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  • Local Assisted Living Facility Cited, Facing Closure

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    Death Investigation Underway in Rusk Co.

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    Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Gov. Calls Special Session for Gerrymandering

Gov. Calls Special Session for Gerrymandering

EC City Council Member Steps Down

EC City Council Member Steps Down

Drivers See Plump and the Pump

Drivers See Plump and the Pump

Local Assisted Living Facility Cited, Facing Closure

Local Assisted Living Facility Cited, Facing Closure

News | March 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is moving to close an assisted living facility in Eau Claire.  The department is…
Death Investigation Underway in Rusk Co.

Death Investigation Underway in Rusk Co.

News | March 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two people are in custody as a death investigation continues in Rusk County.  The body of Ladysmith resident Terry DuSell…
Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

News | March 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Trempealeau County man is being identified as the person who died after a recent vehicle collision in Jackson County. …
Gov. Calls Special Session for Gerrymandering

Gov. Calls Special Session for Gerrymandering

News | March 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is calling lawmakers back to Madison to ban partisan gerrymandering.  The Democratic governor signed an executive order…
EC City Council Member Steps Down

EC City Council Member Steps Down

News | March 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire City Council member is resigning her post.  Emily Anderson represents District 2 and says that she is…
Drivers See Plump and the Pump

Drivers See Plump and the Pump

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin gas prices are jumping up nearly 32-cents in one week. The average price for regular unleaded gas hit around…
Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Typically, firefighter-paramedics from the Eau Claire Fire Department are called to assist residents when they’re in peril. This time around,…
News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Around 60 students from 11 area high schools put their artistic talents to the test at the Visual Arts Classic (VAC) held February 27 at the University…
VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation announced today a transformational $160,000 donation from Altoona’s VFW Post 10405, made possible through the…
Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Tennessee man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a Holcombe teenager is learning his fate.  Investigators say that — in…
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