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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.

Eau Claire leaders say they’re tired of the violence and crime at the Regency Inn. Deputy City Attorney Doug Hoffer yesterday said the city will no longer accept the crime that starts or ends at the motel. Hoffer’s frustration comes after a stabbing Tuesday night in the Regency’s parking lot. Eau Claire is suing the Regency’s owners to try and force a sale. Hoffer says if that doesn’t work, the city will try and shut the motel down.

Chippewa Falls’ library is dropping its fines. Library managers say they are no longer going to charge people who keep books, or movies, or most anything else too long. The library says it has to continue charging late fees for specific kits and things in its ‘Lucky Day collection.’ The change starts next Wednesday. CLICK HERE TO TURN THE PAGE ON MORE INFO.

There’s a predictable party-split in Wisconsin’s reaction to the school shooting in Texas. Republicans in the state want more cops in schools, while Democrats want new gun laws. Republican candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch yesterday said she wants to expand the state’s school resource officer program. Candidate Kevin Nicholson said the same thing. Governor Tony Evers, who is a Democrat, yesterday said he wants lawmakers in the state to approve expanded background checks and to do more to keep guns out