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The Eau Claire City Council will vote next week on whether to approve re-zoning for a new housing development.  The Creekside project will bring over 100 new homes to a 40-acre plot bordered by Evergreen Terrace and Mischler Road.  The friends of Lowes Creek are protesting the development with concerns about density and environmental damage.

A firearms manufacturer previously based in New Jersey is moving all operations to plants in Wisconsin.  Henry Repeating Arms says it’ll be based in Rice Lake at a recently expanded headquarters building.  It’s also moving its manufacturing to two Ladysmith facilities, and is in the process of closing a third facility in Ladysmith.  All Henry firearms will be manufactured in Wisconsin once the company is finished moving.

A 750-acre fire in Green Lake County is now completely contained.  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the fire started yesterday at 4:30 p.m. in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area.  Fire crews declared the flames extinguished at about midnight, though there was still smoke as of about 10:30 a.m. today.  No injuries are reported, and no structures were lost.  The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Wisconsin is one of the best states for doctors.  A new WalletHub Report compares the 50 states and DC based on average pay, number of hospitals, and public health system quality.  Wisconsin ranks fourth, with Montana and Indiana as the best states for doctors.  Hawaii and Rhode Island are at the bottom of the list.

Amazon returns could become a little more challenging for those who rely on a nearby Kohl’s to drop off items. The retail chain is testing out removing easy Amazon returns services at some stores. Kohl’s began accepting Amazon returns in 2017. News outlet Modern Retail confirms those stores testing it out are in Wisconsin, Missouri and Massachusetts.

Dunn County is holding a free Electronics Recycling Event from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Dunn County Rec Park, 620 17th Street SE, Menomonie.  This event will be in the Small Animal Building and gives residents a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted electronics. A wide range of items will be accepted, including:  Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to recycle their electronics safely, responsibly and for no

Feed My People Food Bank (FMP) is deeply concerned about the elimination of the  Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program at a time when the need for food bank services remains  high and resources for both the charitable food network and local food producers are increasingly  strained.  TO SEE MORE COVERAGE ON THIS STORY WITH WEAU13 NEWS CLICK HERE. In 2024, FMP sourced over 90,000 pounds of fresh produce and protein from Wisconsin farmers and  producers enrolled in the LFPA

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather and soil conditions and can be accessed by visiting http://www.manureadvisorysystem.wi.gov/runoffrisk/index. The runoff risk advisory forecast includes a map showing short-term runoff risk for manure application. The maps account for soil saturation, temperature, and precipitation on a scale of 1.5

On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 9:23 PM, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a one-vehicle crash near the address of W5259 Allman Avenue in the Town of Medford, Taylor County. The caller reported that the vehicle was occupied by an unconscious male.  Taylor County Deputies, along with Medford Fire and EMS services, were dispatched to the scene. Emergency responders found a white Chevrolet Traverse SUV with extensive damage in the eastbound lane

The national stage connects to the Dairyland as Wisconsin Farmers Union, Feeding Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, Marbleseed, and the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative have released a joint statement urging the USDA to reinstate funding. Below is that letter: Wisconsin received notice last Friday that the USDA is abruptly terminating the 2025 Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) mid-implementation, which will cause lasting harm to nearly 300 local farms in Wisconsin and the food pantries that depend on their food. From