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More than 17-thousand Wisconsinites would quit smoking cigarettes if menthols weren’t available. That’s according to a new Wisconsin Department of Health Services report. The DHS study shows menthol cigarettes are disproportionately advertised to communities of color, contributing to smoking rates that are nearly twice as high among African American Wisconsinites. The department is launching a digital education and outreach campaign to prevent the use of menthol cigarettes in affected communities.

Wisconsin is distributing ten-million dollars to strengthen ports and the state’s waterborne commerce. The grant money comes from the Harbor Assistance Program. Department of Transportation says more than two-million dollars will go to the Hanke Terminals in La Crosse, another two-million will go toward a dock wall at the Port of Green Bay, and almost two-million will help construct a load-out pad in Manitowoc.

Below is the latest press release from Menomonie Police Department regarding the trasnport of an individual: Our agency believes it is important to be transparent and factual about the particular incident that was  referenced in a letter drafted to Attorney General Josh Kaul by Eau Claire County Corporation Counsel  and the Eau Claire City Attorney on January 13th, 2025.   On October 17th, 2024, a Menomonie Police Officer responded to a suspicion complaint where the  subject was concerned some vehicles were

Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) provider of dental, healthcare and alcohol & drug recovery services in Wisconsin, nnounced the launch of its new logo.   The updated logo maintains elements that have been associated with Family Health Center and ensures this essence of the longstanding history of the brand remains present.  The new design incorporates vibrant colors, symbolizing the center’s forward-thinking approach and its commitment to innovation in community healthcare for the underserved. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

ABOVE PHOTO:  Carter Migala, 19, a Chippewa Falls Senior High School graduate, is on the path to a nursing degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Carter Migala is a typical nursing student – immersing himself in his studies as he enjoys his clinical experience with Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. But his future wasn’t always so bright. When Carter Migala was in sixth grade, he began drinking alcohol. In seventh grade, he started smoking marijuana. He was getting

Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA will award $70,000 of an overall $1.2M grant to Eau Claire County, Wisc., for the construction of a saferoom in the Hillcrest Estates mobile home park neighborhood. This is the first of three increments of a $1.2 million grant to build a safe space for residents in and around the mobile home park. “FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of

Tonic Sol-Fa to Perform LIVE in Eau Claire at Pablo Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as Part of their End of An Era Tour.  Tickets Go on Sale Friday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m.  Acclaimed vocal group Tonic Sol-fa will bring their high-energy, acapella  performance to Eau Claire, Wisconsin at Pablo Center at The Confluence on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at  7:30 p.m. Known for their unique harmonies and dynamic stage presence, Tonic Sol-fa’s performance  promises to be an unforgettable

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor is creating a new program dedicated to preventing gun violence.  This comes a month after the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.  Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating an office of violence prevention.  The statewide office will work with local law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, school districts and gun shop owners to reduce gun violence.  Evers said ten-million-dollars in state funding will go towards the office and more will be requested next month to continue

The American Red Cross in Wisconsin is sending a crew of people to California to help those in need in the wake of the wildfires in Los Angeles.  Red Cross workers say they’re operating shelters for anyone impacted and are offering food, water, and other necessities.  They’re also helping people deal with the trauma from the destruction of the areas around L.A.  Audrey Erdmann is working with the American Red Cross shelter in Pasadena and she says sometimes people are

The City of Eau Claire is asking the public to help identify unsafe sidewalks in need of repair as part of its sidewalk removal and replacement program.  The City Engineering Department collects sidewalk submissions every year to ensure walkways in need of repairs are fixed.  The City has about 75 repairs that need to be made in 2025, so the submissions will be for projects in 2026.  Anyone interested in submitting a request can do so online or by calling