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Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wrestling Wins First WIAC Title Ever
SportsFeb 15

Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wrestling Wins First WIAC Title Ever

After 71 years of competition, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team just made program history by winning their first outright conference championship. Three individual champions and nine top-three finishers powered the Blugolds to an unforgettable victory on their home mat.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Wisconsin's Blue Ox Festival Unites Bluegrass Family
Daily Mix3h ago

Wisconsin's Blue Ox Festival Unites Bluegrass Family

For 12 years, Wisconsin's Blue Ox Music Festival has brought musicians and fans together for a three-day celebration that feels more like a family reunion than a concert. The intimate festival in Eau Claire proves that keeping things community-focused can still attract world-class talent.

Google: reunion family2 min read
One Leader Closed an 81% to 43% Trust Gap With Her Team
SolutionsJun 2

One Leader Closed an 81% to 43% Trust Gap With Her Team

When Claire discovered only 43% of her team trusted her directly despite 81% trusting the organization, she faced a hard truth about distant leadership. Her journey back reveals why employee trust in direct managers is actually rising while faith in institutions crumbles.

Fast Company3 min read
13-Year-Old Saves 40 Pets Through Puerto Rico Rescue
VideosFeb 14

13-Year-Old Saves 40 Pets Through Puerto Rico Rescue

A Ridgefield eighth grader who saved one stray dog on vacation has now rescued and rehomed 40 animals in less than a year. Claire Aharon started Rock Bottom Rescue after meeting Milo, a malnourished dog in Puerto Rico who changed everything. ##

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Cancer Survivor Opens Co-Space for Black Entrepreneurs
SolutionsMay 14

Cancer Survivor Opens Co-Space for Black Entrepreneurs

Joy St. Clair turned money she saved while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis into Co-Space, a thriving Miami Gardens hub where 42 Black-owned businesses share affordable workspace and community. Ten years cancer-free, she's created exactly what she envisioned: a place where entrepreneurs support each other and dreams become reality.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Golf's Royal and Ancient Names First Woman Captain
Community HeroesMay 7

Golf's Royal and Ancient Names First Woman Captain

Claire Dowling will make history in 2026 as the first female captain of Scotland's prestigious Royal and Ancient Golf Club, breaking a 264-year tradition. The champion golfer joined the St Andrews club in 2015, just after it opened membership to women.

BBC Sport2 min read
UVA Women's Swim Team Wins 7th Straight ACC Title
SportsFeb 24

UVA Women's Swim Team Wins 7th Straight ACC Title

The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Wisconsin Volunteers Count Homeless to Build Better Help
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Wisconsin Volunteers Count Homeless to Build Better Help

Volunteers in western Wisconsin spent Wednesday night counting every person experiencing homelessness, and the data they gathered is already creating real solutions. Their last count revealed gaps that led to a new daytime resource center opening its doors.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Prom Celebrates Special Needs Students for 5th Year
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Wisconsin Prom Celebrates Special Needs Students for 5th Year

High school students with special needs will dance with superheroes and princesses at Wisconsin's Born to Shine Prom on April 11. The event needs volunteers to make the magic happen.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Credit Union Awards $15K in Kindness Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Wisconsin Credit Union Awards $15K in Kindness Scholarships

Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Wisconsin Approves $10M for Mental Health Center
SolutionsFeb 6

Wisconsin Approves $10M for Mental Health Center

After two years without local treatment options, western Wisconsin is getting a new mental health and addiction facility that will serve thousands. Lawmakers voted unanimously to fund the project that fills a critical gap left by hospital closures.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Wisconsin Seeks Volunteers to Save Endangered Butterfly
Acts of KindnessMay 21

Wisconsin Seeks Volunteers to Save Endangered Butterfly

Wisconsin is calling for volunteers to help protect the Karner blue butterfly, an endangered species that now exists in just five states. The state is home to the largest remaining population and needs citizen scientists to track their recovery.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
UW-La Crosse Wins Third Straight National Track Title
SportsMay 24

UW-La Crosse Wins Third Straight National Track Title

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's track team just made history by winning their third consecutive NCAA Division III championship. The Eagles dominated with 106 points and set multiple meet records along the way.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Madison Psychologist Co-Founded Recovery Program Now Global
SolutionsFeb 11

Madison Psychologist Co-Founded Recovery Program Now Global

For 10 years, a Wisconsin journalist was told "get sober first" before getting help. Then she found SMART Recovery, a peer support program co-founded by a Madison psychologist that welcomes people wherever they are in their journey.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Kate Hugs Cancer Survivor Ringing Victory Bell at Hospital
Community HeroesJun 5

Kate Hugs Cancer Survivor Ringing Victory Bell at Hospital

Princess Kate celebrated a deeply personal moment with a breast cancer survivor who finished treatment at a Manchester hospital. The royal's visit highlighted how mental health support and creative therapies help patients heal beyond chemotherapy.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
4-Year-Old Learning 'New Words Every Day' After NSW Program
Acts of KindnessMay 20

4-Year-Old Learning 'New Words Every Day' After NSW Program

A four-year-old who could barely speak after experiencing domestic violence is now making friends and learning daily thanks to specialist support workers. Over 5,400 children have been helped since the program launched in 2022.

ABC Australia2 min read
3 Cancer Survivors Share Hope at ASCO 2026
Health & WellnessJun 9

3 Cancer Survivors Share Hope at ASCO 2026

Three cancer survivors took the stage at this year's ASCO conference to share powerful lessons that could transform how we care for future patients. Their stories reveal that true healing goes far beyond medical treatment.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Turtle Survives Stingray Barb, Returns to Ocean After 8 Months
Community HeroesMay 29

Turtle Survives Stingray Barb, Returns to Ocean After 8 Months

An endangered loggerhead sea turtle named Diamond nearly suffocated on a Virginia beach with a stingray barb in his tongue and sand-filled lungs. After eight months of intensive care and physical therapy, he's swimming free again.

Good Good Good3 min read
Firefighter Descends 30 Feet to Rescue Dog Trapped 3 Days
Community HeroesFeb 3

Firefighter Descends 30 Feet to Rescue Dog Trapped 3 Days

A German Shepherd-Husky mix named Blue survived three terrifying days trapped 30 feet down a well in Butler County, Ohio, before a firefighter rappelled down to bring her home. The dramatic Sunday morning rescue brought together multiple fire departments and ended with Blue walking into her owner's arms.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Winnipeg Raises $80K for Type 1 Diabetes Cure
Acts of KindnessJun 14

Winnipeg Raises $80K for Type 1 Diabetes Cure

Rain couldn't stop 400 Winnipeggers from walking to fund Type 1 diabetes research, smashing their $72,000 goal. Families walked together to prove that no one fights this disease alone.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough2 min read

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