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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

The murder case of Lily Peters will remain in adult court.  An appeals court made the ruling today.  A 16-year-old boy, identified only as C.P-B, is accused of killing Peters back in April of 2022.  He was only 14 at the time.  The defense requested for the case to be moved to juvenile court, but a circuit court judge denied the motion.  The boy’s attorneys appealed, and in a 22-page decision, the appeals court upheld the decision.  It said moving

Flags will fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Wednesday in recognition of 9/11.  Tomorrow is also the State Day of Service and Remembrance.  Nearly three-thousand people lost their lives in the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001.  Governor Evers is encouraging folks, not only to lower their flags, but to engage with their neighborhoods and communities, perform acts of kindness, and take the time to reflect on the significance of the day.

A small business in Wisconsin is recognized as one of the best in the nation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Sky High Marketing in Waukesha is among 100 small businesses that the Chamber considers the “best and brightest in America.”  More than half of those businesses generated over one-million dollars in revenue last year.  The businesses were recognized for excellence in categories, such as innovative growth, commitment to community, and customer service, among others. 

Today, Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman and Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Navy veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “As a former Navy SEAL and member of VFW Post 1530 in La Crosse, I have a special appreciation for everything the VFW does for veterans across the country,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Those who answer the call to serve go through incredible challenges,