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The President and CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is retiring.  David Minor’s announcement comes after 35-years in the Chamber industry, including the past nine-years in his current roles.  In a statement, he said he’s “deeply grateful for the trust, support, and friendships that have made this work so meaningful over the years.”  The Chamber’s Board of Directors are searching for the organization’s next President and CEO, with the promotion of the position slated to begin on

Cuts are being considered at the Sparta Area School District after a referendum failed to pass last week.  The measure would’ve included one-point-eight-million-dollars per year for the next three years, compared to the 750-thousand-dollars currently in place.  Sparta Superintendent Sam Russ says the school board will have to see if they’re going to have to cut co-curricular opportunities.  The administration is also considering cuts regarding staffing due to declining enrollment. 

The following information was provided by Dunn County Sheriff, Kevin Bygd regarding a recent chase that lead to the arrest of an Illinois man. On April 13, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle was speeding onWestbound Interstate 94 at speeds up to 140 MPH after a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) attempted tostop the vehicle for speeding in Jackson County. The vehicle fled from the WSP Trooper when theTrooper attempted to stop and pursuit was terminated

On April 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM, the Dunn County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 callof a female reporting an active domestic violence situation on 1130th Avenue, Boyceville, in the Townshipof Hay River. During response to the scene, deputies learned the male suspect physically assaulted a female inside aresidence and then went outside, eventually entering a camper on the property. The male suspectsecured the camper door and refused to exit when deputies arrived, waving a crowbar and threateningofficers. After

On Monday April 13th, 2026, at 12:30PM, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office was requested to respond to a fully engulfed structure fire. Bloomer Fire and Ambulance were first on scene and were assisted by New Auburn, Tilden, Eagle Point, and Cornell Fire. The structure was a primary residence and is suspected to be a total loss. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire.

Administrators and students gathered at Sparta High School on Monday to mark the groundbreaking of an 87-million dollar expansion project.  Voters in 2024 approved funding for the effort that will add a new wing to the school.  New classrooms will be used for the teaching of family consumer science, business education and the special education classes.

Police in Elk Mound are investigating after individuals reportedly threw an object from a bridge on Friday, hitting a passing vehicle below.  The incident happened on Interstate 94 at the South Holly Avenue overpass.  The suspects are described as older male teens.

Gas prices are on the rise this week in Western Wisconsin.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-60 per gallon — ten-cents more per gallon than they were one week ago.  In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-57 per gallon — four-cents more per gallon than they were one week ago.  The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the Badger State is three-78

La Crosse non profit The Parenting Place is receiving 25-thousand dollars in grant funding.  The gift from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation will support the Parenting Place’s diaper bank.  More details online with AN EASY CLICK HERE.

B & G Foods workers are avoiding a strike.  The union representing workers at the manufacturing facility in Stoughton announced yesterday a contract has been ratified, just weeks after the same workers authorized a strike.  Officials explained the new contract includes a 19-percent wage increase, plus better working conditions, health covered, and an improved vacation system.  Members of the union had voted to go on strike at the end of March.