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Chippewa County is continuing to fight an invasive species of trees infesting parks and the community.  Officials are treating trees in Irvine Park that are affected by the emerald ash borer.  The invasive beetle kills ash trees by disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients.  Eradicating the species has been a joint effort between Parks officials and local residents.

Recent drug take back days hit record numbers in our state. Attorney General Brad Schimel announced that Wisconsin had a record breaking event with a preliminary collection of 66,100 lbs. The October 2018 collection is the largest preliminary weight in the history of Wisconsin’s program.  Since 2015, the DOJ has collected and disposed of nearly 470,000 lbs. of unused and unwanted medications.

TRICK O’ TREAT TIME! The little goblins can warm up their sweet fangs out and about today! Local hours look like this: Dowtown Eau Claire kicks it off at 3-5. In the walkable downtown areas, businesses in the Water Street, South Barstow, North Barstow and West Grand Districts will be handing out treats. Residential hours are from 5-7:30. Altoona fill ups can plan for 5:00 kick off In Chippewa Falls, downtown trick-or-treatingalso runs 3-5pm on Halloween, with residential hours from 5-7. In Menomonie, downtown trick or treating is

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.