
How many H-2A petitions made by WC Wisconsin News publication area employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the WC Wisconsin News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Karen Hurd highlights funding and partnerships for new mental health facility in Chippewa Valley
Representative Karen Hurd shared updates about legislative progress supporting a new mental health facility and encouraged fall tourism across Wisconsin.
- Viterbo University launches expanded merit awards program starting fall 2026
- Which West Central Wisconsin area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 27?
- Viterbo University advances in U.S. News & World Report college rankings
- La Crosse County outlines decade-long plan for opioid settlement funds
- Karen Hurd shares legislative updates and community engagement activities for September 2025
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Family and kids events this week in West Central Wisconsin: Sept. 21-27
Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in West Central Wisconsin this week.
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UW-River Falls sees rise in new first-year students for fall 2025
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has reported a 5% increase in new first-year student enrollment for the fall 2025 semester, based on preliminary figures from the first day of classes.
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Buffalo County Education: 1,850 students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year
There were 1,850 students enrolled in Buffalo County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office addresses fallen officers and House resolution
Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office released statements between September 18-19, 2025 regarding fallen police officers in Pennsylvania and recent congressional votes including a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk.
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Karen Hurd marks Air Force anniversary and POW/MIA Recognition Day in recent posts
Representative Karen Hurd commemorated the U.S. Air Force's founding and National POW/MIA Recognition Day in recent social media posts dated September 18 and September 19, while also sharing her advocacy for Assembly Bill 414 aimed at assisting...
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Documentary on Driftless Region to screen at Viterbo University September 23
A new documentary, "Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving Our Legacy," will be screened at Viterbo University on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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Who are the former West Central Wisconsin high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 22?
The week of Monday, Sept. 22 will see these former West Central Wisconsin area high school standouts in action.
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UW-River Falls secures $325K for student-led freshwater research initiatives
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) has received $324,944 from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to support seven water quality projects.
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Karen Hurd urges public input on agriculture rules and marks Constitution Day
Representative Karen Hurd encouraged constituents on September 15 and September 17, 2025, to engage with state agricultural policymaking and commemorated Constitution Day.
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Who from West Central Wisconsin area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 20?
Saturday, Sept. 20 will feature competition from these former West Central Wisconsin area high school standouts.