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.

Wisconsin public school district to dissolve for first time in 3 decades

For the first time in 36 years, a public school district in Wisconsin will dissolve. On Thursday, the School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to approve the dissolution of the financially troubled Hustisford School District. The entire school district of about 275 kindergarten through 12th grade students will transfer...

Wisconsin election: School referendum results from November 2026

MILWAUKEE - Voters in a number of southeast Wisconsin communities made decisions Tuesday on whether to raise property taxes to fund schools. More than 70 Wisconsin school districts had referendums on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3. Many of those referendums sought a boost in funding for building repairs, maintenance and improvements.

Football Sectional Final Preview: Division 6

Kenosha St. Joseph won a state title last year, but it came in Division 7, as the Lancers were elevated to D6 this year by the WIAA’s Tournament Performance Factor. That alone creates challenges, and last week the team got a tough test from a game Cuba City squad that comes out of the always-competitive SWAL. With the help of a huge multi-faceted performance from Christopher Kenesie, St. Joe’s won 28-21 in a game that was tied heading into the fourth quarter.

Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

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 […]

Threat to Melrose-Mindoro School District

‘Further behind each year’: Wisconsin school districts fighting to stay alive as referendums continue

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — On Tuesday, there were 79 school referendums on ballots across the state of Wisconsin. “School districts are finding themselves a little further and further behind each year,” Wisconsin Association of School Boards Executive Director Dan Rossmiller said. Rossmiller says a school revenue limit law...

Packers to Host Wisconsin’s First Girls Flag Football State Championship

The Packers will host Wisconsin’s first high school girls flag football state championship at Titletown on Nov. 7. Six teams qualified through leagues meeting Packers Football Outreach requirements, with a single-elimination tournament culminating in the inaugural title game. Admission is free, and the event will also feature food trucks, music and a performance by the Art-Hop Collective.

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...

Central High, UWL grad to lead state Republican caucus

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Senate Republicans have elected Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) to serve as Minority Leader of the Wisconsin State Senate for the upcoming legislative session, according to a release.

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 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...

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.

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...

Western Technical College misses out on child care grant for student parents

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A grant rejection is leaving Western Technical College student parents without a potential source of childcare support — and some campus advocates say the loss could disrupt students’ plans to work and continue their education.

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...