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Wisconsin homicide rate estimated at 5.3 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Wisconsin last year recorded a homicide rate of 5.3 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 2.7 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

Derrick F. Van Orden's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to Diane M. Hendricks

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 7, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Derrick F. Van Orden, Van Orden for Congress, refunded $2,900 to Diane M. Hendricks on Aug. 26, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Kind lauds revamped tariff exclusion process, 'looks forward to working with Biden administration'

By David Hutton | Oct 7, 2021

With many lawmakers urging U.S. trade officials to enable American businesses to seek relief from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, United States Trade Rep. Katherine Tai is now moving in that direction.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Independence in 2020

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 7, 2021

Of the 1,342 people living in Independence in 2020, 52.4 percent (703) were women and 47.6 percent (639) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the WC Wisconsin News.

'I love it': Wisconsin expected to lead U.S. in cranberry production for 27th year in a row

By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021

It's looking like a good year for cranberries in Wisconsin, again.

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Kind 'proud to secure funds' for La Crosse health center

By John Suayan | Oct 7, 2021

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) expressed satisfaction toward one of La Crosse’s health centers being allocated American Rescue Plan Act funding.

'Reaching higher:' Legislative package would improve Wisconsin higher ed, legislator says

By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021

A proposed new package of bills in the Wisconsin of legislature would improve the state's higher education system, State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), one of the sponsors, said on Twitter.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Onalaska stagnates at one

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Onalaska who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Mondovi sign pledge on Oct. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mondovi who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

After Zuckerberg donations, Democrat support in Wilton rises 4% in 2020 election

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 6, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 50% of the vote in Wilton.

'Those who bravely served this nation' honored on Veterans of Foreign Wars Day

By David Beasley | Oct 6, 2021

On Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) praised veterans for their sacrifices.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Kendall in 2020

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 6, 2021

Of the 475 people living in Kendall in 2020, 54.9 percent (261) were women and 45.1 percent (214) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the WC Wisconsin News.

Derrick F. Van Orden's campaign committee refunds $500 to Brad Beecroft

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 6, 2021

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Derrick F. Van Orden, Van Orden for Congress, refunded $500 to Brad Beecroft on Aug. 15, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Ribbon Cutting - Color Block - New Art on October 14

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate new artwork /Sculpture Tour park around SHIFT, event is around Alley!

City of Eau Claire City Council Legislative Session on Oct 12

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

While City Hall offices and meeting rooms remain closed in response to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually through online meeting systems and will be available to the public via Webex using a computer, tablet or smartphone (requires Webex app), or telephone (audio only) using the link or dial-in number.

Microsoft Excel - Level 2 (Intermediate) on Oct 15

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Learn to use templates; create and modify charts; and use common functions, absolute cell referencing, 3-D formulas, conditional formatting, sorting, and filtering data.

Ellsworth Public Library presents "Twenty-Two Farms Animal Sanctuary" on Oct 12

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Chris and Gina Mizell, owners of Twenty-Two Farms Animal Sanctuary in Baldwin, will be presenting their story of how the sanctuary got started, talk about the various animals they rescue and provide insight as to the day-to-day happenings at the farm.