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The Salvation Army of the Chippewa Valley is in need of bell ringers.  The organization say it is short on volunteers this holiday season and could use more folks to ring their bells next to their trademark red kettles.  Details on how you can volunteer can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

America’s Oldest Brewery, D.G Yuengling & Son, is set to expand into Wisconsin and Iowa next year.  Yuengling was founded in 1829 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and survived prohibition and multiple fires.  The brewery remains family-owned through six generations, brewing beers like the Traditional Lager and FLIGHT by Yuengling. 

The Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Holiday Train will soon be making stops in Wisconsin.  The holiday train makes stops across the country, putting on live concerts an raising money for area food banks.  All stops are free and visitors are encouraged to bring food or cash donations to help support local communities.  The holiday train will make stops in the Badger State from December 9th to the 11th.  American authors and Pynk Beard will perform at all Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has issued warnings about several types of holiday fraud.  The department says to watch for online marketplace fraud, where scammers create fake listings for popular items like event tickets and vacation rentals.  It warns to avoid upfront payments, keep communications within official apps and verify sellers before purchasing.  The department is also alerting consumers over phishing messages, which are fraudulent texts and emails that look like they come from retailers or

Wisconsin health officials are keeping an eye on rising cases of respiratory illnesses across the state.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking flu, COVID-19, and RSV.  Last winter, Wisconsin saw a 211-percent spike in flu-related hospitalizations from late December to late January, right after the holidays.  Official say its a reminder of how fast these viruses can spread once gatherings pick up.  DHS data show less than a quarter of the state’s population have received a flu shot. 

Enrollment in Wisconsin’s childhood disability program has sharply increased in recent years. The Children’s Long Term Support program provides waviers for children with institutional-level disabilities. The number of children taking part has increased by 361-percent since 2017.  There has also been a 28-percent jump in enrollment in just the last year and a-half.  The Maciver Institute says the rapidly rising numbers signal either one of two things: a large increase in the number of children with severe mental/physical disabilities or

The following is an announcement from The Eau Claire County Department of Human Service’s about the new High Acuity Foster Home initiative. This program aims to bring youth with complex needs back to Eau Claire County by placing them with highly trained foster parents using the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model: The Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) is taking an innovative  and compassionate approach to supporting children from hard places by launching High Acuity Foster  Homes. These

Sheriff Hakes recently recognized a generous donation to the K9 Officer program: Thank you to Harold and Shirley Aamodt for their generous donation to Chippewa County Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program. This contribution helps ensure that the Sheriff’s Office can continue serving the citizens of Chippewa County by supporting officer safety, assisting with search and rescue operations, detecting illegal drugs, and enhancing overall community safety. Because of this donation, Deputy Oeltjen was able

For Thomas Sabelko, learning has always been about figuring things out.  “I like to learn how stuff works, whether that’s building something from scratch or troubleshooting what went wrong,” he said. “You’ve got to use your resources. That’s how I’ve always learned best.”  Sabelko, 21, of Eau Claire, grew up homeschooled, where learning often meant exploring beyond textbooks, sometimes through hands-on projects or educational field trips. “It was different, but it taught me how to find answers for myself,” he said. “That skill has helped me a lot.”  That curiosity

 The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to do it. It is important that consumers know how to identify and avoid common scams before a fraudster tries to ruin their holiday season, as prevention is the best protection from being scammed. Online Marketplace Scams: If a consumer shops for holiday gifts through