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The city made the following announcement when it comes to parking downtown: To improve safety and reduce disturbances, speed bumps are being installed this week in the North   Barstow parking ramp, and the top level of the ramp will be closed except to accommodate event   parking. These changes aim to deter speeding, noisy gatherings, and prolonged use of the ramp for non parking purposes.  The installation of speed bumps will begin this week, with minimal disruption expected for those using 

Recent rain, snow, and snowmelt in the upper Chippewa River watershed have resulted in elevated  levels on the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. At its current level, the river has entered the Action stage.  The downtown flood stage is 773 feet.   The National Weather Service expects that the river has crested, and river levels will gradually fall over  the next few days. Still, for the safety of residents and visitors, the following areas have been closed:  • Chippewa River Trail

Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now established in La Crosse County. As a result, this county has been placed under state and federal spongy moth quarantine, joining most of eastern and central Wisconsin already considered to be infested with the pest. This is the first time since 2023 that

The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Community Health Grant Cycle! This new initiative focuses on addressing local health needs and reducing health disparities within our community. The Community Health Grant Cycle is supported by Funds entrusted to ECCF by the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation after its departure from the region. Nonprofits in the Eau Claire area are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects that

“Whether you have a few hours a month or are looking for a long-term commitment, there are countless ways to get involved and support our local organizations.” Leadership Menomonie, in collaboration with the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the Menomonie Volunteer Fair, taking place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Menomonie High School. This event is designed to connect local organizations with community members eager to give back, fostering a culture of service

As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, new research shows that more than half of Gen Z (53%) and millennials (52%) are progressively more open to having a smaller home with higher-quality products and amenities versus a larger home with fewer amenities. “Builders are responding to home buyer preferences and constructing homes with less square footage, which are generally more affordable and easier to maintain,” said Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) President Mike Derrick. The median home size dropped

Stepping Stones Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Corrisa Villeneuve as its new  Executive Director, effective April 7th. She will succeed Padraig Gallagher, who is now serving as the  Executive Director of Feed My People Food Bank.  Corrisa Villeneuve has been with Stepping Stones as the Assistant Director and brings her strengths in  nonprofit fund development and business planning to this role. With a strong passion for serving the  community, Corrisa is eager to build on

It’s April 1st and that means April Fool’s Day. No joke! But why do we do it? Mark Mayfield with more. Just a reminder incase you have some suspicious social media activity. Today is bringing out some unique products. Social media sites are swarming with bogus goods and services like Flat Earth Travel Insurance, a cat poo scented candle which actually smells like roses and a razer Skibidi headset. To verify if the product is actually real make sure to

It’s election day in Wisconsin, and voters will head for the polls to decide — among other contests — a race that carries national implications.  The headline election is between Democrat Susan Crawford and Republican Brad Schimel for a critical seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.  Analysts say it’s on track to be the most expensive race for a judge’s seat in U.S. history, with a nonprofit law institute estimating both sides have spent almost 100-million dollars.  There are also races

On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:14 am, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a 911 call reporting a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on  County Highway Y, between 330th Ave and 370th Ave, in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin.   The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, responded to  the scene. Upon arrival, a woman was located just off of the roadway with fatal