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Ahead of Mother’s Day we have a story about a mom-to-be who got the surprise of her life, and after a bumpy ride we see a safe landing ahead. Click to hear the story with Morgan McCarthy: A pregnant woman  into labor on a flight to Hawaii last Wednesday, and everything went fine . . . because three nurses, a physician assistant, and a doctor all happened to be on board.  She was only at 27 weeks, so it could

Lake and Pond Solution, under the direction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will be treating Half Moon Lake with Endothall on Monday, May 13th. There are no restrictions on the use ofthe lake for swimming or fishing after the application. Use of lake water for irrigation will be suspendedfor seven days after the application. The herbicide will be applied under the supervision of theWisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The City of Eau Claire has applied for and was

“Everyone in Wisconsin should feel proud of what UW-Madison has accomplished and excited for the possibilities ahead.” During the week of May 12, 175 years of Badger connections and UW-Madison impact throughout Wisconsin will be on display in newspapers across the state. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Newspapers Association (WNA) are collaborating to honor the legacy and celebrate the many ways the state’s flagship public university contributes to the quality of life throughout Wisconsin.

Larry A Baker, 60 years of age, from Arkansaw, WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense. On Thursday, May 9th, at approximately 10:28 PM, Troopers from the Northwest Region Eau Claire Post stopped a Chevy Silverado pickup for unsafe lane deviation on Hwy 29 near CTH E. Upon initial contact with the driver, Troopers noticed a heavy odor of intoxicants emitting from the vehicle. The

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 29, 2024. Potato growers have until June 15, 2024 to vote on the following candidates: District 1 Nominee: Eric Schroeder, DeerbrookAshland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price,

At approximately 3:15 am a single semi crash occurred blocking eastbound and westbound lanesnear milepost 117, near Black River Falls. The driver, 53 year old Marat Shiriev Shiriev, from North Carolina was not injured. The crash is still under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol. Both lanes were closed for a period of cleanup.

It’s prison time for a felon caught with drugs and a loaded gun in Eau Claire. A federal judge yesterday sentenced 26-year-old Nathaniel Larson to four years in prison. Eau Claire Police say they found heroin and fentanyl in his pocket during a traffic stop last July. They also found a loaded handgun in his car. Larson is not supposed to have a gun because he’s a convicted felon. Larson pleaded guilty in the case back in February.

Ascension hospitals across Wisconsin are still dealing with a computer hack that has forced the hospital to cancel surgeries and delay doctors’ appointments. The hospital said the attack on its network has left doctors unable to access medical records. No one is saying who is responsible, or just what led to the hack. Ascension’s CEO says they are working ‘diligently’ to resolve the issue. Nurses at some Ascension clinics say losing their computer network has led to a ‘crisis.’

Chippewa Falls wants to get the rest of its lead pipes out of the ground. The city council is moving ahead with a plan to spend a million-dollars to remove lead pipes that connect to people’s homes. Chippewa Falls has already removed most of the public lead pipes in town. Public Works director Brandon Cesafsky says the idea is to incentivize homeowners to sign-up and replace their lead pipes. He said there aren’t any requirements right now, though he says

There’s some unhappiness in Altoona over the idea of paying more for water. The city held a public meeting last night to hear from people about the proposed water rate hike from the city’s water utility. Some in the crowd said Altoona’s water is already more expensive than other local communities, and they say the city has been under water restrictions for the past several summers. Altoona says it needs to raise water rates to keep up with inflation, and