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The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2024 economic impact data, revealing that tourism in Eau Claire County generated a record $461 million—marking a 0.6% increase over last year’s $459 million and the county’s third consecutive year of growth.  Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking $25.8 billion in total economic impact last year, surpassing the previous statewide record of $25 billion from 2023.  The boost in visitation, economic contributions from all corners of Wisconsin—including Eau Claire County—and strategic

The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to the Chippewa River this morning for a water rescue. An adult male was located in the river struggling to stay afloat between the Lake St. bridge and the Water St. bridge. Fire crews positioned rescue equipment on the East bank of the river near the Water St. bridge. A ECFD Firefighter entered the river wearing a water rescue suit, swam to the person, and kept them afloat until an ECFD boat assisted.  An

Denice Marie Giron, 32 years of age, from Bloomington, MN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:51 PM a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped to assist a motorist that ran out of gas at milepost 105 in Jackson County near Black River Falls. The Trooper observed signs

Maverick Drone Systems, a collaborative partner with Chippewa Valley Technical College in its drone training certificate program, has donated a professional-style drone to help students learn and develop their skills. “I was honored when Adam Shaw with Maverick Drone Systems informed me of his intention to help support the growth of our training efforts,” said Shawn Creviston, CVTC drone certificate program instructor. “Maverick Drone Systems has helped supply CVTC with equipment purchases of the past five years and has supported the development

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, showing Chippewa County tourism generated a record $193 million, which contributed to Wisconsin tourism’s third consecutive record-breaking year. Statewide, all-time high visitation drove Wisconsin tourism’s record-breaking $25.8 billion in total economic impact last year. The 2024 economic impact surpassed the previous statewide record of $25 billion from 2023. Locally, Chippewa County also surpassed the previous record of $184 million set in 2023 an increase of 4.9%. The boost in visitation,

A pre-trial hearing scheduled for the defendant charged in the killing of ten-year-old Lily Peters is being rescheduled.  Investigators say that Peters was killed in Chippewa Falls on April 24th of 2022 with her body found the next day.  Seventeen-year-old defendant Carson Peters-Berger was just 14 when prosecutors say he took the young girl’s life.  A hearing to consider motions, including a possible change of venue, was to have been held yesterday but the presiding judge was out sick.  The

The trial of a defendant accused of killing a man six years ago in La Crosse is now underway.  Forty-five-year-old Anquin St. Junious is charged in the death of Virgil Stewart.  Prosecutors say that St. Junious fatally stabbed Stewart at a location on South 7th Street in January of 2019.  Jurors yesterday heard testimony from the victim’s girlfriend.  Testimony is expected to continue today. 

In Dunn County, the Stepping Stones shelter, food pantry and support center is announcing plans to reduce services.  Beginning June 30th, Stepping Stones’ food pantry will be available four days each week.  Folks who had counted on it for help each week will only be able to access the pantry once every two weeks.  Stepping Stones cites a cut in federal funding for the reduction in support they can offer.  More details on available services, as well as volunteer and

The Chippewa County Department of Public Health is extending the opportunity for residents to easily dispose of needles and syringes.  Folks can dispose of such materials at no cost by visiting the department at its North Bridge Street office during normal business hours through the end of this month.   The Chippewa County Department of Public Health says they have helped residents to safely and easily dispose of 250 pounds of sharps in the last month.

The Kaukauna Goats are back to work this year at the Thousand Islands Environmental Center. The animals are going out daily to munch on invasive plants at the nature area. They will be in action through June 23rd. Thousand Islands is one of the few organizations that has volunteers care for goats year-round so they can be used for invasive plant management.