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Pablo Center receives $900,000 in state funding to strengthen access, community programs
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
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
Former Warrens couple sentenced to prison for child sex crimes in Wisconsin.
La Crosse mourns loss of community icon Pat Stephens
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Protest against immigration enforcement in Winona draws hundreds after third Winona resident arrested.
Third annual Heart Walk set for Feb. 7
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
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
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
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.
Play ball! 2026 Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley registration opens
Registration is now open for the 10th year of the Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin that offers individuals ages 4 to 19 with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized,…
Remember when Jimmy the Groundhog bit Sun Prairie's mayor?
Jimmy the Groundhog got a bit famous for the incident in 2015.
Sunny skies, milder temperatures forecast this week across River Valley Region
After several weeks of bitter cold, milder weather is forecast across the River Valley Region.
How accurate is Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog?
Jimmy the Groundhog will be put to the test at 7:11 a.m. Monday. How accurate has he been?
Sun County Airlines resumes nonstop flights to Fort Myers
Sun Country Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop flight offerings to Fort Myers, Florida, from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.




