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This Saturday, take “Shopping local” to a whole new level!  It’s the original holiday market at Banbury  Place, Eau Claire!  Building 13 is Eau Claire’s  original “artists collective”, and the studios are overflowing  with original art and gift ideas created with love by local artists and craftsmen.     There’s food, fun and live local music and over 30 guest vendors!  You will find painting, pottery, jewelry,  leather goods, woodworking, lotions, potions and so much more!   The shops of Banbury welcome

When 36-year-old Krista Harel walks across the stage during Chippewa Valley Technical College’s graduation ceremony on December 11, she won’t just be accepting a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). She will be celebrating courage and the belief that she is capable of more than she ever thought possible.  “I didn’t think I could do it,” Harel said. “The other women in class, and my teacher… they made me believe I could.”  Harel completed her HSED this summer while serving time in the Chippewa County Jail. She is one of 10 students who have

In Barron County, Chetek Fire and Rescue is reminding folks to stay off of the ice.  Crews were called to Pokegama Lake yesterday after someone fell through the ice and became trapped in the water.  The victim survived the incident.

There has been no word on the cause of a Tuesday fire in the Town of Union.  The fire destroyed an outdoor shed near Kane and Curvue Roads.  No one was hurt.

Onalaska Police Chief Charles Ashbeck is announcing his retirement.  In a post shared Tuesday on social media, Ashbeck says he is exiting his post with mixed emotions and that he remains humbled and honored to have been selected as chief and to have had the opportunity to serve the community of Onalaska.  Ashbeck’s last day on the job will be January 20th.

Another Democrat is throwing his hat in the ring for Wisconsin governor.  Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes announced yesterday his bid to be the Badger State’s next chief executive.  In a video announcing his candidacy, the 39-year-old said he wants to “reject the Washington way, and get things done the Wisconsin way.”  He also plans to hit the campaign trail in the coming days, with stops in Milwaukee, Madison, and other cities.  Other Democrats in the race include Milwaukee County

Wisconsin travelers without a Real ID will have to pay a 45-dollar fee to go through TSA checkpoints starting next year. The TSA announced on Monday the new fee will go into effect February 1st. An 18-dollar fee had originally been proposed last month. To pay the fee, travelers will need to visit TSA-dot-gov to verify their identity before they head to the airport. They will then receive an email confirmation to present at the TSA checkpoint.

The suspect charged in the homicide of 10-year-old Lily Peters made a court appearance today.  A motion hearing was held for 17-year-old Carson Peters-Berger in Chippewa County, who appeared via Zoom.  Law enforcement took the stand to discuss their interviews with Peters-Berger, who is charged with killing Lily Peters in 2022.  Defense attorneys argued police used leading questions and that Peters-Berger may not have known he could end the interviews.  The trial remains scheduled for November 2026. CLICK HERE FOR

Hundreds of gallons of milk are being recalled over contamination concerns. According to a FDA announcement, Prairie Farms Dairy is recalling select Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at its Dubuque, Iowa, facility because of the potential presence of “food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed.” Close to 320 gallons of the milk were sold and distributed to 18 Woodman’s grocery stores in Illinois and Wisconsin before the issue was discovered. The products have been removed from stores and

Preliminary numbers from the state’s Department of Natural Resources are showing small declines in gun-deer license sales and harvest totals.  The 2025 season ended on Sunday and shows just over 182-thousand deer were registered during the nine-day gun hunt, down just under one-percent from 2024.  Total deer hunting licenses sold slipped about point-12-percent, though archery participation continues growing.  Muzzleloader season is currently underway, followed by late antlerless hunts through early January 2026.