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One fatality in tractor-trailer crash outside Black River Falls

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 5:00pm
Wisconsin State Patrol investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer outside Black River Falls. One operator killed, second vehicle under investigation.

Keith Zuehlke, 1956 Snowflake jump champion, returns to watch Westby tournament

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 11:30am
Keith Zuehlke, a 93-year-old ski jumper who won the National Class A Championship in 1956, was recognized as a special guest at the 103rd annual Snowflake Ski Jump Tournament in Westby.

THE WAY IT WAS: 'Amish Farm Hands Maple Sap Hauling'

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 4:30am
This undated photo by James Holmlund shows three Amish men hauling freshly collected maple sap using a horse-drawn sled that could traverse deep snow and, based on the photo, could even ford large creeks. The gathering tank on the sled…

Chippewa Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College partner to provide free textbook

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 4:00am
A new open textbook, “Oral/Interpersonal Communication,” is now available through WisTech Open. Developed by Darrel Farmer, PhD, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Bridget Bell, MA, Gateway Technical College, the resource provides students with a practical, research-based guide to communication skills…

Super Bowl potato ad inspired by Wisconsin farm returns this year

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 6:34pm
An ad series inspired by a Wisconsin potato farm returned to the Super Bowl this year.

Pablo Center receives $900,000 in state funding to strengthen access, community programs

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:45am
Pablo Center at the Confluence has been awarded $900,000 in state funding to support long-term operational sustainability and the continued expansion of its core community programs. The funding was secured as part of a bipartisan government funding package led by…

Sunday Funday Racing comes to Eau Claire Feb. 14, 15

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 4:15am
Sunday Funday Racing is set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15, at Silvermine Ski Jump in Eau Claire. The family-friendly snowmobile and snow bike race weekend offers fun for all ages and skill levels.

Child sex offenders sentenced in Monroe County

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 5:00pm
Former Warrens couple sentenced to prison for child sex crimes in Wisconsin.

La Crosse mourns loss of community icon Pat Stephens

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 5:00pm
Beloved La Crosse figure Pat Stephens, creator of Rotary Lights and leader of Irishfest, passes away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of community involvement.

Exact Sciences’ cancer-detecting blood tests could be covered by Medicare under new federal law

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 3:51pm
Exact Sciences’ Cancerguard, a blood-based early detection test, is not covered by insurance and costs patients $689 out of pocket. But future Medicare coverage could change that.

Former Ringling family barn beyond repair, could be demolished

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:00am
Despite wanting to restore the barn, Heidi and Chris Ziarnik cannot because of irreparable damage to the roof and floor.

Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro providing virtual visits to Royall School District

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 5:00am
Discover how a pilot program at Royall Elementary School uses virtual visits to provide convenient health care for students, reducing stress for parents.

Farm decision making forum set for March 6 in Chippewa Falls

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:00pm
Farmers and ag professionals are invited to "Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets," Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest, 19947 County Highway J, Chippewa Falls.

St. Clare relocation part of La Crosse free health clinic's $3.2M expansion plan

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 2:30pm
St. Clare Health Mission officials announced Tuesday the clinic will move to a new building in downtown La Crosse.

Three-time sex offender sentenced to 20 years for transporting child porn

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:30pm
MADISON – A 40-year-old Trempealeau man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing and distributing child pornography, according to a U.S. attorney press release.

Over 400 join ICE protest day after 3rd Winona resident detained

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 9:30am
Protest against immigration enforcement in Winona draws hundreds after third Winona resident arrested.

Third annual Heart Walk set for Feb. 7

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:45am
Emplify Health by Gundersen and the R.W. Houser Family YMCA are again promoting cardiovascular health at the annual Heart Walk and Wellness Expo.

League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley offering voter registration training

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:45am
A free voter registration training will be offered March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Zoom by the League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley.

Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit is March 20

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:15am
The UW–Madison Division of Extension is hosting the Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit, a one-day educational event designed to increase water quality awareness by providing local information that enables community members to make informed decisions.

Gas prices in Wisconsin drop 5 cents in past week

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 10:00am
Average gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.49 today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,112 stations in Wisconsin.

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