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The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) issued an order today selecting SkyWest Airlines to provide daily United Express flights at the Chippewa  Valley Regional Airport (EAU) under the Essential Air Service program for a  three-year term.   Beginning in December 2024, SkyWest Airlines will provide a minimum of 12 roundtrip United Express flights per week from the Chippewa Valley Regional  Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Flights will be operated utilizing a 50-seat CRJ200 aircraft and will be

“This is a calling. It’s about putting my life on the line to protect others,” he said. “It’s something I’m very passionate about, and I’m ready to get out there and start serving.” When Sean Van Someren was in fourth grade, he was playing with a football in the driveway of his Baldwin home. A police officer pulled over to the side of the road, got out of his squad car and asked to play catch with Van Someren. “He

Leah Kay Mickelson, 25 years of age, from Eau Claire has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 3rd offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16. A Trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol stopped a vehicle for speeding, traveling 93 m.p.h. in 70 m.p.h. zone on I-94 at mile post 41, near Menomonie. The Trooper observed that the driver, Leah Mickelson, showed signs of

People around the globe are remembering the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks today. On this 23rd anniversary of the attacks, family members of the victims are gathering with local leaders in Lower Manhattan for the annual reading of the victims’ names. During the ceremony there will be six moments of silence to mark when both World Trade Center towers were struck and fell, when the Pentagon was attacked and when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. Natalie Migliore

The debate was back and forth last night as you might expect. We’ll show you different sides so you can decide. Vice President Kamala Harris says Congress is to blame for not addressing the border issue. During Tuesday night’s debate hosted by ABC, Harris accused Trump of killing a bill in Congress in order to make it an election issue. Harris went on to list members of Trump’s staff that have criticized him and endorsed her. Vice President Harris said

Eau Claire is going to reserve some on-street parking for bicycles. The city council last night okayed bike corrals. The idea is to block-off some parking spots on the street to hold bicycles. The bike parking spots will be first come, first serve. Eau Claire’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been working on the plan for a while. They say it should give people more options if they want to bike to work downtown.

Western Wisconsin’s congressman wants answers about an illegal immigrant who was wanted out of Madison, and is now charged with a crime in Prairie du Chien. Congressman Derrick Van Orden this week joined Northwoods Congressman Tom Tiffany in a letter to Dane County’s sheriff about his non-cooperation program, and the case of Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate. He’s accused of sexual assault in Prairie du Chien, but was also wanted out of Dane County on a similar crime. Van Orden says

The rules for in-person absentee voting in Wisconsin could be changing. The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in the case involving Racine’s mobile voting van from back in 2022.  A Racine judge has already declared the van illegal, but voting rights groups say there shouldn’t be any restrictions on how and where people in Wisconsin can vote. Opponents of the van say the state’s election laws are clear, and do not allow for a van to criss-cross a town

The Sonnentag is open. UW-Eau Claire held a grand opening for its new athletic center last night. Students got their first real look at the new facility. Teams will no longer have to leave campus for practice, and the brand new center has more than enough space for other campus activities. Crews began work on the new center back in April of 2022 and you can CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

The River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival, presented by Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, is back, bringing fall fun and excitement to Altoona, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM at River Prairie Park. This family-friendly event celebrates giant pumpkins and the growers who cultivate them, with thrilling events and activities for all ages. Featured Events: CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION