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It’s going to be crowded at the Cane’s today. Eau Claire Police are already warning of traffic jams at the new Raising Cane’s on Gateway Drive. The new restaurant opens at 10 a.m., and the lunch crowd is expected to be huge. Police have a map, and a special traffic pattern posted on their Facebook page and you can see more WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

With Winter underway local reminders are being issued when it comes to driving and shaking the rust off our winter weather behaviors. These tips are for both home and on the road: First, if you are at a house, make sure the driveway, sidewalk, vents around the   house, and any fire hydrants by you are cleared of snow. Doing these tips will reduce the chances of getting injured through slipping and falling, as well as reduce   the risk of a

Several Midwest states, including Wisconsin, are at Elevated Risk of power shortages in case of extreme weather conditions this winter.  The North American Electric Reliability Corporation says there are two main reasons.  First, more power is being used because of the switch to electric heat, electric cars and trucks, and large data centers.  Second, traditional power plants are being retired and replaced by solar and wind power, which are less reliable in extreme weather.  Other states at Elevated Risk include

Today is Snowplow Driver Day in Wisconsin.  Governor Tony Evers encourages Wisconsin drivers to move over or leave at least 200 feet of space behind working snow plows. The National Weather Service says the state is facing snow showers due to a snowstorm traveling across the northern U.S. starting tomorrow.  Plows will be expected.   

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will roll into Wisconsin Dec. 7 with 13 shows scheduled over three days. Each show will feature a half-hour live concert by musical artists The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy. Anyonewishing to attend a Holiday Train show is encouraged to bring a donation of cash or a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. All donations stay local to help feed those in need in the community, and the food bank

“Former Rep. Nelsen was an exceptional example of a dedicated public servant, making history as the first woman to serve as minority leader in the history of our state legislature,” -Gov. Tony Evers Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #245 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Dec. 2, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Betty Jo Nelsen, who passed away on Thurs., Oct. 17, 2024,

This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose how much money it is worth, and recipients can choose what they would like to spend that money on – but gift cards are also used in multiple ways by scammers and fraudsters. Whether giving or receiving a prepaid gift card this year, it is

“Sadly, scammers impersonate real charities and nonprofits or create fake ones that do not fulfill their stated mission. This harms both donors and legitimate organizations.” -DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski As we enter the holiday season and the end of the year approaches, many Wisconsinites will make donations to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations, especially on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) have partnered to

Deputies in Pierce County are not saying if speed or alcohol played a role in a Friday night UTV crash that sent two people to the hospital.  It happened in the Town of Ellsworth about 6:30 Friday evening. The sheriff’s office says the driver, 55-year-old Lonnie Huppert,  lost control on State Road 72, and rolled the UTV. His passenger,  27-year-old Bret Welty, was hurt badly enough to be flown to the emergency room in the Twin Cities. Huppert was taken

The body of a missing Two Rivers boy has been found. Police say they found seven-year-old Jacob Baer’s body in about five feet of water yesterday morning. He’s been missing since his parents lost sight of him Saturday while he was at Veterans Park. Baer’s family says he was autistic. Two Rivers police say they are looking into the boy’s death, but they are not guessing at anything at this point.