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The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty appearance scam. The office says people have been getting phone calls from someone claiming that there will be consequences if they fail to appear for jury duty.  Residents are being reminded that only the county clerk of courts will contact jurors and it will be by mail, email, or text. 

The La Crosse Skyrockers are holding a fundraiser at Myrick Park this weekend.  The annual Stuff the Mortars fundraiser will be an opportunity for people in the area to learn about fireworks safety and awareness and get to shoot off fireworks for a donation.  The group has been setting up fireworks displays around the region since the late 1920’s and will have its highlight New Year’s Eve show starting December 31st at 6:00 p.m. 

Barron native Chris Kroeze is facing elimination tonight on NBC’s The Voice.  Kroeze performed Callin’ Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks last night and his coach Blake Shelton said that he is a dark horse in the competition but that everyone needs to start taking him seriously.  Two contestants will be eliminated on tonight’s episode at seven o’clock.  Kroeze only needs to advance past two more eliminations to make it to the finale. 

We now know names of those involved in deadly accident in Dunn County. Troopers responded to a 2 vehicle crash on Hwy 25 just north of 420th Street a bit before 7 Monday morning. A south bound vehicle driven by 44 year old Amy Lynn Kahl from Menomonie crossed over into oncoming traffic and was struck by a northbound pickup driven by 33 year old Jessica Marie Bauer from Plum City. Road conditions are believed to be a factor for

In a joint project with a downtown Menomonie business, University of Wisconsin-Stout students learned the art of food styling as part of a product photography class and created a legacy for the owner. Students in the Product Photography class taught by Keif Oss, senior lecturer in the communication technologies department, stylized and photographed cupcakes, brownies and other desserts donated by Marion’s Legacy, a coffee shop near the campus, owned by Marion Shambeau. “I think the photographs were beautiful,” Shambeau said. “They

Former President George W. Bush will eulogize his father, former President George H.W.Bush at the Washington National Cathedral tomorrow. President Trump and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama will attend the memorial.  President George H.W. Bush’s service dog Sully is going to anew home.  Sully will be at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda,Maryland where he’ll comfort military members as they recover.  Sully traveled with the 41st president’s body on the flight to Washington, DC yesterday. 

The Eau Claire community is remembering three Girl Scouts and a mother who were killed in a hit-and-run in Lake Hallie.  The Phoenix Park Bridge River Lights were lit green last night in honor of the four victims.  The crash happened one month ago and the driver is facing charges.  *Photo credit: WEAU 13 News

Pablo Properties is approved by the Eau Claire Plan Commission to redevelop a majority of the current U.S. Bank building.  The bank would remain but be downscaled to 36-thousand square feet.  The remaining floors will become residential units.  

Some Eau Claire kids are getting to enjoy summer fun during winter weather.  Every Monday until mid-April, kids will get to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and splash in the dome’s foot-washing station at Wagner’s Lanes.  During the holidays,the dome also plays host to Santa.  Officials say anywhere from ten to 100 kids attend depending on whether school is in session.         

A man who spent 27 years in prison is teaching students in Chippewa Falls about the consequences of choosing the wrong path.  Chippewa Falls native Brian Cole shared his message of hope with local students yesterday.  Cole has spent most of his life in prison for various drug-related crimes, but says he’s now using his experiences for good.  School staff hope the presentation would remind students that their actions have consequences.