UW-Stout is taking a new name. The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a change in the name to UW-Stout Polytechnic. Leaders say the new name reflects Stout's mission in regards to applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences. The name change is the first for a school in the UW system since it was created in 1971.
We the expansion of Ridge Breeze Dairy in Pierce County, many are asking for changes to the livestock siting law to address local concerns over the large-scale dairies. One of those concerns according to 92nd Assemblyman Clint Moses is the damage to town and county roads. Moses would also like to see more transparency in what the public can expect from a proposed large-scale dairy moving into a community.
The Tarrant Park Pool is set to open. Durand Public Works Superintendent Matt Gills says everything is a go for the opening on Monday. For a complete pool schedule, visit the City of Durand Facebook page.
The Durand-Fun Fest begins today at Memorial Park. Durand Fun-Fest Chair Rhonda Sweeney says there will be music all three days. The parade will begin on Sunday at 2pm and will take the normal route. The city will open up the intersections of 3rd and 4th Avenue West at Madison Street for traffic during the weekend.
President Trump is coming to Western Wisconsin today. The White House says the president is coming to highlight his support for Wisconsin's farmers. As part of the president's trip, he is expected to speak at Custer Farm in Chippewa Falls.
Wabasha residents are reminded that Alleghany Avenue will be closed next week from Main Street to 2nd Street West for utility work. Crews will be installing new storm sewer infrastructure. The sidewalks will remain open during the street closure.
Charges against a former Monroe County transport officer accused of sexual assault are moving forward. David Griffin allegedly grabbed an inmate's genitals while he and another officer were taking him to the Monroe County Jail back in March. Charges of abuse of residents of penal facilities and disorderly conduct have been ordered held over for trial.
Outdoors enthusiasts are mourning a local climbing guide who fell to her death. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports 30-year-old Audrie Pelosi died after a climbing accident at Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin. A co-worker said Pelosi was setting anchors for a climbing class when she fell about 55 feet. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident. Pelosi was well known in Duluth's snowboarding community before becoming a climbing guide in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Consumer Protection is continuing to get reports of criminals renting or selling homes that aren't theirs. Director Mike Domke says they use real information about the homes and list on third party websites with tempting offers. The scammers are targeting people who need a place to live in a hurry, like workers moving to the area or people who have lost their homes. Domke says do your due diligence when picking property online. If you can't inspect the home in person, make sure to check who owns the property through other methods. Also make sure to talk with someone on the phone and ask questions about the property. If they can't answer or won't take the call, it may be a scam.
A family is being relocated after a fire in a single-family home in Eau Claire. ECFD was dispatched to a residential structure around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews brought the fire under control upon arrival and removed two cats that were inside the residence, with the homeowners not being home at the time. A probable cause is under investigation, but fire officials believe the fire began in the kitchen. The damage is estimated to be around 200-thousand dollars.
Alliant Energy Corporation is expected to receive federal funds from the Trump administration's for coal plant investments. Trump will use the Defense Production Act, which grants the president emergency authority to take over domestic industries, to invest 425-million dollars into 13 coal plants across the country. AEC made the cut, which is headquartered in Madison. A White House official says the fund will be used to "invest in upgrades to extend operational lifespans, reinforce grid reliability and keep electricity prices low as demands grow."
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is awaiting a judge's ruling on her motion to dismiss her guilty verdict. Lawyers were in court yesterday for oral arguments on the motion, which replaced her originally scheduled sentencing date. A jury convicted Dugan of felony obstruction in December for helping a man in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest. It's believed the case will likely head to the federal court of appeals no matter what the ruling is. The judge's decision is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
An inmate death at the Rock County Jail last year leads to a federal lawsuit. Inmate Adam Randall died in February of 2025 from septic shock caused by bacterial pneumonia. A civil complaint filed Wednesday in U.S. Court in Madison by Randall's estate claims that staff didn't take proper action when he showed signs of pneumonia and requested medical help prior to his death. An attorney for the estate said the staff's alleged handling of the situation violated Randall's 14th Amendment rights to provide basic care for him while in jail. Randall was facing charges of bail jumping at the time of his death.
The Minnesota Department of Human Service has notified more than 24-hundred providers that they will be removed from Minnesota's health care programs. This comes after a massive revalidation process as the state battles with the federal government over two-billion-dollars in funding. Of the nearly six-thousand providers reviewed, officials say only just over two-thousand were successfully revalidated.
It's time for June Dairy Month! The 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow says the annual celebration of everything dairy had much more basic roots. "This celebration as June Dairy Month began officially in 1939, but it actually started as National Milk Month back in 1937, and its roots really aimed to promote consuming milk and the great benefits of consuming milk." Hagenow says there are a myriad of events and celebrations taking place across the state, and you can find out more online at Wisconsin Dairy dot Org.
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