. Milwaukee fell to Boston 111-105 in a game that neither team led by more than eight points. Damian Lillard scored 31 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 points and eleven rebounds. Bobby Portis came off the bench to match a season high with 18 rebounds, as the Bucks out-rebounded the Celtics 51-to-41. The loss was Milwaukee’s second in a row and dropped the Bucks
Read MoreWisconsin is getting seven-million-dollars to expand access to substance use treatment. The Department of Justice says the federal grant money will go toward the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative. The program helps people struggling with addiction connect with support services before they overdose or get in trouble with the law. The DOJ says the initiative is possible through partnerships between health care providers, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Read MoreThere’s a new Clark County Sheriff. Governor Tony Evers is appointing Kerry Kirn as sheriff following Scott Haines’ resignation. He’s worked with the Sheriff’s Office for 33 years and is the current detective captain. Kirn will serve the rest of the current term, which ends in 2027.
Read More“Collis’s dedication to youth development and his commitment to serving as a pillar of support for the children and families in our community is exemplary…” -Derek White, President & CEO of the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley proudly announces that Collis McCloud Jr., the Association School-Age Childcare Director, has been honored as one of this year’s Empowered Leaders Resource Network 30 Under 30 award recipients. This prestigious award highlights the incredible achievements of young
Read More“The attack on Pearl Harbor changed the trajectory of our nation and our world, and today, we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and recognize the bravery and selflessness of our WWII veterans and their families, who dedicated their lives to defend and protect the values and freedoms we hold dear.” -Gov. Evers Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown
Read MoreFor the fifth consecutive year, the Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa County 4-H programs are partnering with the UW-Stout Art Education Department and Arts Integration Menomonie (AIM) to offer Art U, a virtual and in person art education program, to youth in the Chippewa Valley. All Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa County youth in grades 5K-12 are invited to participate, even if they are not enrolled in 4-H. Chippewa County 4-H Educator Jordan Blue emphasized the program’s inclusivity, stating, “We
Read MoreThis time of year with the spirit of the season upon us, there can be a special magic in the air and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we catch a bit of a Christmas miracle after a sudden accident. A college kid in Seattle managed to walk away unscathed after a huge tree fell on his car last week. He was driving home when it landed on his hood and crushed it. But there was just enough room, and he wasn’t
Read MoreLace up your Elf shoes and get ready to be a sidekick for Santa! You can be part of the spirit of the season as our own FESTIVAL OF TOYS is underway. Just bring unwrapped toys to Festival stores. Today, it is the Mall Drive location where you can drop of new, unwrapped toys, or cash to help families in our area this holiday season. All of the toys go to kids on our area and the help stays local
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