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A major construction project is going to begin on Highway 16 starting April 7th. Lanes from STH 157 to La Crosse Street will be re-routed to two-way traffic.  One lane will run southbound and the other will run northbound.  The project is expected to last all summer long.  The project will focus on resurfacing the road, fixing the La Crosse Street intersection and fixing the bridge on STH 157.

The original Erbert and Gerbert’s in Eau Claire is closing its doors at the Water Street location.  After more than 30 years at its original location, they have decided to build a new shop.  They plan on closing at the end of the month.  An exact location for the new store has not been picked yet, but once they find a location, they will start construction.  The president of the store said they are overly excited about building a new,

Chippewa Falls police are investigating a man near Halmstead Elementary they believe may be suspicious. Officers responded to the scene last night after getting reports that the man was walking around near the school’s playground while children were there. When an adult tried to approach the suspect, he got into his car and left. Police say he didn’t speak with any kids. Anyone with information about who the man could be is asked to call Chippewa County Crime Stoppers or

Wisconsin Dells is one of the best family vacation spots in the U.S., according to a new report. The U.S. News and World Report ranks the Dells ninth best, citing its waterparks and Scenic River Walk. Orlando, Florida, Yellowstone Park, and Washington DC were the top three. 

Charges are officially filed against a Wisconsin teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather. Seventeen-year-old Nikita Casap is facing nine charges. Officers say they found two people dead in a Waukesha County home, identified as Donald Mayer and Tatiana Casap. Prosecutors say Nikita, the female victim’s son, was pulled over and arrested more than 800 miles away in Kansas. He’d driven through several states, including Illinois and Iowa. Investigators say a gun and the family dog was found in

Jellisa Ann Reynolds, 36 years of age, from Chetek Wi has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.  On March 27, 2025, at approximately 11:39am, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on US 53 southbound at milepost 141 for an equipment violation. A subsequent investigation was conducted on the driver of the vehicle. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the

Below is the announcement from the Chippewa County Department of Public Health: Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to announce Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James as the recipient of the 2025  Friend of Public Health Award. This award honors individuals who have made significant  contributions to the health and well-being of Chippewa County residents.  Senator James, representing District 23, is recognized for his steadfast commitment to  protecting children, advocating for mental health, and addressing the opioid epidemic.

ABOVE PHOTO: Andrew Thayer, 32, isn’t quite ready to give up learning. Although he has an associate degree in welding and one in IT-Software Development, both from Chippewa Valley Technical College, he decided to get his associate degree in IT-Network Specialist from CVTC as well, which will set him up for a great career. . “CVTC programs, being a little shorter – the one- and two-year programs – was exactly what I was looking for to get my career started.”

The Brewers open the 2025 season today at Yankee Stadium in New York. Freddy Peralta will get the ball in the opener as the Brewers take on the New York Yankees. Most predictions have the Brewers somewhere between 83 to 86 wins this season and to compete in the NL Central race. The Brewers are coming off a NL Central Division championship in 2024 and an exit in Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB postseason. First pitch today is

The University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire has named a new interim chancellor. With current chancellor Jim Schmidt leaving to take a job in Virginia, Michael Carney will step into the new role. Currently, Carney is the University’s interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs. Carney has been with the University since 2000. He will start his new job on July 1st. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE ON THIS STORY.