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Although many of us who live here love the area, we are more rich in spirit than bank accounts. Parts of the Chippewa Valley are some of the poorest places in all of Wisconsin. A new report from the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin says Eau Claire county and parts of Chippewa County trail only Milwaukee when it comes to poverty. The study says 14-percent of people in Eau Claire County live below the poverty line and another

Eau Claire is declaring one week next month to be Transgender Awareness Week. The idea is being pushed by Eau Claire County board member Zoe Roberts, who is trans. Roberts says the week will end with a day of remembrance for trans people who have died.

Add Wisconsin to the list of states going to court to stop the Trump Administration from changing pieces of the Endangered Species Act.  Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul yesterday said he is suing to protect the environment and wildlife. Kaul is upset by rule changes that define the difference between endangered and threatened species, allow federal regulators to look at the cost of environmental protections, and end the use of future and possible climate change considerations when making decisions.

On Wednesday, at 1:10 pm, a Honda Odyssey van was eastbound on I94 when it struck the guardrail on the left shoulder near milepost 13. The impact caused the vehicle to skid back across the eastbound lanes where it was struck by an eastbound Dodge Durango. The vehicles came to rest across I94 blocking the entire roadway. As a result, eastbound traffic was rerouted off of I94 at Exit 10 for over two hours. The crash resulted in one person

A Missouri man suspected of killing two Wisconsin brothers is now charged with their murders.  Garland Joey Nelson was charged today in Caldwell County, Missouri for killing Nick and Justin Diemel who had visited Garland on business in July.  Their rental car was found in a commuter parking lot and authorities say Nelson moved the car from his property after killing the men.  Human remains found burned on Garland’s farm are believed to be those of the brothers.

Foxconn’s Innovation Centers across the state of Wisconsin are slow to materialize. A new report says some of the projects are on hold as the company looks to finish work on its new manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant. The Innovation Center in Eau Claire is slowly taking shape. City leaders say Foxconn has started some work on what they hope will become a busy hub for students and workers.

President Trump’s update on the situation along the Syrian-Turkish border means an adjustment in schedule for Vice President Mike Pence.  The vice president cancelled a visit to Marinette this morning to stay in Washington as the President made his announcement of lifting sanctions on Turkey.  In exchange, Turkey agreed to stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria.  It’s not been announced whether the vice president will reschedule his trip.

A familiar name to local politics was vocal on Capital Hill. Late last night, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation that would lower prescription drug prices. Last week, the Committee held a hearing on the legislation, where Rep. Ron Kind urged his colleagues to support the legislation that would allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, which is a main pillar in a bigger plan for his Drug Pricing Action Plan. “Right now, ninety

Everyone is okay following a chemical spill in Arcadia.  Police say the spill happened at the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry processing facility on North 3rd Street Tuesday morning.  Police say over 30 people were treated at the scene and about ten were taken to medical centers for further treatment.  They’ve since been released.

A man connected to the disappearance of two Wisconsin brothers will have new charges filed against him.  KMBC reports Garland Nelson is currently charged with tampering with a vehicle in Caldwell County, Missouri.  Nick and Justin Diemel of Shawano County, Wisconsin were last seen on July 21st.  The Clinton County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office says their vehicle was found in Holt but they haven’t been seen.  A probable causes statement shows Nelson admitted to driving the truck that was rented by the brothers.  Human remains