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Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin collecting an excise tax on vapor products in Wisconsin.  A “vapor product” is defined as a noncombustible substance that produces vapor or aerosol meant for inhalation. The tax rate is 5 cents per milliliter of liquid or other substance heated to produce vapor for inhalation, regardless of whether the liquid or other substance contains nicotine. The tax, enacted under state law, applies to businesses that do any of the following: Sell and

An accident injures two in the late night hours of Saturday in Barron County. The 911 Center received a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a semi rollover on northbound Highway 53 at MM133. First arriving units confirmed a minivan vs semi, with the semi on its side, and its load of green beans had spilled on Hwy 53 and the shoulder. The minivan had been towing a small flatbed trailer which disintegrated upon impact, heavily covering both northbound

It’s a lot more than just the pink ribbons, but here locally health care providers remind us to screen for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Breast cancer will develop in about one in eight women during their lifetime. In Eau Claire County, data shows only 54% of Eau Claire County female Medicare enrollees ages 65-74 received an annual mammography screening in 2016. Breast examinations and mammograms increase the chances

A person is dead following a one-car crash in Polk County.  The county sheriff’s office says the person was on Highway 65 near Amery Monday afternoon when they went onto the shoulder, over-corrected, went into a ditch, and rolled.  The driver was thrown from the car and pronounced dead at the scene.  Deputies say they weren’t wearing a seatbelt.

A New Auburn man will go to prison for a year after being convicted in a home break-in and sexual assault case.  Douglas Lewis was accused of breaking into a home in May of 2017 and sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman who lived there.  Lewis pleaded no contest in May to three charges in the case and was sentenced this week to six months for sexual assault and six months for taking a car without the owner’s consent.  Lewis will

New housing units could be coming to an area off of North Crossing in Eau Claire.  Reports say a company wants to rezone more than 100 acres of land near the Menards Corporate Center to build townhouses and 20-unit apartment buildings.  The city plan commission postponed a vote for the housing Monday.  The vote is rescheduled for October 14th.

A third Republican is running for Sean Duffy’s vacant U.S. House seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.  Marathon County farmer Michael Opela recently announced his candidacy for the seat, saying Congress needs fresh ideas and a fresh look.  Opela joins veteran Jason Church and State Senator Tom Tiffany in the race.  Duffy resigned from congress last week for family reasons.

The Town of Wheaton is continuing to recover after an EF-3 tornado hit Chippewa County last Tuesday.  There is still debris and fallen trees from the tornado a week later.  Area fire departments are seeking more volunteers to continue cleanup efforts.  The Town of Wheaton Fire Station is acting as a check-in spot for volunteers, and also has food and water donations and 400 lost items that have been turned in during the aftermath. Wheaton Fire Department: ADDRESS: 3900 38TH

The vacant Eleva Intermediate School building is being replaced.  It was announced yesterday that it will be torn down to make way for a Dollar General.  Eleva Intermediate School was closed in 2016 due to building problems.  The property was recently sold to the developers for Dollar General for 125-thousand dollars.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s office is looking for information on deer stand vandalism.  Officials say the stands found vandalized had graffiti that said “ALF,” which could stand for Animal Liberation Front.  They also remind deer hunters to check stands before using them during deer hunting season.  Anyone with information on the vandalism can contact Dunn County authorities.