Chippewa Falls’ Leinenkugels Brewery is closing after 157 years
After more than 157 years, Leinenkugel's beer will no longer be brewed in Chippewa Falls.
Nov
2024
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Salina Heller
A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.
Nov
2024
8
Wisconsin voters pass school district’s referendum for childcare center
In the Lincoln School District - which is Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan, voters saw a little something different on the ballot this week. It was a question that asked to borrow about $2.9 million dollars to add a childcare center onto the elementary school in Merrillan. It passed, with 57% voting in favor of the project.
Nov
2024
5
Why local business leaders helped this Wisconsin woman open a childcare center
After learning that businesses in Jackson County were losing $2.5 million a year due to a lack of local childcare, a group of employers came together to create solutions for families in their area.
Nov
2024
1
The surprising reason this mom doesn’t want Trump to defund Planned Parenthood of WI
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance says a Trump administration would “defund” the non-profit organization that helped this Wisconsin mom have a healthy baby.
Oct
2024
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Survey: Rural Wisconsin workforce and families are hurting due to childcare gaps
The lack of childcare in Wisconsin’s rural areas is keeping people out of the workforce, or is forcing them to work part-time, according to an early childhood survey. In addition to hurting families, the situation is making it harder for employers to find workers, too.
Oct
2024
30
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up the case to protect abortion rights
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to interpret the state constitution as it relates to making decisions about whether and when to have a child, including the right to have an abortion
Oct
2024
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How Sen. Tammy Baldwin is getting help to Wisconsin families for childcare
Sen. Baldwin delivered direct support in the annual funding package to projects expanding access to affordable childcare across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas with childcare deserts.
Oct
2024
23
You Can Cast Your Ballot NOW In Wisconsin
YOU CAN VOTE NOW IN WISCONSIN! 🗳️ Early voting, which is called in-person absentee voting, starts Oct.22 in Wisconsin! Why vote early? ✅ Avoid long lines and crowds ✅Avoid schedule conflicts on Election Day Speaking in Eau Claire on Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren...
Oct
2024
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VIDEO: Why This Wisconsin Farmer Is Voting for Tammy Baldwin
Les Danielson is a fourth-generation farmer in western Wisconsin. For him and others like him, who provide the vital role in the state's economy, the job is demanding. He appreciates that Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin led efforts to get mental health resources for...
Oct
2024
4
VIDEO: What Public Issues Are Impacting to This City Council President?
Local governments rely on federal funding for a lot of things - like infrastructure, health care, and public safety. Emily Berge understands that, and as the City Council President in Eau Claire, she knows who she votes for is going to affect everyone in her...
