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Gov. Scott Walker and Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, shared a holiday message to the Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard and all those who wear the uniform of our nation’s military this season. Whether you are at home or among the hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed around the globe this holiday season, happy holidays and best wishes for a safe, happy and prosperous 2019. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MESSAGE FOR THE

The Community Table is reaching out to people in an unexpected way.  The organization gave away three thousand pounds of produce it had no place to store.  The produce was available to anyone over the weekend.

A Girl Scout Troop that suffered a major tragedy is saying thank you for the support they’ve received from around the world. Three girls and a mother from Troop 3055 in Chippewa Falls were killed in a hit-and-run while doing community service on a rural highway.  The girls in the troop received many letters, cards, bracelets, quilts, and other gifts of support.  Troop members are thanking everyone for the kindness shown to them, saying it showed them there is good

Area runners are getting in the Christmas spirit with an ugly sweater 5K.  Organizers say the run has grown tremendously since it started six years ago.  The race started at Lazy Monk brewing in Eau Claire with more than 100 runners and organizers say the event brings the community together for holiday fun. 

Some Eau Claire elementary students are spreading holiday cheer to seniors.  Third-graders from Roosevelt Elementary visited Orchard Hills Assisted Living to make gingerbread houses with residents.  Their teacher said getting into the community gives students a different perspective during the season and shows them how to make a difference. 

Madison’s water utility is stepping up testing for toxic chemicals spreading from the Truax Air National Guard base.   Wisconsin State Journal says fluorinated compounds from military firefighting foam have soaked into the shallow groundwater on the base, and last year the chemicals turned up in low levels nearly a mile away.  The report says the Air National Guard has known about the contamination for at least three years but hasn’t monitored its spread.  A spokesman for the Wisconsin National Guard said it is

Governor-elect Tony Evers is announcing his latest group of cabinet picks.  It includes Rebecca Cameron Valcq for chair of the Public Service Commission; Brad Pfaff as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; and Mark Afable for insurance commissioner.  Evers has announced eight total cabinet picks this week. 

At least one U.S. representative in Wisconsin fired off a statement at midnight in response to the federal government shutdown that had just started.  The government partially shut down after a House-backed funding bill failed to get 60 votes in the Senate.  Democratic Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore said President Trump’s tantrums have forced the nation into political and economic chaos, and she called the shutdown and Trump’s behavior inexcusable.  More Cabinet Picks From Evers  Governor-elect Tony Evers is announcing his latest group

The final organization announced was Bob’s House for Dogs. This organization provides foster care, healthcare and comfort to senior and special-needs dogs in a kennel-free home-like environment. The $10,000 donation from Markquart Gives Back 2018 will be used for their medical fund. From November 12 until December 14 Markquart Motors and Markquart Toyota were collecting community members’ votes for their favorite organizations on markquartgivesback.com. The top 5 organizations each received $10,000. The organizations selected by members of the Chippewa Valley

An electric and technology company is expanding in the Fox Valley and bringing new jobs.  Faith Technologies announced yesterday it’s expanding in Little Chute and will add more than 200 new employees.  The new building will be constructed to serve as the headquarters for Excellerate.  Construction is expected to begin in the spring and be completed by the fall.