Aubrey Dorn of McDonell High School has been named as a 2024 WIAA Scholar Athlete Award recipient, one of 32 athletes from across Wisconsin to earn the honor. Dorn has a 4.0 grade point average, ranks first in her class academically and has earned 11 varsity letters in high school.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
Wisconsin women's tennis player Taylor Cataldi talks about her decision to play for the Badgers, how earning a black belt in karate helped her on the court and more in this week's One on One episode.
New federal rules aim to improve long-term care for residents and caregivers, addressing staffing and pay concerns.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
Trent Nitek, a senior sprinter from Lake Holcombe, is aiming to break state meet records in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Last year, Nitek narrowly missed setting new records in both events. This year, he is focused on improving his technique and preparing for tough competition. Nitek's suc…
Jennifer Mnookin visited with the Wisconsin Athletic Board as questions were raised about the Badgers' ability to retain players with NIL deals.
More than 80 years after joining the Army, a 102-year-old veteran from Chippewa Falls was presented with five medals and awards for his military service to the U.S.
Abi Bowe's single drove in Karlee Davis to deliver an 8-7 walk-off win for Cadott softball over Spencer on Monday afternoon.
Cadott and Cornell/Lake Holcombe both got valuable diamond time on Monday, with Cadott scoring 28 runs in the first inning in a 28-2 win. The Hornets are looking to be a factor in the Western Cloverbelt title fight while the Knights are simply looking for experience.
Photos from Monday's nonconference baseball game between Cadott and Cornell/Lake Holcombe in Cadott.
The warming trend is coming to an end on Tuesday as another cold front works over the state. Find out when and where showers and thunderstorms are most likely, what winds are expected, and how much we'll cool down in our latest forecast.
The topic of reproductive health has proven difficult for Republicans to counter, with Democratic candidates winning recent races when abortion was a major campaign issue.
Former Girl Scout Camp Nawakwa has reopened under new ownership as Our Nawakwa, a camp for church groups, youth organizations and retreat users in Cornell.
Vice President Kamala Harris meets with nursing home workers in La Crosse to discuss new federal requirements for staffing and compensation.
Three people were injured in a single vehicle crash suspected to involve alcohol late Saturday night in rural Menomonie.
Menomonie High School proudly presents "Hollywood: Movie Night Premier" as this year's prom theme.
The Chippewa County Track and Field Honor Roll recognizes the Top-5 efforts in every boys and girls outdoor event among Chippewa County's seven teams.
View a photo gallery of the best photos from the spring sports season in Chippewa County. Gallery will be updated throughout the spring.
Chippewa Steel general manager and head coach Chris Ratzloff is already at work in the offseason to reload for the 2024-25 season. The team featured a young roster this season with many players returning, while others are moving on to the next level.
Chippewa Falls softball went undefeated at the Watertown quad, defeating Watertown, Sun Prairie West and Kettle Moraine. Lauren Shepherd and Paige Steinmetz homered to lead a strong offense for the Cardinals.
About 200 residents of Chippewa Falls participated in an Earth Day cleanup to beautify downtown and show their support for the environment on Saturday.
Chippewa Falls High School Future Business Leaders of America members won recognition at the State Leadership Conference and competition. 14 students advance to nationals.
Discover the legal status of marijuana in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Learn about the difference between hemp and marijuana, and how cannabis products are sold in both states.
The 96th season of the Chippewa River Baseball League will begin next weekend with eight teams in action across four games. The league's 11 teams will play a 20-game schedule in effort to reach the league playoffs, set to begin at the end of July.
Missing 16-year-old Eau Claire student found safe after police search.
Stanley-Boyd baseball beat McDonell 10-0 in five innings, showing skill in all phases of the game. The Orioles scored in every inning and had strong pitching from Alex Williams and Dawson Ewer. McDonell struggled with errors and will look to improve their defense as the season goes.
The Chippewa Falls baseball team split a nonconference doubleheader with Holmen on Friday at Casper Park, losing game one 9-6 before rebounding for a 10-4 victory in game two. Plus more from baseball, softball and girls soccer.
Photos from Friday's Western Cloverbelt baseball game between Stanley-Boyd and McDonell at Oriole Park in Stanley.
Florida, Arizona and Iowa are among states noted for actions against wrong-way driving. A new handbook offers tips for Wisconsin and other states.
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Wisconsin hit the home stretch of its spring football schedule during Tuesday's practice. See what Luke Fickell had to say about a number of topics.
The Badgers are in the home stretch of their spring practice schedule. Here's what we saw during Tuesday's early practice.
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell discusses All-Big Ten safety Hunter Wohler after Tuesday's spring practice inside the McClain Center.
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell talks about injured outside linebacker Aaron Witt after Tuesday's practice inside the McClain Center.
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