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The man accused of stabbing and killing a man at the Do Dodge Inn in Eau Claire is deemed competent to stand trial. Suspect Anthony Jackson is facing multiple charges, including first-degree intentional homicide for the murder of 31-year-old Alex Graff.  A judge ordered a competency exam for Jackson, which deemed him able to stand trial. His next court hearing is scheduled for September 9.

The Husky Invite Cross Country Race are being held this Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at  Lowes Creek County Park from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   All Lowes Creek County Park trails will be closed to non-racers from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00  p.m. on Saturday, August 30th, as approved by the Committee on Parks and Forest.  Vehicle entrance fees to Lowes Creek Park will be waived during the event for racers and  spectators.   Spectators are invited to access the races by

Are you ready to soak up Autumn Vibes? “Fall Fest is more than just a street festival—it’s a chance for our community to come together,celebrate the season, and connect with local businesses and neighbors, Every year we see thousands of smiling faces filling the streets, and it’s a powerful reminder of what makes Eau Claire so special.” -Erin, Executive Director of DECI. The 36th Annual Downtown Eau Claire Fall Fest is on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to

Funeral services are being held this week for Barron Police Department Officer Ben Smith.  Smith died unexpectedly while off-duty last week at the age of 26, and had just joined the department last year.  Visitation hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake with a Celebration of Life and Honors tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m.

A federal judge is allowing Hannah Dugan’s case to go to trial.  Dugan’s case was set to go to trial in July but the judge pushed it back to consider her motion to dismiss.  Judge Lynn Adelman sided with the federal government in Tuesday’s hearing, which means the case will go to trial.  Dugan is accused of helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz avoid federal agents looking to arrest him.  She has been suspended from her position as judge on the Milwaukee County

A Wisconsin man who faked his own death and fled the country will spend 89 days in jail.  Ryan Borgwardt pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor obstruction.  He staged his disappearance with an overturned kayak on a Wisconsin lake, then traveled to Canada and Asia before settling in the Republic of Georgia.  Investigators say he escaped to be with a woman he met on a dating app, leaving behind his wife and children in Wisconsin.  Month-long efforts to find Borgwardt’s body

New information about the UW-Platteville murder-suicide shows online searches made before the crime.  A police report says Hallie Helms made searches online about buying a gun, suicidal topics and a map of the residence hall where the incident happened.  Interviews with Helms’ roommate revealed questions that Helms had asked her.  She asked things like “how would you rob a bank?” as well as “if you were to kill somebody, how would you do it?”  Helms fatally shot her resident assistant

A Wisconsin man is in custody in connection with a child solicitation investigation.  An undercover detective exchanged texts with Jamey Scott Ralph Strand of River Falls, who thought he was texting a 14-year-old girl.  Authorities learned that Strand would be driving through Minnesota on August 24th.  Mankato police arrested him after identifying his car.  Strand could face up to five years in prison and a ten-thousand dollar fine if convicted. 

Do you know of someone or a business that has achieved sustainability success that  deserves public recognition?  For the ninth year running, the City of Eau Claire’s Sustainability Advisory Committee  will issue the Sustainable Eau Claire Awards. The 2024 awards recognize individuals,  businesses, and organizations that are committed to creating a more sustainable Eau  Claire. Possible nomination categories include:  ❖ Clean-up or Beautification  ❖ Energy: Renewables, Efficiency or Conservation   ❖ Environmental Education  ❖ Exceptional Natural Resources Steward  ❖ Green

A Barron County ice cream shop won big at the 2025 World Dairy Expo.  Judges named Kurschner’s Premium Ice Cream out of Chetek, Wisconsin, the grand champion in this year’s ice cream competition for it’s peanut butter chocolate.  The ice cream shop also took second place for it’s lemon poppy seed ice cream in the flavored category.  Kurschner’s also earned first place in the regular vanilla ice cream competition. CLICK HERE TO FILL UP ON THE DETAILS. PHOTO CREDIT: Kurschner’s