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America’s Dairyland Gets Cheesy

By Morgan McCarthy | February 1, 2025

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.

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Friday Feel Good: An Ice Rescue to Warm Your Heart

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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Eau Claire County Department of Human Services Invites Nominations for New Award 

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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Pierce Co. Meats Expands Voluntary Recall

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

 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.

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Reps. Tom Tiffany and Lauren Boebert Reintroduce Legislation to Delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species List

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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Pack Your Bags…Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) Celebrates the Return  of Nonstop Service on Sun Country Airlines 

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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EC Man Gets Plea Deal in Stabbing Case

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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School Shooting Victim Heads Home

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

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

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WI Piggy Bank Plumps Up, Budget Surplus Grows

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

– 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.

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Downtown Parking Discussion Circles the Meeting Table

By Morgan McCarthy | January 31, 2025

The downtown parking survey is making its way through the Eau Claire City Council.  During a meeting on Monday and Tuesday, city council members took a liking to the survey, which found about 80-percent of survey respondents identifying parking as an issue.  Some of the problems include the confusion in different rules, under utilization of spaces, and the current paid structure.  But there is an explanation to the under utilization.  Council member Joshua Miller said there is an inverted pricing

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