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Police are investigating what lead up to a crash in Pierce County. The incident took place Monday on Highway 10 just south of River Falls. Two cars crashed at the intersection as two people were injured.  A 46 and 19-year-old were taken to a hospital. Four people were in the other car and were not injured.

Laura Benjamin, an Eau Claire business owner, has kicked off her campaign for the Third Congressional District.  She will run as a democrat as she will challenge incumbent Derrick Van Orden.  She is the third democrat to join this race.  Benjamin used to be on the Eau Claire City Council.

In a yearly report, ten million tress were planted in 2024.  Back on Earth Day of 2021, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order saying that 75 million trees would be planted and that the state would conserve over 125 thousand acres of forest by 2030.  To add in 2024, 57 thousand acres of forestland have been conserved in the state.

A new solar installation was unveiled at Summit Environmental School in a ribbon cutting.  The new area is a new source of clean energy and serves as an outdoor classroom.  The solar panels will provide energy to the school.  This is the second solar power project at the school, and they hope to keep developing ways to develop energy programs and reduce energy cost for the school district.

The Wausau Police Department is trying to help the city of Wausau solve its problem of not having a homeless shelter. The department for the time being has opened a temporary shelter for those that are homeless. For the next eight months, The First United Methodist Church will be the home for the shelter. It will open May 1st and stay open until December 31st.  The department plans to find a permanent home as well during this time.

Wisconsin residents are some of the least gambling addicted in the country.  A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on the number of casinos and adults with gambling disorders.  Wisconsin ranks the seventh least gambling addicted, due in part to a low number of gambling-related arrests.  Utah and Alaska are first and second for low gambling addiction. Nevada and South Dakota are the most addicted to gambling. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

A Racine man is a million dollars richer after buying a winning scratch-off ticket.  The Wisconsin Lottery says Daniel Macemon bought the Million Dollar Diamonds ticket at a Pick ‘n Save in Racine. He claimed the ticket at the Lottery office in Madison last Friday. The ticket offers three top prizes of one-million-dollars. Macemon is the first top prize winner.

Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s not just sleepless nights and diaper changes. It’s also battling postpartum depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, heart complications, and more at a time when the focus should be on healing and caring for a newborn,” said Senator James. Currently, Wisconsin is one

The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) has announced a $100,000 gift to the Mabel Tainter Theatre. This contribution will support lighting upgrades and the restoration of the historic Tiffany stained glass windows in the theater, enhancing both the energy efficiency and functionality of this cherished landmark. “The Mabel Tainter exists today as a treasured community landmark because of the dedication, generosity, and unwavering support of those who believe in the power of the arts. We are grateful to the

This Saturday, clean out your medicine cabinet! Instead of keeping leftover or expired medications in your home, drop them off for free disposal in Eau Claire or Altoona on Saturday, April 26 for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drop off your medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Altoona Police Department (1904 Spooner Ave., follow signs on the east side of the building) or at the Eau Claire County Government Center (721 Oxford Ave., in front of the main courthouse entrance). Both locations