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First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending February 7th, there were more than 49-hundred first time filings in the state.  That number is more than 18-hundred filings less than the week prior.  Nationally, there was a decrease in the number of initial filings for the week.

On February 11, 2026, investigators with the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office located missing personKenneth W. Lewis in a wooded area of eastern Eau Claire County. Mr. Lewis was found deceased.An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death. Although Mr. Lewis has been located, the investigation remains ongoing. No additional information will be released at this time pending the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere

 As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for everyone on campus and throughout the community. Events are open to the public; some events require tickets. UW-Stout’s Year of Designcelebrates the innovation, leadership and impact central to Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. Upcoming signature events include: Art & Design Exhibitions Furlong Gallery opens its spring 2026 schedule

A measure defining “grooming” as a crime in Wisconsin is awaiting the governor’s signature.  The state Senate passed the bill yesterday with bipartisan support, following last month’s overwhelming approval by the Assembly.  The legislation makes it illegal to engage in a pattern of behavior intended to condition or entice a child for sexual purposes.  State lawmakers say the measure was prompted by gaps in state law exposed in a former Kenosha teacher case.  Governor Tony Evers is expected to sign

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is providing a financial boost to a domestic violence initiative in Vernon County.  The school is awarding a 447-thousand dollar grant to support efforts involving domestic violence survivors and their offenders.  Federal funding for the county’s Process for Change program was canceled in April of last year.

The City of Eau Claire is searching for its next great first responders.  Applications are now being accepted for the position of firefighter.  Eauclairewi-dot-gov has more details and you can CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

The Family Fare store in Chippewa Falls is closing its doors.  SpartanNash, which owns Family Fare, says its Bay Street store will begin making layoffs in April, affecting 57 employees.  A closure date and a reason for the closure have not been released.  This comes after the Family Fare store in Lake Wissota closed in March of last year.

Respiratory illnesses are beginning to trend downward across Wisconsin.  The latest data from the CDC says that while respiratory illness activity is still “moderate” across the state, emergency room visits for COVID and the flu are beginning to decrease.  COVID rates are currently higher than flu or RSV rates in the state.

The University of Wisconsin – Madison is being recognized by a major publication.  The school says Time Magazine ranked it as the 20th best university out of 500 institutions worldwide.  It also placed as the second best public university in the United States, with only the University of Michigan receiving a better score among those schools.  Among the items looked at by the magazine include academic capacity, performance, and global engagement. 

As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, Wisconsin is being ranked as one of the best states for singles.  That’s according to a new WalletHub study, which ranked which states are the best and worst for singles based off of factors such as the number of single adults in the state, the economics of those who are single, and the number of restaurants, attractions, and nightlife options which can be used for dates.  Wisconsin ranked as the sixth best state for