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Black History Month starts today. In 1976 the month was set aside to reflect on both the history and teachings of African Americans whose contributions to society were sometimes left out of the history books. But the celebration of Black History began even earlier than 1976. Educator Carter G. Woodson is the man credited with bringing Black History Month to prominence. During the 1920s, Woodson launched Negro History Week in February to promote the diversity of Black achievement in America.

Cheese brine is being used to de-brie snow and ice off the roads in Monroe. Green County Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson says the liquid is made up of 23-percent salt and is better for the environment. He says, “it doesn’t actually melt the snow, its the brine that melts the snow.” The County has already used over 75-thousand gallons of the cheese brine.

The Winter weather can be a rollercoaster here in Wisconsin…and we usually roll with it in our daily lives, and that can mean our pets also have to adjust to Mother Natures moods.  For this week’s Friday Feel Good we fetch a story about a dog with cabin fever who was finally able to get out on a walk, but it didn’t end as planned.  A guy near Boston was walking his dog last week when it ran out on

The Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) announced the launch of the Friend of Human Services Award. This award will be an annual recognition honoring one individual, organization, or community group who made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for Eau Claire County residents through their collaboration with ECCDHS. The Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying and nominating those who have gone above and beyond to support the mission, vision, and values of

 Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is expanding the voluntary Class II recall originally issued on January 13, 2025 to include six additional products. The newly added affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132. The updated products include: The six additional products were sold exclusively by Big Acres Meats’ retail store located in Prescott, Wisconsin prior to January 24, 2025. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) led 30 members of Congress in reintroducing legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, ensure that action is not subject to judicial review, and restore authority back to state lawmakers and state wildlife officials to control the gray wolf population. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. The Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House of Representatives last Congress on a bipartisan basis, but was held up in the Democrat-led Senate.  Rep. Tom

If you are craving adventure you don’t have to go far to begin the journey. Our local airport has announced new services. The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) welcomes the return of Sun Country Airlines’ nonstop seasonal service from the Chippewa Valley to Southwest  Florida Regional Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida. The popular nonstop service returns on Friday, January 31, 2025.   “There’s strong demand for service to Southwest Florida in our area, and we are happy to  welcome the

An Eau Claire man that was charged with stabbing someone last year was given probation as part of a plea deal. Altherelle Robbins was found guilty of an amended charge of aggravated battery, but he was originally charged with recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon.  According to a criminal complaint, the 23-year-old stabbed a man after a fight with another person at a home on Boardwalk Circle last January.  Robbins was sentenced to three years probation and must complete

One of the students who was critically injured in the shooting at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School is now recovering at home.  Officials with UW Health say the young person was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  They have been receiving care since December 16th, when a 15-year-old shot eight people in the building, including a 14-year-old and a teacher who died.  A total of five students and another teacher were hospitalized following the incident and most of them have since

– Estimates for Wisconsin’s state budget surplus are moving higher.  The Legislative Fiscal Bureau updated their financial figures this week.  The surplus is now projected at four-point-three-billion after first being estimated at right around four-billion even.  Governor Tony Evers is expected to submit his new budget proposal in a little over two weeks.  The spending plan is likely to set off lengthy budget negotiations with Wisconsin’s Republican lawmakers.