Westcott resigns as Memorial football coach

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Eau Claire Memorial football head coach Tom Westcott has resigned from his position according to a statement from the high school. Westcott had served as the head coach for the Old Abes for the last three seasons, following three seasons as an assistant coach. In his three years at the helm, Eau Claire Memorial put together a 2-25 record.

Voters reject 34 Wisconsin school referendums, approve 45

EAU CLAIRE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Schools across Wisconsin face a major hurdle when it comes to funding after voters said ‘no’ to passing district referendums. State Superintendent Dr. Jill underly released a statement following the election saying there were 79 school referendum questions on the ballot. “The school funding formula is broken, and it […]

Good news for Winona State is good news for Winona

From: Kenneth Janz, Ph.D., president, Winona State University. We have some good news to share from Winona State University this fall. More students are choosing Winona State, which benefits not just our university but the Winona community and the state of Minnesota. Our official 30th day enrollment is 6,532 students,...

Winona voters extend school equipment budgets

WINONA, Minnesota – Voters in the Winona schools district renewed a $16.8 million tax levy for maintaining facilities and acquiring equipment the next 10 years. The margin, in the general election Tuesday, was wide: 62%to 38%. Superintendent Brad Berzinski thanked voters for “a reliable funding source for systems that support nearly every part of the student and staff experience.” Among targeted projects for digital equipment in the district’s Center for Career and Technical Education. In 2007 it is expected to produce $1.7 million.

Local school districts weigh in on funding after referendum results

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Local school districts are discussing the state of school funding after Tuesday’s election. BACKGROUND: Voters reject 34 Wisconsin school referendums, approve 45. Voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. Winter School District. The Winter School District’s operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voted to...

Threat to Melrose-Mindoro School District

Lewiston FFA earns national finalist award

Lewiston-Altura School District (L-A) FFA students earned fourth place at nationals this fall in a category focused on how to run meetings efficiently, making sure everyone can take part. They are one of just two L-A groups that have been national semi-finalists or finalists in district history. This year’s national finalists said they learned how to stay organized, debate effectively, and ensure everyone has a voice at meetings, and their coach said they can use these skills to be leaders going forward.

Voters in the Black River Falls School District failed an operational referendum

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Voters in the Black River Falls School District Tuesday failed an operational referendum. This was the first operational referendum on the ballot. It asked taxpayers for $1 million over each of the next four years. Shelly Severson, Superintendent, says the school district will have...

UW-River Falls Brings Home Horticulture Championship

Photo: Members of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Horticulture Society earned first-place team honors at the Mid-America Collegiate Horticultural Society Conference Horticulture Competition held Oct. 16-17 at Iowa State University. Three members also earned individual awards. From left: first-place team members Zach Biskupski, Savina Felsch, Madeline Boyer, and Emma Olson. Contributed photo.

Sumner-Fredericksburg, Postville Among Six Iowa Schools Not Playing Varsity Girls Basketball in ’26-27

Six high schools have informed the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that they will not field a girls varsity basketball team for the 2026-2027 season. The schools listed include Central City, Postville, Starmont, Vinton-Shellsburg, West Central, and Sumner-Fredericksburg. It will be the second straight season without a team for...

Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

Western Tech nursing students can transfer all their credits toward bachelor’s degree through new agreement

Western Technical College nursing graduates have another pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree, with all their nursing program credits transferring. Western and Minnesota State University-Mankato signed the transfer agreement Wednesday. It’s the first partnership of its kind between the two schools. The 30-credit, fully online Bachelor of Science...

Superintendent of La Crosse Public Schools named 2027 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators named Dr. Aaron Engel, Superintendent of the La Crosse Public Schools, as the 2027 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. According to a press release from the La Crosse School District, Dr. Engel is being recognized for his exceptional...

Community forum examines flaws in Wisconsin school finance as Vernon County voters face five school referendums

VIROQUA, Wis. – Voters across Vernon County are preparing to decide on a series of local school referendums on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as public school districts navigate severe financial pressures under the state funding formula. A community education forum co hosted by Threefold Driftless and the McIntosh Memorial Library...

Caledonia Downs the Gophers in Section Quarterfinals

(ABC 6 Sports) — High school volleyball highlights from the Section 1AA Quarterfinal matchup between Caledonia and Chatfield. The Warriors would win in straight sets to earn a Semifinal matchup with the Triton Cobras.

Universities of Wisconsin fall enrollment declines slightly from previous year

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — More than 164,500 students enrolled across the Universities of Wisconsin this fall, but a drop in international students pulled overall numbers slightly below last year's totals, according to 10th-day enrollment figures released Friday.

Spence Elementary holds final Fun Run before move to Hogan Elementary

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Two Wisconsin high school seniors named 2026 US presidential scholars

(WFRV) – Two Wisconsin high school seniors have been selected as 2026 US Presidential Scholars, placing them among 161 students nationwide recognized with one of the country’s highest academic honors. The US Department of Education named Joel Janssen of Delavan-Darien High School and Elizabeth Matz of Onalaska High School to this year’s class of scholars. […]