Content referencing Chippewa County
When Transparency Is Disregarded
St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Bill Lueders
Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force
Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.
May 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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.'
Mar 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes
Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
County Prosecutors Won’t Pursue Charges in Case Involving Trump PAC
Citing conflicts of interest, they referred cases to other county prosecutors.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds
As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen
Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey
New Bipartisan Group Will Fight Election Misinformation
Keep Our Republic will 'shine a light on the election system,' says state director.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches
He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too
Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing
Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Senate Targets Elections Commission
Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?
Nov 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe
After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
Both Parties Back Election Law Changes
Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Will Legislature Investigate Election?
And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?
Nov 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Health Departments Overwhelmed by Contact Tracing Work
Some are limiting tracing to high-risk cases, others have patients notifying potential contacts.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots
The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
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.
May 21st, 2020 by Parker Schorr
