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COMMUNITY SEEKS JUSTICE IN BEATING INCIDENT

By Morgan McCarthy | May 25, 2020

There is a demand for justice in the case of a young Eau Claire man who was seen being beaten in a Snapchat video last week. A number of people turned out over the weekend to ask for, “justice for Jacob.” He’s the one seen being beaten by four others in the video. No one is saying just what justice would be in the case. The main suspect in Jacob’s beating, 18-year-old Chase Passon, was arrested last week then released

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CASE MOVES FORWARD AGAINST LAKE HALLIE MAN

By Morgan McCarthy | May 25, 2020

The D.A. in Eau Claire is moving ahead with the case against a man accused of a drunken high-speed chase, and of threatening to kill a police officer. Prosecutors say David Marin hit speeds of 95 miles-per-hour as he tried to run from officers in Eau Claire last Tuesday. Once he was caught near Lake Hallie, police say Martin threatened to kill one of the officers who arrested him. Martin is being held on 15 thousand-dollars bond.

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WI DELLS HOPES TO MAKE SUMMER SPLASH

By Morgan McCarthy | May 25, 2020

Wisconsin’s unofficial spot for summer is open on the unofficial start to summer. The Wisconsin Dells opened for business over the weekend, though not everything is open. Business owners say they are cleaning and preparing for people to return. Just when they will return, and how many people will flock to the Dells remains to be seen. Visitors drive the one-point billion-dollar tourism industry in the Dells.

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MAN ARRESTED IN EAU CLAIRE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FLEE OFFICERS

By Morgan McCarthy | May 24, 2020

A man was arrested in downtown Eau Claire after attempting to flee officers on foot. Deputies from the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a follow-up investigation for a domestic abuse related assault on Saturday when the suspect in the assault was located in a neighborhood near Ball Street and Spring Street in the City of Eau Claire. The suspect fled on foot. After a search of the surrounding area the male suspect was eventually located and arrested off

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ARREST MADE IN HAYWARD HOMICIDE CASE

By Morgan McCarthy | May 24, 2020

A son allegedly kills his father and severely injures his mother in an apparent attack on both of his parents over the weekend in Hayward. It was on Saturday, May 23rd just before 1 in the afternoon when the Sawyer County Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a domestic incident that involved one person being deceased at a residence located on Hinton Avenue in Hayward.. When arriving on scene, law enforcement located a male victim identified as 72-year-old Thomas

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IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE…AGAIN

By Morgan McCarthy | May 24, 2020

The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison will be open no later than July 1.  Yesterday zoo officials made the announcement on social media.  The statement says staffers are working diligently to assure the public the property will be safe for public health.  To make sure, there will be a single direction path everyone will walk along through the entire zoo property.  Everyone will be limited to remain in the outdoor exhibits and observe social distancing.

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THE WEEKEND IS HERE: FLAGS LOWERED, GAS HIGHER, HARLEY BACK

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2020

Welcome to your weekend. You might notice flags flying lower this weekend. President Trump is ordering all flags be flown at half-staff for the next three days to honor more than 95-thousand Americans who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you filled the tank, then you know gas has been climbing steady for awhile, but overall gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are the lowest since 2003.  While prices are starting to creep back up at the pump, AAA reports the average gallon of

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DMV ENCOURAGES ONLINE RENEWAL

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2020

The Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging those who need a license to renew online.  The DMV started an online renewal program Friday due to the coronavirus shutdown.  Find out all the details at the Department of Transportation’s website which YOU CAN GET TO WITH A CLICK HERE.

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WI STATE PARKS RETURNING TO REGULAR HOURS

By Morgan McCarthy | May 22, 2020

Most Wisconsin state parks are returning to regular operating hours. Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd) the parks are again open seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 11 pm.  Visitors are asked to bring hand sanitizer in case some is not available at the park.  Guests are also urged to wear a face covering when social distancing may be difficult.  Restrooms are closed until next weekend and shelter reservations are canceled through June 7th. 

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SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING LEADS TO ARRESTS

By Morgan McCarthy | May 22, 2020

A complaint leads to an arrest after social media called attention to a violent situation. It was on May 21st when Eau Claire Police received an anonymous complaint reference an assault that was posted on a social media platform. Officers reviewed the video which showed a defenseless male being beaten by another male. During the course of the investigation, officers confirmed the assault occurred at a residence in the 2300 block of Sunset Drive. Officers were able to identify 18

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