Foxconn has a Wisconsin-first policy, but not everyone who will work at the tech company will come from the state. Foxconn’s C.P. “Tank” Murdoch told a business group in Green Bay yesterday that they are looking for, and getting applications from, people across the country and across the globe. Foxconn has promised to hire workers from Wisconsin, but Murdoch said there is no way that all of the talent that they need can be found in the state.
Read MoreMilwaukee County zoo managers are suing over problems with their recently renovated elephant exhibit. The zoo filed suit this month against their architecture firm and the construction company that built the exhibit. The lawsuit is asking for 250-thousand-dollars to pay for the cost of repairs at the zoo’s six- million-dollar elephant exhibit, repairs the zoo says it needs because of design and construction flaws.
Read MoreDemocratic Governor Tony Evers is asking for 83-and-a-half billion dollars in spending in his budget plan. Evers introduced his sweeping set of proposals yesterday in an address yesterday. The budget includes an increase in the gas tax, an expansion of Medicaid, and an increase to the state’s minimum wage. Evers’ plan increases total spending by nearly ten percent. Republicans in the state Legislature are skeptical about Governor Evers’ new budget proposals. Leaders denounced the 83-and-a-half billion dollar plan as an
Read MoreDemocratic Governor Tony Evers is pushing back against lame-duck laws that limited his powers and the powers of attorney general Josh Kaul. Evers announced yesterday that he is seeking to restore the attorney general’s ability to settle and withdraw from lawsuits without the Legislature’s approval. The move would also undo changes to the state’s voter ID law, allowing students to use university or technical college-issued voter IDs. Governor Evers is pushing a provision of his new budget that would allow
Read MoreFire officials in the Chippewa Valley are saying that recent snows could affect response time. Eau Claire County is working to clear high snow banks to make streets passable for fire trucks. Crews also can’t use the roof of a house to ventilate in a fire because they’re unsure of its condition under heavy snow. Fire hydrants must also be cleared so crews can safely access water.
Read MoreEau Claire students are learning about water safety from Fire and Rescue crews. The department teamed up with the school district yesterday to cover topics like pool safety and the dangers in the community’s rivers and lakes. Students also saw a demonstration on how rescue divers do their jobs.
Read MoreA new store is open in Eau Claire that focuses on CBD products and their uses. Natural Healing of Eau Claire opened today and offers oils, supplements, lotions, and other items infused with CBD. Staff members say the CBD products have become popular in the last few years as alternatives to prescription medicines for pain relief.
Read MoreThe RV expo is setting up camp here! That show will be underway in Eau Claire. The event is hosted by the Chippewa Valley Expo Center at the Menards Corporate location. RV dealers from around the region are showing off vehicles and outdoor products. The show runs through Sunday and admission is free.
Read MoreA new LED light display is part of the Paint the Town Red event in Chippewa Falls. The display at the NSP Dam was unveiled yesterday with a light show, music, and brief remarks at the Chippewa Riverfront Park. The event is designed to promote heart health during February’s heart health awareness month.
Read MoreWe have an update on a man missing since November. 29 year old James B. Liedtka was reported missing to the Eau Claire Police Department on Monday November 5th, after last seen with friends on Water Street the weekend prior. According to Liedtka’s telephone records, his last activity was on November 4, 2018 at 8:25 pm. The GPS coordinates provided by the telephone company led the police to the 1100 block of Menomonie Street near the Chippewa River. Eau Claire
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