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Governor Walker is hoping a visit from Vice President Mike Pence will give his campaign a boost.  Pence and Walker delivered remarks yesterday at a fundraiser at Precision Pipelin just north of Eau Claire. Their goal was to generate financial and moral support for the state’s Republican Party governor and U.S. Senate races. It’s the first time Pence has been in our area since he was elected VP. On the flip side, protesters were out as well, and gathered just

The coffee was brewing overtime as the Eau Claire City Council tackled some biggies lastnight. Here are notes from the yellow legal pad: The council voted on ordinances last night, including those to curb excessive drinking and drug use, a ban to conversion therapy practices-both passed unanimously, and there was also a vote to bring a historic locomotive back home.  The council passed an amendment to relocate the SOO Line Locomotive 2719.

Officials in Chippewa County are increasing staffing to address a continuing meth epidemic.  The County Administrator calls meth the number one problem in the county. Ten new positions will be added to the county next year, the majority of which will directly address the meth epidemic.

Put your flags up and pay attention! The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise the price of stamps to 55 cents. The jump would be one of the biggest in history.  The USPS board of governors is also proposing higher rates on shipping and other services to help offset falling revenues.

A homeowner in Calumet County is lucky to be alive after a house was leveled by an explosion.  The owner was not home at the time of the blast around 8:00 this morning in the Town of Harrison.  There were reports of people hearing the explosion in surrounding communities and in some areas, houses shook and windows were shattered.  Two women injured in nearby homes are reportedly recovering and the investigation into the cause continues.

A flood warning is in effect for the Big Rib River at Rib Falls in Marathon County.  The National Weather Service in Green Bay issued the warning this morning as the river’s water level rose to just six inches below flood stage.  People with property along the river are being advised to prepare for the impact of flooding.   Areas downstream should also prepare for excess water. 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Wisconsin officials remind people there are state laws against bullying.  There are also resources for victims.  The state recognized a Bullying Awareness Day late last month and there are multiple websites to access bullying prevention resources.  The Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center has a series of webinars available addressing bullying among adolescents.  Additional information is available at StopBullying.gov.

The decision is back and a jury says that Jesse Lloyd is not guilty of first degree intentional homicide in the death of Kenneth Patterson.  Lloyd was found guilty of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm The Chippewa County jury entered its verdict yesterday after the case went for deliberations earlier that in the day.

An Eau Claire woman charged in connection with four crash deaths will be out on a signature bond.  Cara Stevens appeared in court yesterday and was officially charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle.  The crash happened in May 2017 just east of Cornell, where a criminal complaint says she was traveling north on G and was going 60 miles an hour when she collided with a truck going west on 64. 

We have visitors coming our way. Vice President Mike Pence will soon be in the Eau Claire area campaigning for Governor Walker.  Walker and Pence will begin their stops in Green Bay at the Oneida Country Club. The pair will then travel to Precision Pipeline north of Eau Claire to deliver remarks.