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Free haircuts for back-to-school season
MADISON, Wis. -- Students in the Madison area are invited to the 16th annual "Back 2 School Haircutz" event on Aug. 25, where JP Hair Design, Inc. will provide students with free haircuts just in time for the start of school.
Prairie du Chien’s Ritter posts sixth career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Mississippi River
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Boater Jeff Ritter of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Great Lakes Division. Ritter earned $4,247 for his victory.
Lehman’s Supper Club, a well known and beloved spot in Barron County, turns 90
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WEAU) - Supper clubs are as Wisconsin as a brandy old fashioned. Lehman’s Supper Club in Rice Lake turned 90 on Sunday, where many came out to the Barron County joint to express their love to it and the family that runs it. “We are just...
Specializing in Self-Care: CVTC Launches Aesthetician Program
It seems as if the term “self-care” has been used more in the past few years than ever before, and whether it’s an after-affect of the COVID-19 lockdown, social media, shifting perspectives on health, or a combination of those things and more, it is certainly reflected in the business world. In fact, Chippewa Valley Technical College’s new Aesthetician-Advanced Practice program appears to stem from that increased interest in self-care.
Longtime Eau Claire animal hospital under new ownership
EAU CLAIRE – Ark Animal Hospital – which was founded by Dr. Jeff Stepanek and his wife, Missy, in 1977 – is now under the direction of two new long-time area vets – Drs. Peter and Cathie Morrow, who also own and operate All Paws Animal Hospital in Mondovi.
Sgraffito tile workshop at Arts Center Sept. 14
Winona Arts Center (WAC) welcomes potter Richard Spiller for a sgraffito tile workshop on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will scratch a design of their choosing or creation on either nine four-inch tiles or four six-inch tiles. Each tile is red, earthenware, leather hard clay with a white slip that has been applied. Pieces are then bisque-fired; Richard will then apply a clear glaze, fire them again, and return them to the Art Center at a later date. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Payment is to be made to WAC at 228 East Fifth Street, Winona, MN 55987. Email jsbenson50@gmail.com for questions and to register to save your spot. Maximum class size is 12.
Feel Good Friday: UW Madison tours the state to celebrate 175 years
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – 175 years after UW Madison was founded, it continues prioritizing teaching, research and public service across the state. For Feel Good Friday, First News at Nine’s very own Badger, Kim Leadholm tells us how the university celebrates its impact while thanking Wisconsinites in the Chippewa Valley and beyond for their support.
Lake Hallie Center urgent care now open
LAKE HALLIE – Marshfield Clinic’s Lake Hallie Center, located at 129161 27th Ave., is now offering urgent care services from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The clinic is available for injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, yet need fast care. Brandon Parkhurst, Marshfield Clinic...
Sean Clifford may have lost his job before halftime of second Packers preseason game
Sean Clifford's lead in the backup quarterback race is fading fast. The Green Bay Packers held Jordan Love and the starters out of Sunday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos, giving them a good opportunity to evaluate Clifford and Michael Pratt. Clifford started the game, but Green Bay's offense came...
Northeast Wisconsin gas prices continue downward trend
CHICAGO — Gas prices continue to trend downward in Northeast Wisconsin. GasBuddy.com‘s latest survey finds the average in Appleton at $3.25 per gallon. That is down six cents from last week. In Green Bay, the average fell eight cents to $3.26 a gallon. The national average is down...
Rock County delegates begin week at DNC
CHICAGO — At the Wisconsin delegation’s Democratic Nation Convention breakfast Monday, state party chair Ben Wikler declared that “we are at the center of the political universe.” Two Rock County convention delegates said they could not agree more with Wikler’s assessment. “Just look at the lineup of guests on the first morning of the convention,” said Shawn Reents of Janesville. “We are getting a lot of attention because we are...
WATCH: Wisconsin Couple Gets Engaged at Hozier Concert, Fans Confused by Song Choice
Hozier was performing in our neck of the woods over the weekend. He did a show in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, August 17th, and the day before that he performed in Madison, Wisconsin. Hozier has an amazing voice and I love his music. Some of his music can have...
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