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The latest figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development shows unemployment rose slightly over the last month.  The jobless rate in October was five-point-seven-percent which is up from five-point-four-percent in September.  The national unemployment rate for October was just under seven-percent at six-point-nine-percent.

If Stove Top stuffing makes an appearance at your Thanksgiving dinner, you can thank a Purdue University alumna. The late Ruth Siems, a 1953 home economics graduate, is credited with the stuffing. The product hit shelves in 1971 as a dish appropriate for Thanksgiving but also for everyday meals. The secret behind the dish is the dimensions of the bread crumbs, which General Foods patented in 1975. Siems is listed first among the inventors, followed by Anthony Capossela Jr., John

The Chippewa County Historical Society (CCHS) has published a new pictorial history book titled Northern Wisconsin State Fair – A Fair To Remember. This is the third book the local authors, Donna Bourget and Anne Keller have produced since 2017. Hundreds of photos and numerous news articles tell the stories and history about the Northern Wisconsin State Fair taking place during the last 123 years. Many area residents have also shared their memories of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The

Today, with the help of Scott County MN Sheriff’s Office,  two arrests were made. Back in late June of 2020, with the help of the DNA Doe project, the  bones were identified as 63 year old Gary Herbst, of New Prague, MN.   Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen announced today that two arrests were made regarding the  death of 63-year-old Gary Albert Herbst of Elko New Market, MN. Mr. Herbst was reported as  a missing person to the Elko New Market

A Wisconsin judge is ruling that the man who gave Kyle Rittenhouse the rifle he used to kill two people during civil unrest in Kenosha will face trial.  Authorities say there is enough evidence to charge 19-year-old Dominick Black with two counts of intentionally giving a dangerous weapon to someone under 18.  Officials say that Black took money from 17-year-old Rittenhouse to purchase an AR-15 semi-automatic weapon.  Police allege that Rittenhouse killed two people and injured another when he opened fire during

Like many other schools in our area as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Boyceville Community School District will be pausing face-to-face instruction and transitioning to remote learning for grades 4K-12 on Monday, November 30th through Friday, December 18th. At the end of December, the administration will evaluate the situation and plan for a January return.  Currently in-person classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, January 4th, following Christmas break. CLICK FOR MORE FROM THE DISTRICT

Unemployment continues improving in Eau Claire County. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports the number of initial and weekly unemployment claims fell from the previous week, which means more people are going back to work.  The number of weekly and initial claims filed in Wisconsin also dropped from the previous week.  

A Western Wisconsin man is facing charges after he allegedly put the barrel of a gun down a woman’s throat, pulled a loaded gun on officers, and escaped out of a locked police car. A criminal complaint says 26-year-old Nevin Reit of Bloomer was arrested after police responded to a call from his neighbor that he was acting strange and talking about government conspiracies. Several departments were involved in making the arrest including the Eau Claire SWAT Team.  A bond was set

With gun deer season just around the corner, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office says there could be something unexpected in the woods. The sheriff’s office posted a photo of an albino buck on their Facebook page. They say the all-white deer with a pink nose and pink ears was spotted near the Boulder Junction area in northeast Wisconsin. 

Chippewa County’s health director wants all seven public school districts to move classes 100-percent online. Public Health Director Angela Weideman met with school officials yesterday and urged schools that already transitioned to a virtual model to stay online, and those that are holding classes in-person to make the switch.  Weideman says she’s concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in the community with the holidays coming up, and suggests people keep their circles small.  CLICK FOR MORE