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On Sunday May 11th, at approximately 9:57AM the Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1515 Taft Ave. Truck 5 and Medic 5 arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the breezway of a residential house. Truck 5’s crew made an aggressive fire attack while Medic 5’s crew conducted searches to ensure all occupants were out of the home. The fire was quickly knocked down while additional crews assisted with ventilating smoke and performed

On Sunday May 11, Marshfield Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Forte for multiple explosions and 30-foot flames coming from the building. Marshfield Fire initially responded with 6 personnel on Engine 3, Engine 1 and Truck 1.  The department was at minimum staffing for the day and one ambulance with two personnel were already on an EMS call and responded to scene about 15 minutes after initial dispatch.  En route dispatch confirmed from on scene callers and Police that there

Today (Sunday) is Mother’s Day, so to all the moms and the special gifts they bring to our lives, we thank you! So, why do we set this day aside? According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as their positive contributions to their families and society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first Mother’s Day celebrated through a service of worship at St.

More than a dozen nurses at the same maternity center are pregnant in Green Bay.  The HSHS St. Vincent Hospital’s Women and Infants Center said that 14 nurses on their team are expecting.  The medical center shared the news ahead of Mother’s Day and during National Nurses Week, which ends Monday.  A hospital spokesperson said that this is an incredible full circle moment for many of our nurses, some of which are about to become first time moms. 

A record number of students is graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  A university spokesperson said over 94-hundred were awarded their degrees this weekend.  It was held at Camp Randall Stadium with Jason Gay who works at the Wall Street Journal as a sports and culture columnist as the keynote speaker.

It’s National Travel and Tourism Week. Secretary of Tourism Anne Sayers took a visit to the Milton House Museum. The museum showcases its original tunnel structure and cabin. Tourism is a 25-billion dollar industry for the state.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you’re here! Mother Nature has been in a wonderful mood in our area lately and you can CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST to see what the Mother’s Day weekend has in store. As we sink closer into Summer things can heat up both outside and on the social calendar, which is why we like to start our weekend mornings with a reason to slow down for just a bit before things

The father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter is being held on a 20-thousand-dollar bail.  His daughter killed one teacher and one student when she opened fire at the Madison school in December.  Six other people were injured, including one student who is still in critical condition.  Prosecutors say 42-year-old Jeffrey Rupnow, the shooter’s father, was arrested Thursday morning during a traffic stop.  He is charged with felony counts of intentionally selling a dangerous weapon to a child and

Charges are filed against a Lake Hallie man accused of pointing a gun at officers while intoxicated.  Prosecutors say officers responded to 59-year-old Scott Brun’s home last month after he called 911.  Responders say he answered the door with a loaded gun.  After a struggle, an officer was able to push Brun’s gun away and take him into custody. No guns were fired on either end.  Prosecutors say Brun’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.  He has

Last week at this time we were gearing up for the Kentucky Derby, but for this week’s Friday Feel Good we trade in the fancy hats and mint juleps and head instead to Arizona where it was a race to the rescue.  Two horses in Arizona couldn’t make it out of a mud pit on their own, so an entire team of rescuers was brought in.  Betty Nixon, of Friends of the Heber Wild Horses, talks about the rescue by a