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    UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

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    EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

UW Expands AI

UW Expands AI

Women’s Health in WI

Women’s Health in WI

Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin now has the job for good.  Chadwick Elgersma has served…
Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire is recruiting applicants to serve on its Sustainability Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to…
Leinie’s Leading Lady

Leinie’s Leading Lady

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another member of the Leinenkugel family is taking over the Wisconsin-based company.  A social media post last week announced Katie…
Sun Prairie Jimmy Vs. Punxsutawney Phil

Sun Prairie Jimmy Vs. Punxsutawney Phil

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A groundhog in Dane County is predicting an early spring.  Sun Prairie Jimmy’s annual ceremony in Cannery Square yesterday finished…
Case of Measles Confirmed in WI

Case of Measles Confirmed in WI

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin health officials are confirming a case of the measles in Dane County. Health officials said the person became exposed…
Local Advocates, Officers Work to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Local Advocates, Officers Work to Help Domestic Violence Victims

News | February 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Family Support Center (FSC) has partnered with local law enforcement agencies since 2020 to implement the Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) across Chippewa County. When officers from the…
Nominations Open for the Second Annual Friend of Human Services Award

Nominations Open for the Second Annual Friend of Human Services Award

News | February 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nominations are now being accepted for the Second Annual Friend of Human Services Award, an honor recognizing individuals, organizations, or…
Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit Makes Splash

Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit Makes Splash

News | February 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Looking Local: AI Is Changing the Field of Agriculture

Looking Local: AI Is Changing the Field of Agriculture

News | February 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you picture working with artificial intelligence involving sitting in front of a computer at a desk in an office, Brandt Berghuis, a University of Wisconsin-River Falls assistant professor…
Looking Local: Colleges Partner to Provide New, Free Textbook

Looking Local: Colleges Partner to Provide New, Free Textbook

News | February 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new open textbook, “Oral/Interpersonal Communication,” is now available through WisTech Open. Developed by Darrel Farmer, PhD, Chippewa Valley Technical…
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