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Medicaid payments for Procedures / Professional Services climb 8.6% in Eau Claire in 2024

Bye. e. harrisonMay 9, 2026

Medicaid disbursements for the Procedures / Professional Services category in Eau Claire rose by 8.6% in 2024, illustrating shifts in healthcare utilization and reimbursement trends.


Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

A single gas station in cities throughout St. Croix County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 2

The week’s cheapest E85 gas price in St. Croix County stood at $3.59 per gallon in the week ending May 2.
Dr. James C. Schmidt Chancellor

Nursing students attend policy summit in Washington, D.C. to learn about advocacy

Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing students joined Dean Kristen Abbott-Anderson at a national summit focused on health care advocacy. Participants discussed how federal policies affect patient care while gaining new perspectives on leadership roles within their field.
Nancy Kerr, Director at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Entertainment events this weekend in Chippewa Valley: Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10

Don’t miss out on these entertainment events happening in Chippewa Valley this weekend.

Oshkosh Corporation will host Design Wisconsin, UW-Stout’s annual event exploring innovative design

ByC. F. YostMay 7, 2026

Oshkosh Corporation will host this year’s Design Wisconsin event presented by UW-Stout later this month. The gathering brings together designers across industries to discuss innovation in industrial and fashion design. Featured speakers include experts from both academia and leading companies.


Marc Julian Bradley, Wisconsin State Senator for 28th District

Senator Julian Bradley addresses budget claims and honors nurses in recent tweets

Senator Julian Bradley commented on Wisconsin’s fish stocking program funding and honored healthcare workers and prayer traditions in several tweets posted between May 4 and May 7, 2026.
David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Chippewa County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.51 in week ending May 2

The cheapest per-gallon price for E15 gas in Chippewa County during the week ending May 2 was $3.51 per gallon.
Logan Von Berge

Who are the Chippewa Valley area high school alumni in action on Wednesday, May 6?

On Wednesday, May 6, these former Chippewa Valley area high school stars will be competing.