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Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 180-thousand motorcycles because of a possible leaky clutch.  The company says 26 models from 2017 and 2018 are affected.  Dealers will fix the problem at no charge.  Bike owners can CLICK HERE to check on the Harley-Davidson website to submit their vehicle identification number to see if it’s part of the recall.

Wisconsin first responders are reminding people it’s not only time to turn back the clocks, but to replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well.  Daylight Saving comes to an end this weekend with clocks set back an hour on Sunday morning.  From 2012 to 2016, there were 54 reported fire deaths in Wisconsin.  The National Fire Protection Association says three of every five home fire deaths in the U.S. result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms

Police are releasing the names of the couple killed in a crash in Polk County.  The county sheriff’s department says 60-year-old Donald Kelly and 54-year-old Robin Kelly were the victims in the crash that occurred around 11:00 on Saturday evening.  Police say the crash is still under investigation, but that it looks like the couple crossed the center line and struck multiple structures before going airborne and landing upside down. 

An Eau Claire man will spend the next two years behind bars after a hit-and-run crash and high speed chase.  Police say 32-year-old Kyle Krueger led officers on a chase back in February that lasted about five miles after hitting a vehicle on Hoover Avenue.  Krueger was finally stopped by spike strips and police believe that he was under then influence of drugs after a syringe that tested positive for meth was found in his truck.  Krueger will also pay

A business in La Crosse is disposing of hundreds of needles that were found in its dumpster.  An employee at Earley Drywall says he came to work last week and saw over 300 needles containing drug substances.  The police department is currently investigating, but hasn’t found the person responsible.  A local health professional says contracting various diseases is the biggest risk involved with the illegal dumping.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is holding its fall open house this afternoon.  People will have the opportunity to explore the various programs at CVTC as well as take a tour of the new culinary facilities and teaching kitchen.  The open house starts at 3:30 and will take place in the school’s Business Education Center.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is renaming Millennium Hall to honor the legacy of a former chancellor.  The hall was recently renamed Sorenson Hall after Charles Sorenson who retired in 2014, but passed away earlier this year from complications from a stroke.  Sorenson served as chancellor for 26-years, the longest serving chancellor in the university’s history. 

A man from Eau Clairecould spend many years in prison when he’s sentenced on a charge of trafficking a child.  A jury recently found Arthur Simmons guilty of thatcharge.  The case stems from Michelle Mayer being accused of letting mensexually assault children.  Mayer would get various items including drugsin exchange and Simmons faces up to 25 years behind bars when he’ssentenced. 

The tax levy is going down in the Eau Claire school district.  The decrease was adopted as part of the budget that was approved by the school board last night.  The new tax levy will be eight-dollars and 52-cents per one-thousand-dollars of taxable valuation.  Meanwhile, the entire budget passed by the school board is worth just under 143-million-dollars. 

An injured eagle found in Chippewa County will be rehabbed in Minnesota.  Sheriff candidate Travis Hakes posted a picture on Facebook yesterday of an eagle that had been rescued.  It was found in the woods.