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It’s been said that “cat’s choose us, we don’t own them” and if you enjoy the adventure of owning a cat..and all of it’s moods, then this is a great Friday Feel Good “fur” you!  BONUS: It’s local! If you are looking to add a pet to your family, our local shelters can help.  Jamie Wagner, the kennel manager at the Dunn County Humane Society, and student Ali Thome-Hough talk about their recent cat-ventures and about what a great program

ABOVE PHOTO: Debbie Stanislawski A University of Wisconsin-Stout professor of marketing and business education has been recognized by a statewide business organization. Professor Debbie Stanislawski recently was named the 2022 Business Person of the Year in Wisconsin by the Future Business Leaders of America. She received the award at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Madison. Stanislawski, who has taught at UW-Stout since 2001, is director of the marketing and business education program and has been active in FBLA, which prepares business education students to

A motorcycle crash turns deadly in Tilden. On Thursday 04/21/2022 at 6:34 P.M., the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash with injury on CTH Q just south 100 th ave., in the Township of Tilden. Upon the arrival of deputies and first responders lifesaving measure were provided however, the single operator/occupant of the motorcycle passed away from injuries. Preliminary investigation showed the operator failed to negotiate a curve and the motorcycle left the roadway. The operator and

To celebrate Earth Day today, April 22, 2022, Eau Claire Transit is offering everyone a chance to try public transit at no cost thanks to a generous donation by the Chippewa Valley Transit Alliance. Public transportation helps cut down on pollution and traffic congestion, and with eight diesel-electric hybrid buses in our fleet and more on the way, Eau Claire Transit is doing its part to help meet the City’s Strategic Goals of carbon neutrality, reducing reliance on automobile transportation,

The U.S. Department of Education today announced that five Wisconsin schools are among those named 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The honor recognizes schools, districts, and institutions of higher education that reduce environmental impact and costs, improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff, and provide effective environmental and sustainability education. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple this next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which is established annually by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S. Department of Justice. This year’s NCVRW is Sunday-Friday, April 24-30.   The purple light effort in the Badger State is organized by Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin.  Participants around the state are sporting purple lights on businesses, landmarks, and other structures to showcase

Happy Earth Day to you… The day was first celebrated in 1970 and is now marks its 52nd anniversary. Reduce, reuse and recycle.  That’s the reminder, urging everyone to do their part to protect the environment.  Social media offers a list of activities families can do, such as plant a tree, build a bird house, or simply take a walk in the park to connect with nature. 

 Here’s your chance to get rid of that hard-to-throw-away stuff just sitting around your house. Eau Claire says there will be a Clean Sweep next month. The program is an opportunity for people to get rid of everything from old cellphones to televisions to pool chemicals to paint. Crews will take most of the stuff for free, but there is a fee for some hazardous materials. You can find out more at the city’s website.

You have ‘No Shave November’, now we have ‘No Mow May’. A number of cities in Wisconsin are taking part in the informal program to not mow the grass for the entire month of May. The idea is to let grass grow to give bees and others a chance to take advantage of the spring growth. Appleton started the movement a few years ago, and this year Green Bay, DePere, and Oshkosh have signed-on. Cities are asking people to register for ‘No

A California man with a history of making threats is now looking at charges in Eau Claire County for the note authorities say he sent the city’s school board president. Prosecutors filed charges of making terrorist threats against 33-year-old Jeremy Hanson from Los Alamitos, California. Investigators say he threatened to kill school board president Tim Nordin back in March. Hanson was allegedly upset about Eau Claire School’s policy on gender. Both Eau Claire Police and the FBI say Hanson has