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Manhunt Over, Suspect in Custody

By Morgan McCarthy | September 18, 2022

An incident regarding a pursuit and a three vehicle crash on Hwy 29 involving Chad J Myszka of Wausau, has been resolved as the suspect is arrested and the 20 year old is in custody. That update came from Sheriff James L Kowalczyk.  The case involved a manhunt underway in central Wisconsin Saturday, September 17th for a suspect considered dangerous.  Law enforcement officials in Chippewa County were searching for 20-year-old Chad Myszka, who reportedly left his parents’ house with a gun Friday

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Truckers Roll On For Special Olympics

By Morgan McCarthy | September 18, 2022

Truckers from around the Midwest are in Wisconsin to raise money for the Special Olympics.  WFRV says over 150 trucks participated Saturday in the 18th annual Wisconsin Special Olympics truck convoy, which travels from Fond du Lac to Oshkosh.  This year’s event raised over 100-thousand dollars for the Wisconsin Special Olympics.

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Rock and Roll All Night!

By Morgan McCarthy | September 18, 2022

A rock star was in Monroe Saturday to promote his new vodka brand.  Gene Simmons of Kiss was at the Minhas Brewery for the launch of his new “MoneyBag Vodka,” which comes in a glass decanter that’s shaped like a moneybag.  In a statement, Simmons said he always wanted to create “a versatile and approachable drink that encourages everyone to celebrate life and its good time.”  He added, “Thankfully, we found the perfect partner in Minhas Distillery, the country’s second-oldest

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2022

Hello. We are glad you are here. We like to start your weekend with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” Maybe your week was long or stressful and this is just a way to take a look back at events that happened on this day in the pages of history before we head out into a new day to record new moments along the way. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, September 17th, the

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WI Candidates Prepare to Debate

By Morgan McCarthy | September 17, 2022

Senator Ron Johnson says he’s “willing to participate” in three debates with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.  Johnson’s campaign said Friday the two-term Republican is willing to take part in up to three debates with his Democratic challenger in a race that’s rated a toss-up.  The campaign said Johnson has accepted debate invitations from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, WTMJ-TV, and WISN-TV.  The Barnes campaign said on Friday it has accepted an invitation for a debate hosted by WTMJ-TV on October 13th. 

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WI Job Resignation Rates Low

By Morgan McCarthy | September 16, 2022

 Wisconsin has one of the lowest job resignation rates in the country.  WalletHub says two-point-six percent of Wisconsin workers have left their job in the last month, tied for fifth-lowest in the country.  Wisconsin’s resignation rate over the last year is 16th-lowest.

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Clean Out the Garage! Clean Sweep Event

By Morgan McCarthy | September 16, 2022

Next Saturday, September 17th is the last Clean Sweep event of the year in our area! Time to clean out your garage and dispose of that waste properly.  Location: WRR Environmental, 5200 Ryder Road, Eau ClaireTime: 8AM-12PM Fees apply to:Latex paint $4/gallonLightbulbs starting at $0.35 each (varies by type)20lb Propane tanks $10 each  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Friday Feel Good: The Rollercoaster Of Love

By Morgan McCarthy | September 16, 2022

The ups and downs of love are usually quite a wild ride! For this week’s Friday Feel Good we take those natural ebbs and flows into the actual amusement park to meet a single dad who took a leap and buckled in… CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE STORY WITH MORGAN MCCARTHY He is a dad from Ohio who is going viral for his adorable TikTok video where he tries to find a date to take his teenage daughter and her friend to an amusement

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Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinics Planned

By Morgan McCarthy | September 16, 2022

Beginning Saturday, September 17th, there will be four drive-thru vaccine clinics at Oakwood Mall for people to get the fall “bivalent” COVID booster that helps protect against the Omicron and original strains of COVID-19. These clinics will take place from 9 am – 2 pm in the south mall parking lot, behind Hobby Lobby (4720 Golf Road, Eau Claire). Clinic dates are September 17, September 24, October 1, and October 8. Booster doses are free of charge and no insurance

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Charges Filed in Altoona Homicide Case

By Morgan McCarthy | September 16, 2022

Prosecutors in Eau Claire are moving ahead with formal charges against a couple for an April homicide.  The D.A. this week filed homicide charges against 55-year-old Tracey Clark and  46-year-old Brandon Gaston of Rockford, Illinois.  Investigators say they killed a 79-year-old man in his Altoona home.  His body was found a few days later in a river in Rockford.  Clark and Gaston are due back in court in Eau Claire next week.

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