Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themAmericans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.WEAU5d agoWhole story →EducationEconomy
Governor pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of fraternity gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University’s response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.WEAU6d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
How the College Sports Act could impact Blugolds and Blue DevilsLocal athletic directors say a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate to set national rules for college athlete pay could still have an impact on the Chippewa Valley, even though the legislation is mainly aimed at Division I and Division II schools.WEAU7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationcollege sports act passage
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfersThe Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.WEAU8d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationcollege sports bill passage
Gov. Evers visits UW-La Crosse as part of back-to-school tourGov. Tony Evers continued his annual statewide back-to-school tour on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with one of his stops being at UW-La Crosse.WEAU21d agoWhole story →EducationTony Everswisconsin back to school tour
What Did Hawaii's Governor Say About Hurricane Lowell? Schools, Offices ClosedGov. Josh Green closed Oahu and Kauai schools/offices as Hurricane Lowell nears, warning of 24 inches of rain, tornadoes, mudslides and dangerous rip currents.WEAU28d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeJosh Greenhurricane lowell
