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Man Facing Tickets After 70 Foot Drop Off I-94

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

The Pewaukee man who survived a 70-foot drop off the I-94 overpass earlier this month is now facing a handful of tickets from his crash. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office yesterday issued Richard Oliver tickets for driving while revoked, speeding, and failing to keep his vehicle under control. Deputies say Oliver was going 77 miles-per-hour over the Zoo Interchange when he wrecked, pinballed from side to side, hit a snowbank, and went over the edge. Oliver broke his legs and

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Longtime Coach Passes Away

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

A longtime football coach in the D.C. Everest School District is being remembered as a beloved coach, mentor and teacher.  The district today announced the passing of former football coach Wayne Steffenhagen.  He coached the varsity football team for 33 years winning 16 Wisconsin Valley championships and five state championships.  When he retired in 2013 Steffenhagan had posted a record of 276 wins and only 73 losses.

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WI Sees Plump at the Pump

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

The average cost of regular gas is up 14-cents-a-gallon in Wisconsin compared to a week ago.  Triple-A says the price at the pump is 252-cents today, which is 30-cents-a-gallon higher than a month ago.  The national average is 260.  Drivers are paying two-dollars-and-43-cents a gallon in Appleton, 2.47 in Green Bay, 2.50 in Madison and Milwaukee, two-dollars-and-67-cents a gallon in La Crosse and about 2.59 in Eau Claire.

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Friday Feel Good: Hearts Grow Bigger in Texas

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

The lone star state is struggling in the aftermath of nasty winter weather, but for this weeks Friday Feel Good we will see that there are efforts in the lone star state to make sure that people don’t feel alone. See, there is an owner of a store in Houston called Gallery Furniture is opening his doors and letting people stay overnight to get out of the cold.  He goes by the name “Mattress Mack,” and he’s known for this

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Images Released of Burglary Suspects

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

During the early morning hours of February 19th, Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Deputies, and Eau Claire Police Officers responded to several businesses in the area of London Road and Skeels Avenue for reports of burglaries that had taken place. It was determined that individuals had forcefully entered Eau Claire Games and Arcade, La Nortenita, La Luna Market, and Williams Diamond Center. No employees were present at the time Both agencies are actively working the cases and seek the community’s assistance

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COVID-19 Testing Sites Change Hours

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

The National Guard COVID-19 testing site at Peace Church, 501 E. Filmore Ave., Eau Claire is modifying their hours and will now be open from 2 pm – 6 pm on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Testing is also available at the National Guard testing site in Augusta on Wednesdays from 1-6 pm. These sites will be open through March 10th but may be extended.People are asked to pre-register on the day they plan to get tested at: CLICK HERE FOR

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Truck Vs. Buggy Crash Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

. On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:44pm the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a truck vs horse and buggy accident on Hwy M near 30th Avenue. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with a Washburn County Deputy, Lakeview Medical Center Ambulance, Rice Lake Fire Department, Birchwood Fire Department and the Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows that a horse and buggy traveling north on Hwy M was struck

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

Eau Claire police say a person is arrested after turning over a pipe and methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Eau Claire Police Department notable case log says they initially stopped the car for an equipment violation and discovered the passenger had charges from the Altoona police department. Police say the passenger was ordered in for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and six counts of bail jumping.

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Flying High for 89 Years

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

The Flying Eagles Ski Club will literally fly over Mt. Washington in Eau Claire tomorrow. The 89th Annual Flying Eagles Invitational is a junior ski jump tournament. The athletes will get to test out the new 55-meter jump that’s been in the works for a few years in Eau Claire. The invitational isn’t open to the public, but a live stream can be found online.

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Marijuana Discussion Rolls On

By Morgan McCarthy | February 19, 2021

Seventh District congressman Tom Tiffany wants a go slow approach, on marijuana legalization. Governor Evers has proposed the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. Tiffany, a former state legislator, said he expects the Biden administration to also make some proposals. He commented during a listening session in Marshfield this week.

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