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Chippewa Falls educator aims to win "America's Favorite Teacher" contest
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (215+ words) CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - A Chippewa Falls educator is trying to make the final cut in a nationwide contest and she's trying to win some exciting prizes in the process. Shelbie Walker teaches first grade at St. Charles Catholic School. She's…...
Altoona school district seeks community input on student preparation goals
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (371+ words) WQOW ALTOONA (WQOW) - The School District of Altoona is inviting community members to help shape the future of local schools at an engagement event on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event will run from 7: 30 a. m. to noon in the Altoona High School gymnasium....
Cornell School District passes $15 million referendum for building expansion
1+ week, 1+ day ago (241+ words) WQOW The Cornell School District asked voters in Tuesday's election to approve of a $15 million referendum for a building expansion and repair project. CORNELL, Wis. (WQOW) " The Cornell School District asked voters in Tuesday's election to approve of a $15 million…...
Area museums plan exhibits for United States' 250th anniversary
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (50+ words) WQOW This summer brings the United States' 250th birthday, and here in the Chippewa Valley, area museums are teaming up to explore the region's place in the national story. Area museums plan exhibits for United States' 250th anniversary Currently in Eau Claire...
Four finalists named in search for UW-Eau Claire's next chancellor
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (42+ words) WQOW The Universities of Wisconsin announced four finalists for chancellor at the University of Wisconsin'Eau Claire. Four finalists named in search for UW-Eau Claire's next chancellor Currently in Eau Claire...
Sec. of State Godlewski announces $73. 5 M investment into school libraries
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) -Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski was in the Chippewa Valley on Tuesday to announce a record breaking investment for school libraries across Wisconsin. She was joined by students, faculty and administrators at Eau Claire Memorial High…...
Augusta Area School District planning cuts as operational referendum fails
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (320+ words) AUGUSTA (WQOW) -After voters rejected an operational referendum on Tuesday's ballot, the Augusta Area School District is looking at other options to close a budget deficit and where cuts can be made. The voters turned down an operational referendum of…...
Altoona School District's $15. 6 million referendum passes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) WQOW This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. In Wisconsin's April 7 election, the Altoona School District was asking voters for a $15. 6 million referendum to repair and improve…...
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1+ week, 7+ hour ago (8+ words) Augusta High School'wqow. com Currently in Eau Claire...
The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (32+ words) WQOW Amazon and other tech giants are laying off workers, raising fears about AI's impact on the labor market. Currently in Eau Claire...