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 The science education program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout could be in trouble because of a new U-W System policy.  The Program Productivity Monitoring policy would eliminate the program because it produces too few graduates, just three per year over the last five years.  Other programs at other U-W schools could also be in trouble thanks to the policy.  Its goal is to use a single metric to determine the productivity of programs based on the average number of graduates in

More support is pouring in for the families of the girl scouts and mother that were killed in a hit and run last month.  Over the weekend, Micon Cinemas in Chippewa Falls held a free showing of Troop Beverly Hills and raised about two-thousand dollars between donations and a portion of concessions sales for the families.  Also, a dance event was held at Diamond School of Dance in Eau Claire that raised about 15-hundred dollars. 

Chris Kroeze is performing in the top ten of NBC’s The Voice tonight.  The Barron native performed Long Train Runnin’ by the Doobie Brothers last week and got enough votes to escape elimination.  Kroeze will perform at seven o’clock tonight with the rest of the top ten.  He only needs to advance two more weeks to make it to the finale. 

On December 3, 2018 Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers responded to a 2 vehicle crash on Hwy 25 .25 miles north of 420th Street. A south bound vehicle had crossed over into oncoming traffic and was struck by a northbound pickup. Road conditions are believed to be a mitigating factor for the crash. Wisconsin State Patrol was assisted by Menomonie Fire and EMS as well as Dunn County Sheriff’s Office. Names are being withheld at this time while the crash remains

Flags are being flown at half-staff around the state of Wisconsin following the death of former President George H.W. Bush.  The 41st President of the United State passed away Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife Barbara Bush.  Governor Scott Walker said the flags will be flown at half-staff through December 30th.   The 43rd President, George W. Bush, said the entire family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love.  Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said his father was

Mike McCarthy is out, and Green Bay is looking for a new coach. Packers’ team president Mark Murphy released a statement after the Packers’20-17 loss to Arizona yesterday that the team is ‘relieving’ McCarthy of his duties immediately.  Murphy says the 2018 season has not lived-up to expectations.  Defensive coordinator Joe Philbin will step in as interim coach. 

Wisconsin’s governor-to-be says he doesn’t see what Republicans are so afraid of.  Governor-elect Tony Evers on Friday said he thinks Republicans in Madison are trying to erase his win last month with this week’s lame duck session.  Lawmakers last week announced an agenda for their return to the Capitol that includes moving the 2020 primary election, limiting early voting in the state, and forcing Evers to get permission before banning guns from the statehouse.  Lame duck session begins this afternoon. 

It was weekend of kicking off the spirit of the season. Area Elves were hard at work and Santa put down his NAUGHTY and NICE list for awhile to pick up his TO DO LIST. That included The annual Kids and Cops event at Target,  a craft show and book fair is supporting the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots at the VFW on Starr Avenue in Eau Claire And, move over Rudolph, it was run, run Santa! The big guy

A Christmas celebration is supporting children battling cancer.  The first ever Tinsel and Tidings event included cookie decorating, ornament making, and a decorated Christmas tree raffle.  All funds raised went to Mighty Maddy’s Mission,an organization that provides children fighting cancer with birthday parties in the hospital, presents on treatment days, and orientation baskets for families after their child is diagnosed.  The group is names after Madelyn Odegard,who lost her fight with cancer in August 2017. 

Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital are sponsoring the 33rd annual Love-Light Christmas Tree.  The organization held an outdoor lighting ceremony last night at the hospital.  For a ten dollar donation, individuals can memorialize a loved one or honor a relative by reserving a light on the tree.  White lights represent a deceased adult, blue lights are for a deceased child, and red and green ones are for a living relative or friend.  Gold lights are reserved for veterans