UW-Stout engineering students create portable toy tractor assembly machine for children

ByC. F. YostMay 5, 2026

University of Wisconsin-Stout engineering seniors developed a portable assembly machine that lets children help build wooden toy tractors from locally sourced ash wood. Their cross-disciplinary capstone project blends applied learning with community partnership while emphasizing student leadership skills.



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Chippewa County saw lowest price for regular gas at $3.37 in week ending Apr. 25

ByP. S. BenoitMay 4, 2026

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of regular gas in Chippewa County came in at $3.37 during the week ending Apr. 25.


Chancellor James C. Schmidt

UW-Eau Claire faculty honored with University Fellows, Karlgaard awards

Nine faculty members at UW-Eau Claire have received major fellowships recognizing their contributions in teaching, research, and service across disciplines including nursing, business communication, mathematics, computer science,and geography.The university highlights ongoing partnerships,campus achievements,and broader community impacts.
Emily Berge, President, City Of Eau Claire

Chippewa Valley hosts Local Government Meetings today

Chippewa Valley Local Government Meetings today.
Nancy Kerr, Director at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Chippewa Valley family and kids events planned for May 3-9

Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Chippewa Valley this week.

Which former high school stars from Chippewa Valley area will be in action for the week of Monday, May 4?

ByF. A. MckeeMay 3, 2026

The week beginning Monday, May 4 will showcase these former Chippewa Valley area high school standouts.


David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Week ending Apr. 25: Lowest premium gas in Dunn County reaches $4.43

The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Dunn County during the week ending Apr. 25 was $4.43 per gallon.
Emily Berge President at City of Eau Claire

Chippewa Valley hosts Local Government Meeting today

Chippewa Valley Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 6 pm.
Katherine P. Frank, Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Stout

UW-Stout breaks ground on $31.7 million renovation of Recreation Complex

The University of Wisconsin-Stout began construction on its $31.7 million Recreation Complex upgrade after receiving major donations from alumni Dallas and Edye Pankowski alongside strong student backing. The renovated facility aims to improve health resources while supporting academic success.