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Harvey Fiedler is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 8.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Harvey Fiedler

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 8 is Prescott High School junior Harvey Fiedler, who was nominated by tech education teacher Logan Figueroa. “Harvey is a person who … more

4/8/26

CAPITOL REPORT: 2026 High Court Race Returns to Normal Spending

The April 7 state Supreme Court election was a return to normal. At least when it comes to spending by the candidates and their allies. The previous two elections for the high court set … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 4/8/26

The East End Redevelopment Plan includes the redesign and reconstruction of Broadway, Morse and Wall streets.

East End Redevelopment bid comes in under originally budgeted price tag

ELLSWORTH — The East End Redevelopment Plan, which includes the redesign and reconstruction of Broadway, Morse and Wall streets, was back on the docket at the April 6 Ellsworth Village Board … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/8/26

Ave Maria Academy middle school students were at hand serving appetizers and helping with the live auction at the annual gala at Molly’s on Main.

Ave Maria supporters foray into the Wild West

PLUM CITY – Folks wrangled up a mighty fine time at Ave Maria Academy’s 2026 Wild West Gala held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Molly’s on Main in Plum City. As with any round-up, guests … more

4/8/26

Annabelle Jensen, a senior double majoring in horticulture and Spanish, stands in the UW-River Falls greenhouse. Jensen says taking college courses while still in high school gave her a head start on her degree and helped her find her career path.

Dual enrollment programs give high school students a head start on college degrees

RIVER FALLS – Hayden Halstead, a first year University of Wisconsin-River Falls management major from New Richmond, had a great start on a college degree and a career before he even … more

4/8/26

UW-River Falls Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth cuts the ribbon during a grand opening celebration for the Science and Technology Innovation Center on Tuesday as Gov. Tony Evers, State Rep. Shannon Zimmerman and other university officials and special guests look on. Hundreds of community members toured the new facility, which opened to students January 26.

UW-River Falls celebrates SciTech grand opening with community celebration

RIVER FALLS — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed community members and special guests for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) on … more

4/8/26

The Trenton Town Hall is located at W7926 250th Ave. and is owned by the Ellsworth Community School District. It was once known as the Wilson School and closed in 1958.

Trenton township plans to build town hall/shop

After months of deliberation and careful study, the Trenton Town Board has decided to build a new combined town hall and municipal shop building. A fact sheet prepared by the board in March 2026 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/8/26

Tabor Lutheran Church, located at N1298 530th St., Bay City, remains a beacon of hope and community along the Great River Road between Bay City and Maide Rock.

A beacon of hope on the hill: Tabor Church marches on

BAY CITY – As visitors ascend a steep hill on the Great River Road between Bay City and Maiden Rock, a white steeple comes into view. The bright white country church has been a beacon of hope and … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/8/26

Prescott’s R5 Manufacturing is a student-run business where they woodwork and weld, market the products and are paid for the time put in. The group is holding an open house from 6-8 p.m. April 15 with the goal of raising money for the program.

Student-run woodworking and welding business hosting open house fundraiser

PRESCOTT — Prescott High School’s R5 Manufacturing has quickly grown into a major technical education opportunity. The program is a student-run business that takes on clients and goes through the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/8/26

Unofficial results for local races are in: Ellsworth voters say 'no' to referendum, other results

The unofficial election results are in for all local races. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk * while winners are highlighted below in red. Pierce County Board District 1 Kris … more

Staff report | 4/7/26

Alison H. Page has been selected as River Falls' next mayor, with 2,248 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Page upsets Toland as RF mayor; Abdouch, Walker elected as alderpersons

The unofficial election results are in for the City of River Falls. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk * while winners are highlighted below in red . River Falls City Council Mayor … more

Staff report | 4/7/26

No injuries were reported at an April 6 structure fire on South Sixth Street in River Falls.

None injured in RF home/daycare fire

RIVER FALLS – There were no injuries reported in a structure fire at a residential home on South Sixth Street in River Falls at 7:44 a.m. April 6. “Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy … more

Staff report | 4/7/26

Left: Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, in Germantown. (Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local). Right: Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor in Wautoma. (Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)

Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart

Editor’s note (March 25, 2026): The debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor was rescheduled for Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m . The original debate was … more

By Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch | 4/1/26