Category Archives: Local News

Bridge reconstruction work begins in Wauzeka
State Highway 131 from Wauzeka to Soldiers Grove Road has a closure for bridge reconstruction approximately 600 feet south of County E and approximately 1000 feet north of County E are in effect in ef...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025

Emily Berge running for 3rd Congressional District seat
Eau Claire City Council president Emily Berge has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for Congress in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Berge, a Democrat, becomes the sec...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025

Cuba City school threat found 'not credible'
The Cuba City Police Department says a recent school safety threat in the Cuba City School District is not credible. According to a press release form the Cuba City Police Department a student deliber...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Kieler off-ramp closed for maintenance starting Monday
The Grant County Highway Department has announced a temporary closure of the northbound off-ramp from Highway 151 at Kieler (Exit #5) for scheduled maintenance. The closure will begin on Monday, April...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 Hannah Rosen / CC

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business Management program ranked as the second-best in the country
For the second consecutive year, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Business Management program is listed near the top of a national survey. Best Value Schools has ranked the college's program ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 June Dairy Month Interviews Sponsored by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

UTV driver airlifted following Vernon County crash
A Readstown man was flown to the hospital Sunday with serious injuries following a UTV crash. According to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews responded to North Glass Road just before...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025
Death of 54-year-old woman under investigation in village of Blue Mounds
A 54-year-old woman is dead and a 31-year-old woman is in custody after a disturbance in the village of Blue Mounds on Monday. The Dane County Sheriff's Office was called at 11:44 a.m. to Smokey Mount...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025

Southern Wisconsin facing very high fire risk this week
Much of southern Wisconsin is at very high fire danger risk as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources expects dry weather and very high winds through Wednesday. The DNR said the higher risk of ...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 liz west / CC

Asbury is flushing fire hydrants through May 16
The city of Asbury will flush fire hydrants between Monday, April 14, and Wednesday, May 16. Customers might experience discolored water, unusual tastes or odors and/or lower than usual water pressure...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025 photovs / Depositphotos.com

Portions of a Dubuque road are still closed following Sunday fire
Portions of two Dubuque roads remain closed today for utility repairs following a hazardous incident Sunday that involved a downed power line, a vehicle fire and an underground gas leak. University Av...
Courtney Chaffee Apr 15, 2025





