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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Langlade County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2021 has been depopulated. None of the 47 deer that remained at the property tested positive for CWD. The 6-acre farm had been under quarantine since CWD was detected in August 2021, meaning no animals or animal carcasses were permitted off of the property. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services depopulated the

On this Fathers Day weekend we celebrate all the hero’s in our lives, those who answer to “dad” and many dad -types who don’t wear a cape or have a fancy uniform.  For this week’s Friday Feel Good, we meet a real life hero! An off-duty New York City firefighter rescued a 3-year-old from a burning building over the weekend after springing into action as he passed the scene of a fire.   Stefon Douglas had none of the proper attire or equipment

A death investigation is underway in Eau Claire County. The sheriff’s office says they received a call around 11 a.m. yesterday from someone who found a body in a ditch on Mallard Road in Clear Creek. Deputies say the public is not in danger, as the death appears to be an isolated incident.

There are new details about the June first hot air balloon crash in Burlington. The NTSB released a preliminary report which states that after the balloon landed and was losing air, it blew toward the train and caught one of the cars on fire. The report also says that the conductor on the Canadian National freight train reported the train was traveling northbound when it was hit by the balloon. That’s when the conductor immediately put the train into an

On Thursday June 16, 2022, at approximately 10 PM the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to 104 Illinois St for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival fire crews found light smoke conditions on the 2nd floor of a residential group home. Evacuation had taken place and staff reported a fire in the bathroom. Prior to ECFD arrival, staff was able to discharge an extinguisher limiting the extension and containing the damage. Fire crews confirmed the fire did not

Eau Claire city leaders got an up-close, hands-on learning experience with local firefighters yesterday.  Local 487 hosted an event where council members and city officials could put on gear and simulate putting out fires.  They also got to practice medical emergencies and vehicle extractions.

 The Wisconsin Department of Justice is launching a new initiative aimed at keeping schools safe.  This involves creating regional Critical Incident Response Teams across the state. The teams are made up of volunteers of multiple areas, including law enforcement, school administrators, counselors, and psychologists. All team members will attend a training session being held throughout the summer. The program is expected to launch in the fall. Wisconsin is the first state to implement regionally based Critical Incident Response Teams statewide.

The University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire has a new major.  Beginning in the fall of 2023, students can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration that is specifically in Business Communication. Not only will it be the first major of its kind at the UW System, but it is unique across the United States. Students seeking this particular major will take part in internships and community-based work that is applicable to the real world. 

Higher education is about to get easier for some western Wisconsin students. In partnership with the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, River Falls, and Stout, Chippewa Valley Technical College will now offer a new Associates of Arts degree. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, the president of CVTC, says a good portion of their students attend with the plan to transfer to one of the U-W campuses, so she thought these universities should help create this new degree.