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The City of Chippewa Falls is thrilled to announce the installation  of a musical playground at Erickson Park, a beautiful community space renowned for its scenic beauty  and accessible outdoor amenities. The new musical playground will offer interactive, outdoor musical  instruments for visitors of all ages to enjoy, further enhancing the park’s appeal as a destination for  recreation, relaxation, and community connection.  John Jimenez, Chippewa Falls Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, shares his enthusiasm,  “Erickson Park is a great

July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage of the military community’s unique culture and circumstances, resulting in losses exceeding $584 million in 2024 according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Last year, there were more than 99,000 reports of fraud and 38,000 reports of identity theft filed with the FTC

Charges are moving forward against a Hudson man accused of killing his wife.  Police performing a welfare check at a home on Namekagon Street back in March found the victim dead at the scene.  During a preliminary hearing held on Friday, it was determined that charges against 54-year-old Chad Haworth — including 1st-degree intentional homicide — would be held over for trial.

Multiple people are recovering from injuries suffered in a large-scale fight that happened early Sunday in Arcadia.  Police say a fight involving 20 to 30 people broke out just after 1 a.m. at the Memorial Park Pavilion.  Reports say that one person involved was armed with a machete.  That individual was later arrested.

The body of a man who went missing on the Wisconsin River early this spring is now recovered.  The Wisconsin Dells Police Department says remains belonging to 20-year-old Francesco Di Filippo were recovered in the Newport Beach area yesterday afternoon.  The Chicago man was boating with his grandfather, Luis Di Filippo, and another person when the vessel capsized back on April third.  The third person on the boat was able to swim to shore but Di Filippo and his grandfather

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a destructive fire in Buffalo County.  A trailer and garage were left in ruins Sunday morning after flames ignited at a Pheasant Trail property in Naples.  No one was hurt.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says UW Health is not required to collectively bargain with its nurses.  Service International Employees Union, the nurses union representation, contested that collective bargaining with the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority was required, per the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act.  The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Wisconsin Employee Relations Commission who said it didn’t apply to the UWHCA.  The union said they remain committed to fighting for collective bargaining rights despite the ruling.

The Eau Claire Fire Department is now hiring.  The department says they are seeking applicants who are responsible, compassionate, and courageous, who value community service and are interested in a rewarding career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Hello. Welcome to your Sunday. We’re glad you are here! As the summer is in full swing it can be a whirlwind of activity, to-do lists, and trying to carve out time to have fun and soak it all in. It seems to go so fast. Hey, we get it. That’s why we take time to slow things down on the weekend with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just an easy way to look back at events that

The Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded to the Chippewa River for a water rescue involving people on floating tubes.  With the use of Fire Department boats, 2 people were rescued and brought to shore near the Lake St bridge. They were evaluated by ECFD paramedics and no medical transport was required.  At the same time a group of 4 people on floating tubes were reported in distress near the UWEC foot bridge. A second boat rescued the group and