A Dunn County high school student is receiving a ten-thousand-dollar scholarship to put towards his college education. Boyceville High's William Engel is receiving Olympiad Founders' Scholarship. He is one of just five students nationally to receive the science award this year. An estimated four-thousand students applied for the scholarship which is award based on academic achievement, community engagement and commitment to Science Olympiad.
The City of Wabasha will be holding the annual spring clean up event on May 16th from 8-Noon at the Old Athletic Field. The event will be for Wabasha and Kellogg residents only. No yard waste, garbage or hazardous waste will be accepted. For a complete list of acceptable items, contact Wabasha City Hall.
The City of Wabasha has closed Lawrence Boulevard East at the Baily Avenue intersection due to road construction. The road was closed as construction at the intersection of Main Street, Washington Avenue, and Market Street may not always allow thru traffic.
In closed session today, members of Eau Claire City Council will receive a list of those who have expressed interest in serving as the community's interim city manager. Stephanie Hirsch resigned from the post last month. An announcement on the position is expected tomorrow.
Charges are being filed against an Illinois man following a Saturday traffic stop in Eau Claire. Wisconsin State Patrol says that Ramon Gonzalez Gonzalez was driving at twice the posted speed limit when pulled over on I-94 and that he showed signs of impairment. The suspect had two minors with him inside the vehicle. Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested for suspicion of OWI.
A former Winona high school teacher who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three students is going to prison. Eric Birth was sentenced yesterday to 90 months behind bars. The 32-year-old defendant also served as a track coach at the high school before he became a licensed teacher and gym teacher. Prosecutors say all three of the victims, were between ages 16 and 18, were on Birth's track team.
The rapid expansion of data centers is raising concerns over the permanent loss of prime agricultural land and the immense strain on local power and water resources. An agricultural policy expert thinks local county boards shouldn't have to face pressure, alone, from multi-billion-dollar tech companies wanting to build facilities. Jonathon Coppess, Professor of Agriculture Policy at the University of Illinois is concerned bout data-centers being sited on land zoned for agricultural use. In Coppess' view, siting of data-centers, because of the resource demands, is too much to ask of a board alone. He says while it could be handled by state legislators, this type of land-use question will ultimately need to be addressed by the federal government.
A Republican running for Wisconsin governor is getting an endorsement from a man who used to hold the office. Former Governor Tommy Thompson announced his endorsement of Tom Tiffany on Friday, calling him the right leader for the Badger State's future. Thompson added he looks forward to campaigning with Tiffany and other Republicans ahead of this November's contest. Thompson served as Wisconsin's governor until 2001 when he was picked to serve in the George Bush administration.
Wisconsin drivers could see a sharp rise in diesel prices soon. Gas-Buddy analyst Patrick De Haan says the state's average diesel price could top six-dollars per gallon. The current diesel average is about five-dollars-and-66-cents per gallon. De Haan says fuel prices increased across the Midwest, though Wisconsin saw smaller increases than some neighboring states.
Wisconsin health officials say new training for first responders is helping drive a sharp drop in overdose deaths statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently wrapped up a first-of-its-kind Overdose Prevention Summit series for first responders. More than 250 emergency workers from nearly 130 agencies took part in five regional summits, sharing local strategies and learning about a changing drug supply, including fentanyl and the emerging sedative medetomidine. DHS says partnerships with first responders are key, as overdose deaths in Wisconsin dropped more than 42 percent from 2023 to 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is continuing its assessment of flooding damage along the Wolf River in Shiocton. FEMA Spokesperson Nicole Wilson says any information they gather will be sent to Governor Tony Evers' office for review and the state will have to make a request to the agency for relief funding. And if the governor decides that they do need more assistance than what the state can provide, the request still has to be approved by President Trump. Wilson says FEMA will stay in the area until it has a total understanding of the impact.
Appleton is dropping its contract with Flock Safety. Mayor Jake Woodford announced Wednesday the city would not renew its contract with the security company. Flock Safety provides automated license plate readers to communities, but has faced increasing criticism from the public over privacy concerns. Mayor Woodford thanked Flock for helping the city solve crimes, but said that any regulations the city sets on the use of the data Flock is collecting cannot be enforced on the company itself or on other departments that might get access to Appleton's data.
A man is facing 21 charges in connection with an animal abuse case in Marathon County. Investigators say deputies found seven dead dogs, three dead goats, and ten malnourished dogs at a property in the Town of Day. Court documents say surviving dogs showed signs of severe malnutrition and were living in unsanitary conditions without food or water. The complaint says 29-year-old Joseph Carey told authorities he fell into a depression and stopped caring for the animals. Carey is expected back in court later this month to learn whether the case will proceed to trial.
Wisconsin dairy farmers and business leaders are urging the U.S. to maintain its trade deals within the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Treaty is about to be reviewed by the three nations. Wisconsin dairy leaders say trade deals are essential for exports and supply chain stability and growth.
A large African stork is drawing attention across the state. Witnesses say the marabou stork has been sighted all week and has two rings on its left leg. A representative with natural resources says the bird is not wild and likely escaped from captivity. The stork appears healthy and can fly.
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