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    Wisconsin Participates in National Policy Conference

Looking Local: UW STOUT Students Discover the World of Shakespeare in Study Abroad

Looking Local: UW STOUT Students Discover the World of Shakespeare in Study Abroad

UW-River Falls Art Gallery Presents Exhibition with Dean Allison, Glass Figurative Sculptor 

UW-River Falls Art Gallery Presents Exhibition with Dean Allison, Glass Figurative Sculptor 

Man Convicted in La Crosse Shooting

Man Convicted in La Crosse Shooting

Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Original Banbury Art Crawl is back this weekend…. With fine art and great Valentines gift ideas! The Banbury Art…
Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems for…
Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage recently done to snowmobile and ATV trail markers on the Chetek Chain…
UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police say a Sunday night distress call referencing a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence hall appears to have been a…
EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Transit is offering free bus rides today in recognition of Transit Equity Day.  Transit Equity Day is a…
Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new podcast is being launched to help parents understand the relationship between children and technology. The Stevens Point Area…
UW Expands AI

UW Expands AI

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Universities of Wisconsin are planning to expand their use of AI throughout their 13 universities. UW President Jay Rothman…
Women’s Health in WI

Women’s Health in WI

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin ranks 14th in the nation for women’s health care, according to a new study from SmileHub.
Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) announced his support for recently introduced legislation to fully legalize cannabis in the…
Looking Local: UW-River Falls hosting free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series 

Looking Local: UW-River Falls hosting free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series 

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin–River Falls has released the spring 2026 schedule for the free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series featuring a…
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