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There will be no jail time for the young man who set-off a homemade firework in the Deer District after last year’s Bucks’ championship.  Instead, the now-18-year-old will have to write an apology letter and an essay about his future.  A judge last week signed-off on a deferred prosecution agreement with Deonte Span. The deal means his original charges will be reduced to disorderly conduct if he finishes his writing assignment. No one was hurt in the explosion in the

Chippewa Falls’ leaders still aren’t sure about keeping their pool open past this summer. A number of people turned-out at last night’s city council meeting to plead with the city to save the Bernard Willi Pool. They say Chippewa Falls needs a place where people can go in the summer. City leaders say it is just too expensive to keep the pool open any longer. Mayor Greg Hoffman says he’ll take last night’s requests under advisement.

As expected, some folks in Marathon County don’t want to see a new mine opened in their communities. County leaders are considering a proposal to drill in parts of the county to look for gold and other valuable metals or minerals. A company, Green Light Metals, says there could be huge deposits of valuable metals in a large swath of land across the middle third of Wisconsin. Opponents are worried about the environmental impact of the mines, but Green Light says

Another memorial to the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack victims is moving forward. Waukesha’s Public Art Committee yesterday approved the design for a ‘Waukesha Strong’ mural. The mural is set to go along the wall of the Salty Toad in downtown Waukesha. This is actually the second design for the mural, the first one was changed after a few complaints. The Art Committee is sending the plan to Waukesha’s planning commission for a final decision.

If you’re heading out for fishing season this weekend, there are some new rules to be aware of. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has changed the rules for walleye fishing this year.  DNR says fishermen can now keep a daily bag limit of three walleye between 15 and 20 inches long, or two walleye 15 to 20 inches long, and one walleye over 24 inches.  DNR says the new rules are designed to protect the walleye population in the state.

On Tuesday, May 3rd , 2022, at about 0814 hours the Altoona Police Department received a 911 call of a male and female arguing. It was reported that the female may have been injured and asking for help. Ashort time later Altoona Police Officers arrived on scene and located the subjects. As the officers approached the male, he armed himself with a knife. An Altoona Police Officer discharged their firearm one time and other officers assisted with taking the suspect

Milwaukee and Nashville are the two finalist cities to host the 2022 Republican National Convention.  Milwaukee could be disadvantaged due to high crime.  Milwaukee has seen 67 homicides so far this year, but Mayor Cavalier Johnson says his city isn’t the only one that’s seen an increase in crime.  RNC leaders are expected to make a decision this summer.

Enrollment for virtual summer school in Wisconsin is now open.   Wisconsin Virtual Learning offers students in 8th through 12th grade the opportunity to earn high school credit.  Courses cost 290 dollars for high school and middle school courses and 190 dollars for half-credit semester courses.  Enrollment is open until June 30th.

The City of Altoona and Eau Claire Area EDC are excited to announce the 2022 Champion of Arts Recipient – Jason Jon Anderson, Executive Director of Pablo Center at the Confluence. Presented annually, this award recognizes a community leader for exceptional advocacy, innovation, and sustained collaborations within the arts community of the Chippewa Valley. On March 12th, 2020, the Pablo Center was shuttered due to a government mandate in response to the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jason promptly began organizing

Recent rain and runoff in the upper Chippewa River watershed have resulted in increased levels on the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. At 6 a.m. the Chippewa River gauge at Grand Avenue read just over 765 feet, which is 8 feet below the flood stage reading of 773 feet. At its current level the river has entered our Action stage prompting safety measures and the closure of the lowest lying areas of the Chippewa River Trail.For the safety of residents,