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Aspirus Health is expanding in the Chippewa Valley.  The Wausau based health system recently received a conditional use permit to build a hospital in Chippewa Falls. Aspirus is planning to build it along Highway 29.  The next step is to finalize the land purchase agreement and get approval from the full city council, which is expected to happen in a few weeks. The new hospital comes after two others closed in the Chippewa Valley last year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

The final plans for the first phase of the Orchard Hills Development in Eau Claire are being approved by the Eau Claire City Council.  The plan is to build 34 new single-family homes on a 400-plus acre plot this summer.  Reservations are open for prospective tenants with a move in date of spring next year.  The land had previously been the center of a legal battle between Eau Claire and the Town of Washington over annexation.

The downtown Eau Claire parking study is being formally adopted by the city council.  The study was released in December and it’s been accepted after several discussions and public comment.  There were recommendations like paid on-street parking and centralized operations.  While the study shows big changes, the council only voted to accept it, not adopt all the suggestions.  The city council will use it to guide future policy making.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit from UW Health nurses seeking to unionize, more than a decade after Act 10 restricted collective bargaining for public employees. The nurses argue UW Health is required to recognize their union under private-sector labor laws, though Act 10 removed references to the hospital from those statutes. A ruling in their favor could open the door for unionization and weaken the effects of Act 10. Meanwhile, a broader challenge to the law is

Eau Claire firefighters are spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with Eau Claire Floral.  Firefighters will be volunteering during their off-duty time to deliver flowers today and tomorrow.  All the tips and wages they earn will go towards the Eau Claire Firefighters Community Charity.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

A million dollar Powerball ticket is sold in La Crosse. The Wisconsin Lottery says the winning ticket was sold at Festival Foods Village on State Road.  A 100-thousand-dollar All or Nothing was sold in Kenosha at a Kwik Trip on 75th Street. Both tickets won during drawings on Monday night.    

A man who was on the Wisconsin’s Most Wanted List is in custody after surrendering earlier this week. Milwaukee police say 22-year-old Deandre Williams is accused of shooting and killing a stranger last September, then went on the run.  Investigators say it was retaliation for the murder of Williams’ teenage cousin earlier the same day. He surrendered to Milwaukee police on Monday. US Marshals assisted in the case.

Learn Better, an Eau Claire company specializing in creating impactful and engaging learning experiences through customized training programs, collaborative learning events and skill-enhancing workshops, presents its first public event of 2025. ‘Evolve,’ a one-day retreat dedicated to empowering women through a blend of professional and personal growth, is scheduled for: Thursday, February 20, 20258:00 AM to 4:00 PMPablo CenterEau Claire, Wisconsin This immersive experience is designed for women seeking tangible skills and meaningful connections. TEvent Highlights:● Vision Exploration: A powerful

ABOVE PHOTO:  Kristel Tavare, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) director of PreK-12 Initiatives, center, accepts the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Public Employee of the Year award presented by David Minor, Chamber president and CEO, and Tina Probst, Chamber director of Workforce and Emerging Talent. Kristel Tavare has a passion for helping students achieve their dreams. It’s humbling when others notice. “We are meeting students where they are and helping them, in turn, meet the needs of our community,”

If you are heading south today, Mother Nature might interrupt your plan. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from noon today until 3 a.m. tomorrow for most of southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County. Around three-to-six inches of snow is forecast for the area. Officials are warning that travel could become very difficult, particularly during the evening commute. Motorists are advised to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, including flashlights, food, and water. Meanwhile, here in our