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The utility company in Marshfield says water in the city is safe to drink, but also says they are closing four wells because of PFAS contamination worries. Marshfield Utilities made the announcement yesterday. The company is not saying just how high the PFAS numbers in the four wells are, but officials say they are not in violation of any clean water standards. PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, are getting a lot of attention as they are showing-up in

Firefighters in La Crosse were on the scene of a house fire and say family pets were lost in the blaze. Three cats didn’t make it out of a house fire yesterday. The fire happened at a home just south of the city’s downtown. No people were hurt. A total of seven fire trucks and 18 firefighters fought the fire. There’s no word on a cause just yet.

It was an EF-0 tornado that touched down near Beloit on Tuesday. The National Weather Service yesterday confirmed that a small tornado touched down about six miles northwest of the city. There were no injuries, and just a few reports of damage. Forecasters say the tornado had top wind speeds of about 75 miles-per-hour, traveled three-and-a-half miles, and was on the ground for about ten minutes.

Some of Eau Claire’s Democratic lawmakers are worried about what the Wisconsin Supreme Court may say about ballot drop boxes. State Rep. Jodi Emerson and state Senator Jeff Smith yesterday held a rally outside of Eau Claire’s city hall where they said the Supreme Court could take away an option for people to vote. The high court is considering whether ballot drop boxes are allowed under state law. Chippewa Falls Republican Senator Kathy Bernier says Democrats in Wisconsin had a chance to compromise on

We know where the Badger helmets are hidden in Eau Claire. The university yesterday said the helmets were hidden somewhere in Carson Park, Owen Park, Corydon Park, Mitscher Park, and Mt. Simon. No one is saying just how many helmets are hidden in Eau Claire, there are 100 helmets hidden in parks across the state. Each helmet has a code for a prize. The idea of the scavenger hunt is to mark 100 days until the beginning of the new

Look UP! A local favorite returns to the skies with the Chippewa Valley Airshow. Click below for more information and tickets.

A fire in a grain dryer in southern Wisconsin does hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.  The fire broke out in Evansville just after 5:15 Wednesday afternoon.  The Evansville Fire Department says 16 agencies had to be called in to fight the fire because of its size.  The fire department says the fire did 800-thousand dollars worth of damage to the dryer and 50-thousand dollars worth of damage to the contents of the dryer.

Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been highlighting the importance of taking care of yourself. Mental health is central to our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of life – similar to how ignoring a broken leg can impact our ability to sit or walk comfortably. The past few years have added new and unique stress to everyone’s already-full plate. Since the mid-1980s, thousands of farm families have turned to DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center for financial

If you are looking to venture out in our community this weekend you can make plans to join the Memorial Day parade festivities on Monday, May 30th. The parade runs from Wilson Park to Owen Park, starting at 9:30 AM. 

Calling all FRESH Foodies! Get ready to perfect your seasonal plates with the best of local fare. The Farmers Market is back. The Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market is located in Phoenix Park in downtown Eau Claire. It is a producers-only market that wants to foster a connection between family farms and the community. It is also located in an open-air pavilion along the Chippewa River, and you can see local musicians perform each Saturday.