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Republican legislators are introducing two new bills that would ban gender-transitioning medical treatment for minors. The lawmakers say children shouldn’t be able to make life-changing choices since the human brain isn’t fully developed until the age of 25. The proposed bills would ban medical practices that would change a minor’s body outside of their biological sex.

Eau Claire County residents will have the opportunity throughout the month of October to dispose of their bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and other large bulky items. Items that will NOT be accepted are: Electronics, household hazardous waste, concrete, appliances, liquids of any type and tires. Residents in the City of Eau Claire and Altoona will be able to put 1 bulk item on the curb during their normal pick-up day the week of October 2nd-6th. Haulers will work to

The Eau Claire Marathon has qualified for a prestigious Racecheck Gold Award in 2023. Emi Uelmen, owner of the Eau Claire Marathon states: “Receiving an award that was given to us by theparticipants is a huge deal! We know there are many races people can choose from so we work veryhard to put on an event that everyone enjoys.” The Eau Claire Marathon includes a certified Boston Qualifier marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, Cheri Uelmen’s Fantastically Fun Kids’

“We want to make Dunn County government meetings as safe as possible and still encourage all of our citizens to participate in their government…” Citizens who attend meetings of Dunn County government after normal business hours will use the lower-level entrance of the Government Center building beginning Sunday, Oct. 1.  Signage on the entrance road and on the front door of the Government Center, 3001 Highway 12 East in Menomonie, directs people to the correct door, which is on the

 In observation of Governor Evers’ proclamation recognizing October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin, DATCP is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to share educational materials about how individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the digital networks and systems we all rely on. The theme of this year’s national campaign, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes that as we become more dependent on technology, it is more important than ever

There is a national manhunt for a Rusk County man who simply didn’t show up at his sentencing on child abuse charges. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office yesterday took to social media to try to find Tylar Swanson. He didn’t show up back in June to be sentenced on child abuse charges, now there’s a national warrant for his arrest. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office put his pictures out online, and says anyone who knows where he is should reach

A Sparta man is looking at felony charges after federal prosecutors say he was inside the Capitol during the January 6th riot. The Department of Justice announced charges against 37-year-old Charles Walters yesterday. Prosecutors say he destroyed some fencing, climbed onto the inaugural stage risers, and went inside the Capitol on January 6th. Court documents say Walters was identified from video of the day. There are no allegations that he did any damage, or hurt anyone once inside the building.

No one is saying when Travis King may come home to Racine. The Pentagon yesterday said North Korea returned King to U.S. custody. He’d been in North Korea since he ran across the border back in July. The Pentagon says it’s secured King’s return, but isn’t offering any details as to just how. The Army says King was facing discipline after his time in a South Korean jail just before he ran across the border into North Korea. King’s family

There will be beer but not fried food at the Estabrook Park Beer Garden. Milwaukee County’s Sheriff’s Office says somebody stole thousands of dollars worth of kitchen equipment meant for the Oktoberfest celebration. Investigators say the theft happened Tuesday night, they took two friars and a freezer. Beer garden organizers say they will remain open, though they’ll have to deal with some changes because of the thefts. There’s no video of the theft, deputies say whoever hit the beer garden

The new rules that make it clear school administrators cannot strip students down to their underwear is back at the Wisconsin Capitol.  An Assembly panel will hold a hearing today on the legislation that follows up a strip search in a northeastern Wisconsin school district. The administrator in Suring schools had six high school students strip down to their underwear in an attempt to find a vape cartridge. Prosecutors initially filed charges, but had to drop them because Wisconsin law