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The number of people sent to the hospital after vaping is continuing to grow in Wisconsin.  The state Department of Health Services yesterday said they’ve confirmed 12 cases where vaping sent someone to the hospital, and they are looking into 13 other possible cases.   Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm says the agency does not know whether it’s a bad batch of vape liquid, overuse, or possibly even marijuana that sent them all to the hospital. 

We have a heads up for commuters and citizens on a construction project to start next week in Eau Claire. Construction on Lincoln Avenue, from State Street to Wilson Street will begin next week. The extensive project should stretch into early fall and the tentative start date is Monday, August 12, 2019. Estimated completion is Friday, October 11, 2019. The project will include construction on Lincoln Avenue and will consist of removing the existing bituminous surface, removing curb and gutter,

The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is now seeking charges against a Wisconsin Rapids resident.  On July 27th, a bomb squad responded to a suspicious device in the back seat of a vehicle.  The foot-long tube wrapped with electrical tape was not active, but it contained shotgun shells, nails and a button for possible activation.  Authorities want to charge 36-year-old Sean Curry for possession of the homemade device. 

The National Conference of State Legislators is wrapping up its annual meeting with it’s new president from Wisconsin.  State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos assumed the reins of the organization at the conference in Nashville Thursday.  The group alternates its leadership between Republicans and Democrats each year and Vos is the first Wisconsinite to hold  the position.  The bipartisan organization is a resource for all state lawmakers. 

The National Weather Service is confirming the first tornado in Green Bay in 15 years.  The twister raced through Green Bay and then into Bellevue shortly before 6:00 Wednesday night.  Winds peaked at around 85 miles an hour and the tornado’s path was more than six miles long and nearly a football field wide.  Multiple trees and buildings were damaged, but there’s no reports of injuries or deaths. 

Wisconsin DNR is asking people to join the effort to record observations about deer over the next several weeks.  DNR biologists annually look to record the ratio of does-to-fawns and also look to track the number of bucks.  The data gives insight as to the productivity of the herd.  It also helps the counties develop deer management strategies. 

The Community Table is the beneficiary of this week’s fundraiser at the Rock’n on the River Summer Concert Series in Altoona.  A percentage of the proceeds from last night’s concert goes to the Eau Claire-based nonprofit which provides hot meals daily. If you were wathing the news then you likely saw WEAU report that  The Community Table also sold items including t-shirts and tote bags at the concert to help raise money. Our stations have been a part of the

Three National Science Foundation grants totaling almost $1.7 million will enhance Chippewa Valley Technical College’s efforts to remain on the cutting edge of recent developments in manufacturing technology and enable the College to share information with area high school partners and other technical colleges. “Manufacturing technology changes rapidly today and it’s critical that CVTC keep up with the latest developments,” said Jeff Sullivan, dean of engineering and skilled trades at CVTC. “By working in partnership with our area manufacturing industries

Upgrades are coming to Carson Park. The two stone pillars and adjoining stone walls that mark the east entrance to the park are scheduled to be repaired with new mortar and the addition of lights beginning later this summer or fall, according to Jeff Pippenger, City of Eau Claire community services director. The project was initiated by the Eau Claire Community Parks Association, which works with local groups to help the city improve parks and recreation areas. The association has

Prosecutors in Chippewa County say there’s a reason why they are charging a 10-year-old girl with intentional first degree homicide in the death of a six-month-old.  The D.A. upgraded the charges this week against the girl accused of killing six-month-old Jaxon Hunter last October.  Prosecutors say the medical examiner’s report shows several kicks to the little boy’s head, not just one.  Police say the little girl knew what she was doing and intentionally killed the baby.