The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites the community to gather in remembrance and gratitude this Memorial Day at the River Prairie Veterans Park in Altoona. The annual Memorial Day ceremony will feature a solemn Legacy Stone dedication, adding new, permanently engraved monum…
As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety.
A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation.
Partly sunny Friday, with a high near 68. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig’s disease. On Saturday, June 6, the local community will gather to support people living with ALS at the Walk to Defeat ALS Chippewa Falls to raise hope, show support and take action for …
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association is proud to announce the hiring of Carrie Andringa as its new event manager.
Photos from Thursday’s Big Rivers Conference baseball game between Chippewa Falls and Menomonie at Casper Park. Chippewa Falls won 5-2.
Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time alum at University of Wisconsin-Stout, crossed the commencement stage once again on May 16 – not to receive an additional diploma, but as a guest speaker to address Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University’s Class of 2026.
Xcel Energy is reminding the public to stay out of restricted areas at the Cedar Falls Hydro facility near Menomonie following a recent increase in trespassing incidents in active construction zones, particularly as Memorial Day weekend approaches.
Hope is on the move. Residents across the Chippewa Valley are coming together for the annual NAMIWalks Chippewa Valley, part of the nation’s largest and most vibrant mental health awareness event series.
Boyceville High School Class of 2026 had 25 students receive recognition for their academic and volunteer efforts at the Awards and Scholarship Program this year.
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8 am Tuesday. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
University of Wisconsin-Stout’s game design programs continue to climb in the rankings among their peers around the nation, rising to No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all public universities in the United States, according to the latest figures published by Animation Career Review.
This weekend will be a mixed bag as far as weather is concerned, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of dealing with mental …
Some like it hot. If you are one of them and live in the River Valley Region, you should be happy the next couple days, according to the National Weather Service forecast:
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Women’s Giving Circle Grant Cycle, while the Foundation’s next Community Impact Grant Cycle will officially open on June 1. Local nonprofits, government organizations, school…
Summer is coming to the River Valley Region slowly but surely, according to the National Weather Service.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout head women's basketball coach Sam Clayton has announced the hiring of Mattea Voss as the program's assistant coach. With a remarkable coaching and playing background, Voss brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Blue Devils' program.
The St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society meets May 21 at 7 p.m.
River Valley Region residents can look forward to summer-like temperatures as the week progresses, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely before 9 am Tuesday. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New…
The newly elected Dunn County Board of Supervisors has selected a new chairman. At the organizational meeting following the April election, Randy Prochnow (District 24) was elected to lead the board.
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