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Some students and teaching assistants at UW-Madison want more online classes because of the coronavirus.  Yesterday was the first day of classes for students, and the Teaching Assistant Association and the Association of Students in Madison both want classes moved online.  The two groups signed a letter to the university asking for more hybrid learning opportunities.  The two say they are worried about catching the coronavirus.  The university said there are already plenty of opportunities for students to take classes

It’s now Olypmian Anna Hoffmann.  The Madison native won a spot on Team USA’s women’s ski jumping team this year.  Hoffmann was added to the list after another country couldn’t find enough jumpers.  Hoffmann started her ski jumping career at age two in the Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton.  She will compete on February 5th in the individual normal hill competition.

Wisconsin’s ban on teaching certain racial issues is on its way to Governor Tony Evers’ desk.  The Wisconsin Senate approved the plan yesterday.  Republican lawmakers say they have no problem with teaching about America’s racial history, they just don’t want to teach racism.  Democrats and a number of education advocates say Republicans are simply afraid of Critical Race Theory.  The governor is expected to veto the plan.

Folks in Eau Claire will be able to catch-up on some reading while waiting for their socks to dry.  The L.E. Phillips Library this week announced plans for what are being called laundromat libraries.  The idea is to bring books, particularly for kids, to where people are.  The Library’s Jerissa Koenig says the hope is that families will read together.  The Pinehurst Laundromat on North Hastings is one of the first laundromats to join the new partnership.

Cities and towns across Wisconsin are coming together for the second annual “Be Active” Wisconsin Community Fitness Challenge. Everyone is welcome! People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a virtual challenge to promote active lifestyles, connect people to the outdoors by encouraging use of our parks and trail systems, and engage Wisconsin communities in a friendly competition! The goal for registered participants is to log as many active minutes as possible each week during the month

Eau Claire Police Arrest Man for Arson and Attempted Homicide. It was on January 21st just after midnight when Eau Claire Police and Eau Claire Fire responded to the 700 block of Hobart Street for a structure fire.  When officers arrived, they found the house on fire and residents informed them everyone inside had been evacuated.  Initial witness statements revealed the fire was started intentionally. The suspect was identified as 41 year old Thomas T. Hicks. Responding officers observed Hicks’

A small central Wisconsin town is asking for help finding stolen street signs.  The Town of Rib Falls says around 20 street signs were stolen over the weekend.  The town says it will cost about two-thousand dollars to replace them.  The town is asking anyone who sees any of the stolen signs to reach out.

A reward is being offered to find a man accused of exposing himself at a business in Manitowoc.  Police say the man exposed himself to someone at an unnamed business back on January 10th.  A picture of the suspect is posted on the Manitowoc Police Department Facebook page.  Information that leads to an arrest could result in a 750-dollar reward.

On January 25th, 2022 at approximately 9:57 a.m. the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in Bayfield County on US 2 at Crooked Lake Road. Preliminary evidence indicates a pickup truck was traveling westbound on US 2 when the driver lost control. The pickup crossed the centerline, then struck an eastbound semi-tractor trailer. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Road conditions were a contributing factor. The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State

As the cold snap continues here in our area the community warms up. Eau Claire Transit recently announced that there will be no fare required to ride the bus on Tuesday January 25th and Wednesday, January 26th 2022. The mask requirement remains in place and passengers are reminded to maintain physical distance as much as possible while on the bus. CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON LOCAL TRANSIT.