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Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ethan Kranig

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 24 is Prescott High School freshman Ethan Kranig, nominated by teacher Shana Clauson. “Ethan has such a great attitude and he is … more

4/24/24

Prescott man charged with sexual assault

Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence. An 18-year-old Prescott man is being … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 4/24/24

Prescott High School speech team members competing at state included (back, from left): Rory Zuehlsdorf, Alissa Zerneke, Kendra Ogilvie, MaKenna Ogilvie, Allie Tibayan, Nora Boles, Riley Renteria, Coach Sponholz; (middle, from left): Coach Langer, Katie Huppert, Mack Eggers, Grace Ryan, Abby Stubbe, Sophia Kapsh, Cara Fiedler, Sophie Perez, Hunter Dearborn, Kassidy Hanson, Sage Brock; (front, from left): Andaria Henderson, Tylar Whaley, Kyra Dix, Camryn Rickers, Max Dearborn, Owen Henderson.

PHS speech team earns 9 gold medals

The Prescott High School Speech team competed at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association State Festival on April 19, 2024 at DeForest High School. The team collectively … more

4/24/24

CAPITOL REPORT: GOP U.S. Senate candidate Hovde putting millions into his own campaign

The U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin is well underway. Ads are running. And money is flowing. GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde loaned his campaign $8 million during the first quarter while … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/24/24

Pierce County Board sees four new faces

Pierce County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Rohl administered the oath of office to the new Pierce County Board, which convened Tuesday, April 16. Those elected are as follows (incumbents are … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Athletic Director Andrew Caudill presents option 1 to the Prescott School Board, which eliminates all athletic C-teams to the school board.

Prescott School Board weathers aftermath of failed referendum

At the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting, President Mike Matzek had reassured all that what will happen to the operations of the district is not a scare tactic but is based on facts and drastic … more

By Nicole Rogers | 4/24/24

Have A Heart Director Wanda Burnley (in jean jacket) accepts the $10,000 Power of 100 Women – Roberts/Hammond award on April 18.

Have A Heart welcomes new director

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – Have A Heart Inc. recently welcomed a new program director and the future looks bright for this nonprofit organization dedicated to adults with physical and developmental … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Becky Bradburn joined Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services on April 22 as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Industry veteran joins PPCS as CFO

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) announces Becky Bradburn as its next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Bradburn is an industry veteran with a wealth of … more

4/24/24

Gerrard Corporation is planning to build a 54-unit apartment building off Alexander Avenue in Crossing Meadows Business Park in Ellsworth.

New apartment building proposed for Crossing Meadows

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board meeting April 16 saw not only board reorganization, but plans for a new housing development in Crossing Meadows. The board approved a Certified … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Ellsworth okays water rate increase application

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board, on the advice of municipal advisor Ehlers, voted April 16 to submit a water rate application to the Public Service Commission different from the rate … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/23/24

Scout Emery, right, the 2024 UW-River Falls Queen of the Rodeo, and Faith Watz, left, carry a baby goat and supplies at the start of UWRF’s Ag Day on Campus. The UWRF Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter annually hosts Ag Day on Campus, which began in 2012. This year’s theme was “Growing for Generations.” The event included numerous informational booths, fun contests and more throughout the day on the campus mall. It concluded with a free evening meal in the Agricultural Science building and a panel discussion in the University Center about the future of agriculture.

UWRF event highlights importance of agriculture

RIVER FALLS – Agriculture was visible in many ways during the Ag Day on Campus event April 11 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The event began with speeches by numerous … more

4/18/24

Animal behavior expert Temple Grandin describes a more humane animal processing design she invented to a class of UW-River Falls students Wednesday during her visit to UWRF. Students discussed animal welfare, Grandin’s career, and other issues with her.

UWRF students interact with animal welfare icon Temple Grandin

RIVER FALLS – When University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Kelsey Kuehni had a question on April 10 about what is best practice when a mother pig scheduled for slaughter has babies, she had … more

4/18/24

BFA candidates at UW-River Falls hold exhibition

RIVER FALLS - University of Wisconsin-River Falls senior BFA candidates Serena Ben-Avraham, Emily Bos, Hannah Ferguson, Isabelle Hammond, Mina Lee, Piper Richter, and Megan Spott will present their … more

4/18/24

UW-River Falls Physics Professor Glenn Spiczak, seated, looks at the solar eclipse through a protective shield Monday afternoon with other faculty, staff, students and community members. Overcast skies spoiled the view for most in the upper Midwest, but the event still brought out many to Centennial Science Hall to catch a glimpse of some change in the sky and learn more about the phenomenon.

Totally eclipsed: UWRF hosts gathering for solar occurrence

RIVER FALLS – One moment the moon nearly blotted out the sun, with only a curved sliver of light showing around the edge of the moon’s dark body. Then the moon moved a bit more, … more

4/18/24

RF School Board celebrates Wildcat Pride, FFA

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board meeting March 25 focused celebrating successes within the district. Board member Mike Miller presented a Wildcat Pride Award to River Falls Lions … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/18/24

The River Falls City Council voted April 9 to annex two parcels totaling 22.66 acres from the Town of River Falls south of Larson Park.

City annexes 22 acres from Town of River Falls

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council voted unanimously April 9 to annex 22.66 acres from the Town of River Falls and zone it R-2 Multiple Family. The annexation petition, submitted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/18/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Amanda Miller

The Prescott Community Cub Student of the Week for April 17 is Prescott High School sophomore Amanda Miller, nominated by physical education teacher Jordan Hansen. “Amanda is always great … more

4/18/24

Fiscal Facts: School referenda passage rates on pace to decline

Voters across Wisconsin approved 62 of the 103 school district referenda held in this year’s spring elections, the February primary and April general election. If fall 2024 referenda fare … more

4/17/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Another big election for school spending issues

The spring election of 2024 was another winner for school spending issues, showing voters are willing to spend on education in their local districts. Voters approved more than $956.5 million of the … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/17/24

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the grand opening of the Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services Ellsworth chapel on Wednesday, April 3.

Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services celebrates new chapel

ELLSWORTH – Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services hosted an open house and ribbon cutting with Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday, April 3 to celebrate the completion … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24