Eau Claire County

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

70 School Districts Have Referendums on April Ballots

Three districts in Wisconsin talk about why they need financial help.

School Funding Lawsuit Highlights Legislature’s Ongoing Failures

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.

Gov. Evers, DWD Award $250,000 in Commercial Driver Training Grants, Bolstering Statewide Driver Workforce

Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Ride Across Wisconsin Returns to Eau Claire for 11th Anniversary on July 11, 2026

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates

Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.

One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Elections

"We found it makes a tremendous difference when neighbors understand their community, know people, and understand their way of life. They can connect on a more individual basis. It is much more effective than just another campaign ad or someone flown in from out of state and paid to do it, when it's someone who actually has the same stakes and benefits as you. That's why we focus on neighbors talking to neighbors." – WisDems Chair Devin Remiker

Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith

New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend

Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties this week

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2025 Ride Across Wisconsin Event Provides Fresh Views and Experiences for Bicyclists

Bernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha

They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1

Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2025 Ride Across Wisconsin Event Provides Fresh Views and Experiences for Bicyclists

Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities

Seventy-eight children were placed out of state for care in 2023.

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Gov. Evers Appoints Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races

A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?

DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 22 employers and new or increased wages for 2,133 trainees

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Manitowoc dentist Dr. Chris Hansen as president

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Trempealeau County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

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

Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?

Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'

WisDOT announces 2022 Excellence in Construction awards

Contractors honored for projects in Brown, Dane, Eau Claire, Lincoln, Racine and Washburn counties

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?

Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.

Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Eau Claire dentist Dr. Christopher Johnson as president

Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums

But county-level referendums were only advisory

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

Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?

5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.

Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues

Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.

Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles

Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

High Court Considers Juvenile Shackling

Judges call for banning shackling in courts. State Supreme Court seeks public comments on issue.

Gov. Evers Appoints Peter Rindal as Eau Claire County District Attorney

Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former District Attorney Gary King.

Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee

All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities

More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Pilot Program to Test SpaceX Internet Service in Eau Claire County

Rural residents, businesses will test Starlink service

State Sees Second Case of Coronavirus Variant

A case in Waukesha of variant first discovered in UK and believed to spread more rapidly.

Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates

Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

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

Circuit Courts Limit In-Person Proceedings

At least five counties have taken actions to suspend jury trials or limit in-person hearings.

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 Plan For Mass Vaccine Distribution

Officials working on the logistics of vaccinating millions once it is ready.

12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote

ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.

Pence Says Trump Will Nominate RBG Replacement Saturday

The vice president announced this during a campaign tour of Wisconsin.

UW System Behind Testing Dorm Residents

Ramping up COVID-19 testing nearly two weeks after classes started at most campuses.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin in 2020

State and local public health officials remind everyone to protect themselves against 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

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

County Jails Cut Inmate Population

Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.

One Million In State Voted By Mail

But total turnout for election still way down for spring presidential primary.

Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

Judge Jill Karofsky announces additional support from judges, elected officials, and Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Appoints Tina Pommier as Eau Claire County Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Eau Claire County

AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin

Counties Exhausting Snow Plowing Budgets

Record snow in February has left some counties with no winter plowing budget for rest of year.

State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%

Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.

DNR to Implement Mandatory CWD Sampling and In-Person Registration for Six Townships in West Central Wisconsin During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season

CWD is a contagious neurological disease of deer, elk and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Poverty Hasn’t Declined in State

Study finds no decline since Great Recession. Milwaukee County the worst: 17% in poverty.

State’s Reported Rapes Up 34% Since 2014

Rise in reported sexual assaults over last five years may reflect Me-Too movement.

Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race

Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.

Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids

Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free

Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."

A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!

On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.

Local Governments Beg State to Fix Roads

Municipalities have passed 559 resolutions calling on state leaders to fix the roads budget.

State Shifts Cost For New Bridges

Walker administration policy means counties pay entire bill if bridge built to accommodate traffic growth.

Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin

“I’m honored to have earned the support of so many well-respected elected officials, from Superior to Beloit.”

Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties

Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.

Governor Walker Discusses Wisconsin’s Booming Economy at Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce

“Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century.”

Growing Pains for Hemp Industry

It’s legalized, yes, but state could be more supportive.

Governor Walker Appoints Barron County District Attorney

Wright brings over 24 years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law to the position.

36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes

Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants