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Get ready to empty the change from your cup holders… The city of Eau Claire is seeking a partnership with Eau Claire County in implementing a wheel tax. The City Council voted unanimously asking the County Board to work with the city as they are proposing a 30-dollar wheel tax to help cover the cost of county road repairs.  The City Council believes that Eau Claire residents will be paying most of the tax money and should see some of

Two firefighters are hospitalized after a gas leak explosion and fire in Sun Prairie. A downtown bar was leveled in the explosion and a massive fire broke out at a pizza restaurant. That happened yesterday evening after a gas line was ruptured. Authorities began an evacuation immediately after the leak was reported. A search-and-rescue operation began after the fire was put out.

And the dugout was more of a DOGout yesterday as Eau Claire’s annual “Bark in the Park” was held to raise money for dogs battling cancer. Around 70 dogs attended last night’s event at Carson Park, which hit a home run with a dog parade around the baseball field.  All money FETCHED from dog ticket sales will go to the National Canine Cancer Foundation.

Some new badges on the payroll? That might be the case in Chippewa Falls as the Police Department is looking to add new officers. They are asking the city council for money to add two full-time officers.  Chippewa Falls currently has 23 officers, with 16 on patrol and the police chief says more officers are needed to meet the increasing number of calls in the growing city, and to avoid burnout.

Ladies and Gentleman…we have a name! Federal appeals court Judge Brett Kavanaugh is President Trump’s pick for the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump said the 53-year old Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials and is committed to equal justice under the law. He has a conservative background and worked in the George W. Bush administration.

Start plotting your food check off list and path down the midway! The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is kicking off this week.  The Ferris wheel starts turning Wednesday and runs through Sunday in Chippewa Falls. Lambeau Field Live will be a new biggie this year for Packers fans. You can warm up on your leap into football season…GO PACK GO!

We have an update in an officer involved case in Clark County: The Wisconsin DOJ  was brought in to investigate and the result is that no charges are being filed against a Clark County sheriff’s deputy and a police officer in the town of Loyal after a suspect involved in a high-speed chase died. The Clark County DA’S office made that determination in the case of Deputy Nicholas Klemm and Officer Jacob Schar.  The two were reportedly involved in an accident

More than 200 people have been sickened after eating Fresh Del Monte Produce vegetable trays.  The CDC is saying that cases of cyclosporiasis were found not only here in Wisconsin but also in Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. The infection can cause numerous stomach issues and fever.  Most of the trays, which included broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, were bought at Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores.

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Rusk County.  That happened Friday evening in the Town of Willard.  Investigators accused James Wulf of shooting Daniel DeSantis after DeSantis got aggressive when asked to leave the property they were on. He was taken to the hospital in Eau Claire with non-life threatening injuries.

Looking for some fun this weekend…well, Jiminy Crickets!! Fall Creek has it for you. It’s right in the name! FUN fest is underway in Fall Creek. The event kicked off yesterday at Keller Park.  The four-day event features activities including kids yard Olympics, softball tournaments, live music, and carnival rides.  Fun fest runs through Sunday.