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The bitter cold and snow might be good for the ski business, but maple syrup producers are being forced to wait for the sap to run.  Taps are frozen solid at a time of year when producers yield enough sap to make nearly 250-thousand-gallons of maple syrup.  Wisconsin is the fourth largest syrup producing state in the country behind Vermont, New York and Maine. 

Senator Kathy Bernier announced that Elizabeth Thomson of Fall Creek High School successfully completed the 2019 Senate Scholar Program. Elizabeth joined high school juniors and seniors from around the State of Wisconsin to participate in a week-long program at the State Capitol. Elizabeth and the other Senate Scholars were introduced to all aspects of the legislative process, including meeting with legislators, support agencies, legislative staff, the Governor’s office, and even a Supreme Court Justice. The Senate Scholars put their knowledge

One person is dead after a snowmobile crash in Sparta.  According to the Sparta Area Fire District, the accident happened on a trail north of County Highway B and Echo Road just after noon on Saturday.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the cause of the crash is under investigation. 

An Altoona man is in custody and charged with multiple child sex crimes.  A criminal complaint claims 25-year-old William Lewis posted an ad online looking for sex and an Altoona police officer posed as a 14-year-old girl and planned to meet with him.  When the two met Williams was arrested.  He’s charged with attempted child sexual assault, child enticement, and use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime.

A Kentucky man must pay a hefty fine after being convicted of securities fraud in Chippewa County.  A criminal complaint claims 46-year-old Jason Towe called a Chippewa Falls man in 2012 and asked him to invest money with him.  The man invested over 55-thousand dollars but Towe is accused of leaving out facts in the deal.  It’s also illegal to make cold calls on securities investing in multiple states and Towe was under criminal investigation at the time.  Towe recently

As the temps tick up, the Summer Shandy hits shelves, and the shorts are spotted on people around the Chippewa Valley, it’s a sign of things to come…SUMMER! And with the return of nicer weather comes the return of a popular Chippewa Falls restaurant. The View is back after a devastating fire and returns as a welcome addition to our local social scene. Ready for your date nights and soon for your days on the lake, it’s time again to

The City of Tomah has a brand new VA health center.  You may have seen this on WXOW, as they report the Whole Health Integrative Wellness Center had its grand opening recently where speeches were given by the center’s director, a U.S. Marine Veteran, and others.  Veterans in attendance had the opportunity to try the practices currently offered at the center after the ribbon cutting.  Some of those practices include suicide prevention, a drum circle, and aromatherapy.

One person is injured after a canopy collapsed at the Holiday on Birch Street in Eau Claire.  One vehicle was trapped under the canopy at the time of the collapse yesterday morning and the person who was injured is believed to have been inside it.  Fire officials believe the weight of snow caused the collapse. Across town there was another collapse-A To Z Towing in Eau Claire is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage after a partial roof

Snow fell AGAIN in over the weekend! And now we might be dealing with the melting… Chippewa Valley residents are removing snow again.  A weekend storm hit western Wisconsin over the weekend, leaving residents shoveling and snow blowing yesterday morning.  Flooding is a concern for some homeowners because of the amount of snow this season. Just a reminder: Another snow event is going into effect in Eau Claire.  The new snow event begins at midnight and will end Wednesday evening. 

Governor Evers’ administration is saying barn owners who host weddings and receptions won’t be required to get liquor licenses.  Evers announced his decision Friday, providing clarity in a longstanding debate between operators of wedding venues on farmland and restaurant and bar owners who say all venues should be treated the same regarding the consumption of alcohol.