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A judge has tossed out the lawsuit that accused Racine County and Mount Pleasant of wasting taxpayer money on Foxconn. The lawsuit was brought last month, and said Foxconn failed to live up to its promises to make LCD screens at its factory in Mount Pleasant. The judge dismissed the case last week. Racine County says it’s happy to have the suit in the rearview mirror and is ready to work with Foxconn.

Due to utility repairs for a water leak in the city of Mondovi, the Mayo Clinic Health System clinic at 700 Buffalo Street will be closed on Tuesday, March 9. Patients who have an appointment scheduled for Tuesday will receive a phone call with information about an alternate location or virtual option for their appointment. Patients can call the clinic at 715-926-4858 for information. Mayo Clinic Health System apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause our patients.

Dr. Jill Biden is honoring women who fight for freedom and justice, for women’s rights and for human rights worldwide.  The First Lady was today’s keynote speaker for the annual International Women of Courage Award ceremony at the State Department.  Biden saluted the living award recipients as well as those who were assassinated in Afghanistan, who were killed for their work to improve the lives of all Afghans.  Dr. Biden noted all the women, when facing fear, chose courage.  Her

The Department of Health Services says there are 178 new coronavirus cases reported statewide today.  That number boosts the total number of confirmed cases to nearly 567-thousand.  There were no additional deaths confirmed so the death toll from COVID-19 remains at more than 64-hundred. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS. When it comes to updated CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals,  CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says fully vaccinated individuals can take part in small gatherings indoors with others who have

Jury selection in Minneapolis is being postponed in the case against former police officer Derek Chauvin. Judge Peter Cahill decided to put off the start of jury selection until at least tomorrow while the question of whether to allow a third-degree murder charge against Chauvin is pending.  That charge is currently under review by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  Chauvin is the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd in Minneapolis.  He faces murder and manslaughter charges after he was filmed

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is thanking what he calls the outstanding team at Wisconsin DOJ that successfully protected Wisconsinites’ vote.  The U.S Supreme Court today declined to hear the last active lawsuit to overturn the presidential election results in Wisconsin.  The lawsuit was brought by former President Trump in an effort to eliminate thousands of absentee ballots and allow the legislature to pick the winner of the state’s electoral votes.

Chances are if you have a child in your life, or spend time on gaming channels, you have at least heard of Among Us and there is a local connection “among us” to that popular game! Chloe McChesney loves to use color and avoid straight lines, creating soft and visually effective animation. McChesney’s animation has created quite a following. The senior majoring in entertainment design-animation, which has been renamed animation and digital media, recently created an animated video for the song “Good

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry and Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.’s 13th Annual “The Amazing Eau Claire Clean Up” is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The event, organized by Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry, sends volunteers to assigned locations throughout the city including community parks, neighborhood playgrounds, picnic areas, recreational trails and downtown to pick up litter and perform basic tasks of service. Volunteers may register individually or as groups. Businesses areencouraged to participate!

 Record high temperatures are possible this week, according to the National Weather Service. They say temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s tomorrow. A cold front is moving in Wednesday bringing the chance for some rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures into the weekend.

With warmer temperatures moving in across the Midwest, the state Department of Natural Resources is warning about bear encounters. They say bears are coming out of hibernation and it’s likely they know where there could be opportunities for food near humans. The D-N-R has a few tips online to avoid and protect yourself during bear encounters.