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Wisconsin voters are going to the polls today.  The state’s spring election will give folks the chance to pick a winner in the high-profile race for the state Supreme Court between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.  Other contests will be on the ballot as well including the race for City Council president in Eau Claire.  Polling hours today are from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Sexual assault and child abuse charges are being filed against an Eau Claire man in Buffalo County.  Investigators say that 38-year-old Kyle Dean Vaughn abused three young people between December of 2017 and April of 2023.  Vaughn is in custody with a court appearance scheduled for tomorrow.

A suspect accused of making threats against a St. Croix County church has now been charged.  Leaders with the Faith Community Church in Hudson contacted authorities last Wednesday morning with word that the church had received a bomb threat.  A subsequent search by police found no signs of an explosive device.  Bryant Camp later surrendered to police in connection with the incident.  Camp has now been charged with making terrorist threats and causing a bomb scare.

A Whitehall man is facing charges in Jackson and Trempealeau counties.  Seth Day is accused in a March 7th shooting incident in the Village of Taylor in which police say he was riding a skateboard and firing shots that damaged two vehicles.  Meanwhile, in Trempealeau County, he faces half-a-dozen counts of bail-jumping. 

On Friday, April 3, 2026, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Eau Claire Police Department regarding a shooting incident under investigation. It was determined that the incident occurred at 3340 Mall Drive, located in the Township of Washington, Eau Claire County. A search warrant was subsequently obtained and executed at the residence. During the execution of the warrant, investigators collected evidence related to the incident and conducted multiple interviews. Based on the evidence gathered and information

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will take up the firing of President Jay Rothman. Sarah Walters has more:

The Republican Party of Wisconsin is now suing after duplicate absentee ballots were sent to some voters in Green Bay.  WBAY-TV reports the suit alleges that at least 152 extra ballots were sent to people in multiple ward.  The problem was discovered when voters who had already returned their absentee ballots received another one and contacted the city clerk’s office.  Officials say the mistake was made last month when labels were accidentally printed twice during the massive winter storm.  Anyone

Eau Claire County Highway seasonal weight restrictions will be removed effective Monday, April 13, 2026, upon removal of posted signs. This information has also been posted online CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Cream Puff Spring Fling Drive-In What: Cream Puff Spring Fling Drive-In event featuring Original Cream Puffs and Orange Dream PuffsWhere: Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis – please enter at Gate 5 (640 S. 84th St.) and head inside The Dairy Building to pick up or place an order for Wisconsin’s most iconic dessert.Dates & Times: Friday, April 24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.                                  Saturday, April 25: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.                                  Sunday, April 26: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

As we come to the end of Winter and (hopefully) welcome in the warmer temps of Spring Xcel Energy has a reminder for customers who may be behind on bills:  As the annual winter moratorium on utility disconnections comes to an end on April 15, Xcel Energy is reminding qualified customers that help is available through the company’s new Residential Arrears Assistance Program (RAAP) and other payment assistance options. The winter moratorium, which runs from Nov. 1 through April 15,