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Investigators in Barron are still puzzled at what happened to a missing 13-year-old girl and her parents who were shot to death.  Sheriff Fitzgerald says the Department of Criminal Investigation still has no real theory on what happened to Jayme Closs or why her parents were killed back on October 15th.  He also says he doesn’t believe that the public is in danger. 

A rate hike could raise a stink as city utility bills in Eau Claire may be rising next year. The city council met last night to flush out the details and will vote today to decide on whether or not to add a ten percent sewage increase beginning on January 1st.  The city is also considering making a splash in other fees as well, including water and storm water.  The city manager says the uptick in fees is part of

Six cases of a rare paralyzing disease are now confirmed in Wisconsin.  The state Department of Health Services said yesterday that five of the six people affected by acute flaccid myelitis in the state are children.  Across 25 states, there have been 80 confirmed cases of the illness during 2018 so far.  

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is proposing a transformation in its curriculum.  The proposal was released yesterday and includes eliminating six humanities majors.  The Chancellor says he wants to make the school a”new kind of regional university” and combines liberal arts with career-minded majors. 

The Baraboo School District is investigating a controversial group photo circulating on social media.  School district officials says they became aware this morning of the picture, which appears to show some students using the Nazi salute.  A letter was sent to  parents saying the photo was taken last spring and was not taken on school property or at a school-sponsored event.  The district is investigating the situation with local authorities and reaffirms its commitment to a no-hate environment for all.  

November is National Family Literacy Month.  One-in-four-adults in Wisconsin has low literacy skills, which is about one-point-five-million people.  The National Adult Literacy Survey estimates the rate nationwide is one-in-six adults.  There are online resources and programs to help improve literacy skills, including at HERE at Wisconsin Literacy..  

Markquart dealerships are excited to announce the launch of the Markquart Gives Back 2018. What’s it’s all about? Glad you asked! Markquart asks for the help of the community to pick 5 local organizations to each receive $10,000. From NOW until December 14, 2018 members of the Chippewa Valley vote for the organizations that is important to them. It’s easy! Just CLICK HERE and get more details on markquartgivesback.com. Don’t see the place you were looking for? No problem! You

City utility bills in Eau Claire may be rising in 2019.  The city council is holding a meeting tonight and a vote on Tuesday to decide on whether or not to add a ten percent sewage increase beginning on January 1st.  The city is also considering raising other fees slightly including water and storm water.  The city manager says the uptick in fees is part of a plan to upgrade the city’s southwest side that processes sewage. 

 The organizers of this year’s Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls are donating thousands of dollars to area charities this week.  The Leader-Telegram says more than 35 community groups will be presented with contributions Tuesday for donating time at the festival.  About 20-thousand dollars is expected to be donated at the ceremony.  Organizers say Oktoberfest has managed to donate over 345-thousand dollars to local charities since it started 16 years ago. 

A company in Altoona is doing its part to educate the community about the dangers of human trafficking.  Fierce Freedom held its Freedom Boutique yesterday where people could buy clothes to raise money for the survivors of human trafficking.  Not only were people able to buy clothes to donate, they were also asked to donate hygiene items to be given away to survivors as well.