The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July. Trap locations are determined according to a grid- and data-based system. Most traps will be set along public roadside rights-of-way, but some may need to be set on private property when there

Expenditures up less than 1 percent The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved its budget at the board meeting on Thursday. Caleb Cornelius, vice president of administration and chief strategy officer, said CVTC is committed to student and community success through meaningful instruction and sound financial planning. "We focus on providing the high-quality educational outcomes that our students and community need while actively, carefully, and responsib

Speeding, tailgating and distracted driving are the leading causes of work zone crashes in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Patrol Captain Craig Larson joined WisDOT Northwest Region Director Tim Mason and industry partners on May 28 for a media briefing at the Wisconsin State Patrol - Eau Claire Post to stress the importance of safe, responsible driving in work zones – including the I-94 reconstruction project in Eau Claire County. “Motorists have the greatest impact on protecting