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Staying active is easier—and more fun—when you move together. This summer, community members of all ages and fitness levels are invited to join the MOVE Chippewa Valley Challenge, a free, 12‑week movement challenge designed to inspire healthier habits through shared motivation and simple weekly goals. Beginning May 17 and running through August 8, 2026, participants are encouraged to move 150 minutes per week, totaling 12 weeks of activity. Every minute counts—whether you’re walking, stretching, swimming, lifting, dancing, playing, or trying

It’s all aboard the trolley for the 2026 tour season! Starting May 1, you can buy tickets for all tours running from the end of May through September. Classic tours like the Eau Claire Signature Tour, Lace Lumber & Legacy: A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea Tour, and the Urban Nature Adventure Tour join NEW tours such as: CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

This week we saw some days of bright sunshine and warmer temps, but for this week’s Friday Feel Good we shine a light on a utility worker who became an instant hero.  A utility worker in Phoenix is a hero after rescuing a toddler just seconds before the child ran into traffic. The hero’s name is Robert Butler and he spotted the child running alone toward a busy intersection. So, he pulled over and was able to grab the toddler before it was

The Eau Claire City Council is scheduled to vote next week on a development agreement with ABF Ingredients North America to build a biomanufacturing facility in the Gateway Northwest Industrial Park.  Documents filed with the city of Eau Claire indicate the complex will represent a 270-million dollar investment in Eau Claire with a taxable value of 56-million dollars and up to 100 new jobs.  The city is offering five-point-six million dollars in direct assistance and it will build a regional

Buffalo County authorities say an 89-year-old Eau Claire man has died from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident this week.  The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near Highway 88 in the Town of Lincoln on Wednesday.  The man lost control of his motorcycle going around a curve, hit a culvert and flipped several times.  He was treated at the scene and flown to a hospital, where he died.  His name is being withheld pending notification of

Health officials in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and other cities nationwide are preparing for Drug Take Back Day tomorrow.  In Eau Claire, residents can drop off expired and unused drugs at any of three locations — the Eau Claire Government Center, the Altoona Police Department and the Fairchild Village Hall.  Last year the health department disposed of more than 36-hundred pounds of medications.

Eau Claire City-County health officials are tracking an increase in the number of flu cases in the region.  The health department is not tracking specific cases but is studying trends based on wastewater tracking and hospitalizations.  Health officials say it’s normal to see increases in cases of Influenza B in the spring.  Influenza B is milder than Influenza A.  They remind residents to wash hands frequently to prevent catching the flu. 

A Wisconsin Attorney General is suing multiple online sports betting platforms. Josh Kaul says he’s going after Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase and more, accusing them of facilitating illegal sports betting in Wisconsin. The filing comes after Governor Tony Evers recently signed legislation legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin, but only operated through the state’s tribes. Kaul is set to address the lawsuit in a news conference Thursday afternoon.

The entire state of Wisconsin is at risk for wildfires again today. The Department of Natural Resources says that risk is either high, or very high in all 72 counties. They say burn permits are being suspended in 43 counties, as downed trees and limbs from recent storms are only adding to the high wildfire fuel load that comes with spring. The D-N-R says the elevated fire danger will continue until there is significant rainfall.

Wisconsin saw more houses sell last month compared to the same time a year ago. The Wisconsin Realtors Association says existing home sales increased seven-percent this March compared to March of 2025. They also say those houses sold for more money, with median prices up six-and-a-half percent to 330-thousand dollars. The association says sales rebounded in March after a slow start in January and February.