Home

The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly after 7pm this evening. Fire crews arrived on Germania St. to find smoke showing from the rear of the structure and found an interior room on fire.  The fire was extinguished while additional crews searched the remainder of the house to ensure everyone was out and accounted for. It was determined all occupants had evacuated prior to the arrival of the first fire units. Crews ventilated smoke from both

New child sexual assault charges are filed for a Trempealeau County man already on the sex offender registry.  Prosecutors say 57-year-old James Devenport was charged earlier this week, facing ten counts of sexual assault of a child.  Police say a now 36-year-old victim told them Devenport assaulted her hundreds of times before she turned 13, causing permanent damage.  The victim says the assaults only stopped when he was in prison for another sexual assault case.  Devenport is currently incarcerated and

The Chippewa County Department of Public Health announced the installation of three permanent, no-cost sharps disposal kiosks located across the county. These secure drop boxes offer a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of used medical sharps, such as insulin needles, lancets, autoinjectors, and syringes, at any time of day or night. “These kiosks are a practical solution to a real community need,” said Allie Isaacson, Community Health Division Manager. “We know many of our residents manage chronic

Budget talks between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republicans in the state legislature were put on hold today.  The Joint Finance Committee’s executive session was scheduled at 1 p.m., but was paused just minutes before it was supposed to start.  Negotiations started up again earlier this week. A new budget will have to be decided by the end of this month, otherwise state funding will continue as is.

Ninety-percent of Wisconsinites say they believe access to affordable, high-quality child care is a problem statewide.  The survey was conducted by the University of Wisconsin Survey Center and the Department of Children and Families.  Nearly half of the families surveyed that already use child care report missing work or school to take care of their children.  DCF says Wisconsin families spend more than a billion dollars for child care for children under the age of five annually.

Home sales are falling in Wisconsin.  The Realtors Association Report’s May report shows a decline in sales for the third month in a row.  The report also shows closed sales fell two-point-one-percent over the past year.

Authorities are charging two people in connection with an attempted cyanide poisoning in Wisconsin. Dane County Deputy District Attorney William Brown says Paul Van Duyne and Andrea Whitaker are accused of plotting to poison Van Duyne’s ex-girlfriends. A month ago, one woman told authorities someone had broken into her car, and her water tasted strange after she returned to the vehicle. The water bottle was submitted to a lab and investigators found cyanide in the water. Authorities exercised search warrants

 Dan Dunbar, the Assistant Dunn County Manager, was selected by the County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 18, to succeed County Manager Kris Korpela, who has served the county for 24 years.  “It has been a real pleasure to work closely with Dan Dunbar in his role as assistant county manager, and I’m looking forward to continuing a great working relationship as he moves up to county manager,” -Kelly McCullough, County Board chair Dunbar officially will begin working with Korpela on the transition on July 7 and

Juneteenth is being recognized around the country and locally today.  Juneteenth is the annual day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. It marks June 19th, 1865 when Major General Gorden Granger and his two-thousand Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and proclaimed that more than 250-thousand enslaved Black people in Texas were free. Slavery was officially abolished in the U.S. in December 1865. Uniting Bridges of Eau Claire is hosting its 25th annual Juneteenth Day Commemoration at

Three generations of local commitment in our community celebrates upgrades and honors hereos. Smith Funeral Chapel has announced the completion of their facility renovation. As part of these updates, they are also proud to unveil a newly completed Veteran’s Memorial, a lasting tribute to those who have served. You can be a part of this celebration today. They are holding a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, June 19th for a day of remembrance, community, and gratitude. Open House begins at