Chippewa County

When Transparency Is Disregarded

St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2.5 Million Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards

Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide

Brewers Announce Expansion of Trading Card Prints Program

Brewers to Produce Second Run of Trading Card Prints and Distribute to 30 Law Enforcement Partners Throughout the State

Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force

Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

Danielle Endvick Named Executive Director of Wisconsin Farmers Union

Wisconsin Physicians Call on Reps. Van Orden, Steil to Answer on Medicaid Cuts While on Recess in District

Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'

Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes

Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Over $2.7 Billion in USDA Funding Invested in Wisconsin Since 2021 – Four-year report provides details of projects and program funding

Four-year report provides details of projects and program funding

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Scheduled

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity in Wisconsin

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

County Prosecutors Won’t Pursue Charges in Case Involving Trump PAC

Citing conflicts of interest, they referred cases to other county prosecutors.

Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds

As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.

Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen

Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.

In 2023, Senator Baldwin Delivered for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.

Eight Wisconsin communities to receive $11 million in federal funding to create safer roads

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

New effort explores ways to support Wisconsinites living at home longer, for better health outcomes

New Bipartisan Group Will Fight Election Misinformation

Keep Our Republic will 'shine a light on the election system,' says state director.

DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $8 million in Grants, Loans for Wisconsin’s Freight Railroad Assistance Program

Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,400 Students

Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor

Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches

He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.

New skills open up manufacturing opportunities

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant project aims to help workers get the skills needed to thrive in advanced manufacturing

Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too

Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.

Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing

Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.

Senate Targets Elections Commission

Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?

Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe

After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.

Kleefisch To Be Closing Act For Jan. 6th Conspiracy Theorist Keynote Address

Rebecca Kleefisch & Ron Johnson Share Stage With Speaker Who Called Capitol Attack “Staged”

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates

Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Both Parties Back Election Law Changes

Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

How Will Legislature Investigate Election?

And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Health Departments Overwhelmed by Contact Tracing Work

Some are limiting tracing to high-risk cases, others have patients notifying potential contacts.

More than $14 million approved for transportation alternatives

WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots

The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

First Human Death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis Reported in Chippewa County

State and local public health officials encourage everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons

Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.

Limited Number of State Shooting Ranges To Reopen May 14