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A driver involved in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon is continuing to recover from injuries suffered in that accident.  The crash happened near Otter Creek and Hobbs Road with the driver losing control on a curve and hitting a number of trees.  The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office says that alcohol or controlled substance use was a factor in the accident.

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to pay full November SNAP benefits by Friday, including Wisconsin’s FoodShare.  The judge in Rhode Island said during Thursday’s hearing that “people have gone without for too long.”  The judge ruled the government must now draw from additional USDA funds so states can deliver full SNAP benefits by today.  About 700-thousand Wisconsin residents get benefits from the state’s FoodShare program, including roughly 270-thousand children. 

Western Wisconsin residents will be trying their luck at winning millions this weekend.  T onight’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated 843-million dollars.  The estimated top-prize jackpot in tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing stands at 467-million.

An Army veteran is throwing his hat in the ring for Wisconsin’s second-highest ranking office.  Nick Polce announced yesterday he’s running for lieutenant governor, joining a growing list of candidates vying for the position.  Polce served for more than a decade in the special forces before taking on a career in business.  In his announcement, he said his main priorities would be addressing economic concerns and upholding Wisconsin values. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its  fifth annual Bravo to Business Awards at The Florian Gardens  Conference Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Nearly 300  Chamber investors and community leaders gathered to honor outstanding  area businesses recognized for the significant role they play in driving the  region’s business and economic growth.  To be considered for a Bravo to Business Award, organizations must  demonstrate excellence, innovation, and community involvement,  setting the standard for leadership and impact in the

211 Wisconsin announces that residents across western Wisconsin, including the Coulee region and Eau Claire area, will continue to receive 211 services. Great Rivers 211, hosted by Gundersen by Emplify Health, notified 211 Wisconsin that it will not renew its contract as a call center after December 31, 2025. The 211 Wisconsin network will absorb calls originating from the region until a permanent solution is determined. 211 Wisconsin is a free and confidential service that connects individuals with essential resources

Several Troopers responded to a single vehicle CMV crash with injury near mile marker 77 westbound. The tractor-trailer unit left the roadway striking the guardrail before entering a ravine and coming to rest laying on the driver side. The CMV driver was pinned under the door frame of the cab, unable to get out. A Mayo helicopter was launched and the landing zone set up in the westbound lanes of traffic. I94 Towing was called to the scene and utilized

In accordance with the U.S. flag code, the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment in honor of former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. As the date of services has not yet been announced, a follow-up email will be sent regarding when flags should be returned to full-staff.

Child pornography charges are being filed against a Dunn County man.  Menomonie Police say they found child sex abuse content on the phone of 20-year-old Grant Shipley during a search back in August.  Police add they later found evidence that Shipley had been exchanging nude images with a Pennsylvania teen.  The Ridgeland man faces charges including ten counts of child porn possession

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is warning of a fake social media account impersonating the organization.  Officials say the Instagram account has been requesting credit card information and sharing fake links to livestreams.  While the fake account name wasn’t provided, the Association noted its Instagram handle is at WIAAWI.