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The cost of regular gas in Wisconsin is up 14-cents-a-gallon compared to a week ago.  Triple-A says the average price statewide is two-dollars-and-five-cents today and the national average is two-oh-nine.  Drivers in Madison are paying $2.03 for regular while the price at the pump is 4 cents higher in Milwaukee and Racine and under two-dollars-a-gallon in Fond du Lac and Janesville.

The show must go on! And despite setbacks and alterations, we will again see art on the streets of our downtown. Eau Claire Sculpture Tour has announced that installation of a new sculpture tour will begin on Wednesday, June 17th.  Exacutive Director of the Tour, Julie Pangallo explained, “We were unable to do our exchange in Sioux Falls due to the Shelter at Home orders that were in place, but fortunately we’ve been growing our local artist base and have

A couple from Lyndon Station have been arrested and charged with attempted possession of methamphetamine after receiving methamphetamine through the mail. On June 4TH the U.S. Postal Inspector reported to local and state investigators that a parcel containing 24 grams of methamphetamine had been received by the post office. The complaint alleges that the defendants, Benjamin A. Zarate and Christina A. Perez, contacted the Wisconsin Dells post office multiple times inquiring about the parcel. After the defendants came to the

There’s been more interest in pursuing a virtual learning model for next school year. Eau Claire Area School District Superintendent Mary Ann Hardebeck said it’s not a guarantee school will be in-person right away and the school is considering plans to make students’ return as safe as possible. Hardebeck said Summer School programs are 100-percent virtual and the school’s internet technology team is setting up devices and online access to support students over the summer and into next year. Surveys

Downtown Menomonie Inc., is helping businesses bounce back from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization awarded 17-local businesses relief grants yesterday. Executive Director Dustyn Dubuque said each business will receive a maximum of 15-hundred dollars and though it’s a small token, they’re hoping it will help. 

It’s a million-dollars bond for the grandson accused of gunning down his grandparents in Rusk County last weekend. A judge in Ladysmith yesterday ordered Adam Rosolowski held on a million-dollars bond. Rusk County’s D.A. says Rosolowski planned his grandparents’ murder, and added that other family members are scared to of him.

The water around us is high and fast. Firefighters rescued the five yesterday in two separate rescues. Battalion Chief Joe Kelly said the Chippewa River is moving very fast, and that makes it dangerous. He said if you are going out on the river, you are reminded to wear a life vest and be aware of your surroundings.

Wisconsin’s coronavirus numbers continue to inch up. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday reported 333 positive tests. That’s up from 285 on Wednesday, and 270 on Tuesday. Many more people are testing negative, yesterday that number was nearly nine thousand. DHS says the daily positive-test-rate is now just over three-and-a-half percent.

Folks in Chippewa Falls got their first chance of the season to grab some farm fresh tomatoes and other farmers market goodies yesterday. The city’s farmer market opened in Allen Park. The market is open each Thursday of the season. Organizers waited until yesterday because of the coronavirus.

We now know who was recovered from the Chippewa River. The body that was recovered earlier this week was identified as 66 year old Steven L. Feld. He was currently homeless residing in the City of Eau Claire.At this time the autopsy indicates the death is consistent with fresh water drowning. There were no traumatic injuries to the body. The matter remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Eau Claire Police Department.