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After spending most of the last school year at home, learning virtually, school districts across the area are welcoming students back into the classroom.  With that, district officials are reminding parents, residents, and students alike of back-to-school safety measures to keep kids safe.  Drivers are advised to use extra caution in school zones, drop-off and pick-up areas in school parking lots, and other busy areas.  Additional reminders include stopping for school buses in both directions when the vehicle’s stop signs

The City of La Crosse is planning big things for its downtown area.  On Monday night, the City Planning Commission approved the Imagine 2040 La Crosse Downtown Plan that is now 18 months in the works.  Hundreds of meetings, listening sessions, community feedback, and workshops have led to this point.  The goal is to make downtown more connected in creating a network of neighborhoods that incorporate the natural environment and maximize real estate opportunities across the area.       

Residents of Eau Claire who aren’t yet vaccinated against COVID-19 still have an opportunity to get a hundred dollars from the state for getting their shot.  Since the incentive was announced August 20th, local health officials are reporting that about 600 Eau Claire County residents have gotten their first dose, making them eligible to receive the payment.  Still, health professionals in the county are saying the incentivized program isn’t having the impact they had hoped.  Wisconsinites have until September 6th to

The UW-Stevens Point athletics department is updating its policy on spectators for fall sports.  Spectators will be required to wear masks for all indoor events, regardless of vaccination status.  There is no requirement regarding face coverings for any outdoor events, according to the university.  With that, those who are not vaccinated are recommended to wear a mask even outdoors.             

Eau Claire is wrapping up its third rainiest August on record.  The annual rainfall deficit that’s existed since last August has been erased in just the past week.  About three-and-a-half inches of rain has fallen in the past seven days alone.  On the south side of Eau Claire, more than seven inches of rain has been measured over that same time period.               

All six Ho-Chunk casinos and gaming centers are reopened after weekend closures.  The sites had closed unexpectedly late last week because of a computer system failure.  In a Facebook post Monday, The Wisconsin Dells gaming centers welcomed guests back to the facilities.  During the downtime, the company noted that all of the centers and other areas were deep cleaned.     

 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is heading back on the road.  The holiday season favorite will begin its tour in mid-November after being forced to go virtual last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.  This year’s comeback tour begins in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 17th.  It’ll continue through December 30th in St. Louis and Cleveland.

The 20-year U.S. military mission in Afghanistan is over.  U.S. CentCom Commander Kenneth McKenzie announced the final withdrawal of U.S. troops.  General McKenzie praised the determination, grit and professionalism of U.S. troops.  He also said he was heartbroken by the terrorist attack that took the lives of 13 American troops at the Kabul airport last week.  Over the past few weeks, the U.S. removed more than 122-thousand people from Afghanistan.  That included more than five-thousand Americans.   McKenzie said there were

On Monday August 30, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., the Barron County 911 Center received a call of a two vehicle accident on Hwy 48 just east of Cumberland. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Cumberland Police Department, Cumberland Ambulance, LMC Ambulance, Cumberland Fire Department and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows a vehicle driven by 18 year old Owen Cruz, of Cameron, was traveling east on Hwy 48 and crossed the center line

An upcoming meeting hopes to address community issues in Barron County. Public Speakers include: –SEN. RON JOHNSON –SHERIFF FITZGERALD –DHS DIRECTOR FROLIK  The Barron County Sheriff’s Department and Barron County Health and Human Services will hold a discussion as well as update the attendees on meth, drugs, and other substance use and its implications in the community.  Interested in attending? THE DETAILS: TOWNHALL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPT 9 – 3:30 PM  LOCATION: BARRON AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 800 Memorial Drive-Barron