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This holiday season the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of Chamber eBucks, a modern digital upgrade to its long-standing Chamber Bucks program. Powered by Yiftee and launched in partnership with Visit Eau Claire, this new initiative will replace physical Chamber Bucks, which will no longer be available for purchase. Chamber eBucks provide a secure and convenient digital gift option designed to support participating Eau Claire Area Chamber Investor businesses. Whether used for employee rewards, milestone celebrations, or

In Vernon County, authorities say a young teen has died after a farm-related incident in the Town of Clinton.  The accident happened this past Friday with a 15-year-old girl run over by a wagon.  She later died at a hospital in La Crosse.  The incident is under investigation.

Travelers flying out of La Crosse Regional Airport now have another carrier to consider.  Allegiant Airlines is launching nonstop flights in and out of La Crosse to two destinations next year — Mesa, Arizona and Sanford, Florida.  Flights to Mesa will begin February 6th and flights to Sanford will start May 21st.

Western Wisconsin residents and folks across the state could see an increase in influenza in the coming weeks.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that about 23 percent of the Badger State population has received a flu shot for the season.  Health officials say that statistic — combined with an increase in travel during the holidays — could add up to a rise in flu levels across the state.

The Rusk County Aging & Disability Resource Center reports they have recently received a donation of nearly 300 life-saving fire suppression tools.  The gift comes from the Ladysmith Freemasons Lodge in partnership with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation.  Rusk County Health and Human Services says those tools will be distributed to community members in the days to come.

The City of Eau Claire is seeking applicants interested in serving on its Landmarks Commission.  The commission designates landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts inside of city limits.  The commission positions are volunteer roles.  More details are available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

A popular fast-food restaurant wants to expand its footprint in Wisconsin. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has plans to reach roughly 15 locations across the Badger State, which would be double what it currently has. However, the Journal Sentinel reports the company hasn’t specified when it plans to reach that goal. The first Raising Cane’s opened four years ago at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Other locations include Greendale, Brookfield, and one being built in Wausau.

More than 282-million-dollars is being allocated to 74 municipalities to improve water infrastructure.  Governor Evers and the state’s Department of Natural Resources say the funds come from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.  Key projects include arsenic-contaminated sediment cleanup and grants for counties to implement land and water resource management programs.  Officials say the funding continues the state’s long-term efforts to provide residents with safe drinking water.

When someone comes to the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center’s Outreach Office in Chippewa Falls for help, Homeless Services Coordinator Karri Pitsavas knows there is a chance he or she may not have a place to stay. Among the 20-50 people she sees each day, she believes as many as half could be homeless. “It’s a struggle,” she said. “I know I can’t help everybody, but I do my best. If I can’t, you know, get them into a motel, I

In Vernon County, the trial of a man accused of beheading a UW-La Crosse student has been set for October of next year.  Twenty-four-year-old Terry Dolowy went missing in February of 1985 and was found dead days later in a Mohawk Valley Road Culvert.  Tomah resident Michael Popp was arrested last year in the case and charged with 1st degree murder.