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The Fall Creek Public Library has launched a public input and facilities needs campaign to test the residents’ interest in a new library and community center.  At a recent listening session in Fall Creek, the hired architect and library & village staff explained the proposed project. According the Building Projects website, “The purpose of building a new public library is to create a modern, accessible, and dynamic community hub that meets the evolving needs of our residents. The new library will

Hunters and anglers will be able to comment on proposed changes to hunting and fishing rules in Wisconsin at the DNR’s annual spring hearings next month.  Hearings will be held in every county, including Eau Claire, on April 8th.  Proposed fishing changes include holding trout season open on the first Saturday in April instead of the middle of May and opening the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan to commercial fishing for lake trout.  CLICK HERE TO REEL IN THE DETAILS.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is deciding not to overturn a lower court decision that defines some Amazon gig workers as employees.  The court has issued a unanimous ruling on the case, making the company responsible for roughly 200-thousand dollars more in payroll taxes in the state.  The logistics arm of the online retail giant had asked justices to reverse the appellate court decision from last year that classifies the company’s “delivery partners” as employees, making them eligible for minimum wage,

Utility companies in Wisconsin and the state’s building trade unions are announcing plans to further develop clean energy infrastructure.  Alliant Energy, Madison Gas & Electric, WEC Energy Group, and Xcel Energy say they will be building more solar farms, wind turbines, and battery storage facilities with the help of local union construction workers.  Dean Miller with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says they are excited to be a part of what he calls a “historic agreement”.  The Wisconsin Public

Two recently passed congressional spending bills include millions of dollars to support research at the University of Wisconsin.  The measures are setting aside a total of 56-million dollars toward projects at UW-Madison.  The largest chunk of the money, nearly 28-million, is going toward work at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Center.  Some of the other supported research focuses on biomedicine, the dairy industry, and rural development.

The Wisconsin football program is announcing plans for a home-and-home series with the University of California.  Wisconsin will travel to Berkeley for the first of the games in September of 2029.  The Golden Bears will then face the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on August 31st of the following year.  Cal holds a five-to-one all-time lead against Wisconsin, with the Badgers’ only win coming in 1946 — the first time the teams met.  The last Cal and Wisconsin matchup was

The nation’s largest dairy states are monitoring reports of avian influenza in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle notes that pasteurization kills viruses or bacteria in milk, so it’s safe to drink. Cattle infected with bird flu typically recover, and the herd does not have to be de-populated. Dr. Konkle is reminding dairy producers to report any illnesses in cattle. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says milk from sick cattle does not go

Worker’s compensation will increase in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers approved the bill, which increases weekly permanent partial disability rate from 430-dollars to 438 for any injuries for this year. In 2025, it will increase another eight dollars. Other alterations include extending the statute of limitations and gender neutral language in marriage-related statutes. The bill was initially approved by the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council, which is made up of both employee and employer representatives and insurer reps.   

Eau Claire public pools are recovering from lifeguard shortages following the COVID-19 pandemic. The local Parks and Recreation department says it is fully staffed and prepared for the swimming season. Recreation Supervisor Christine Mohr says some of the shortage was due to expired licenses that weren’t renewed by potential workers and a lack of ability to train new lifeguards with pandemic restrictions. Mohr says pools should be open without restricted hours, and are scheduled to open on June sixth.

Some emergency response team members will now be allowed to carry firearms in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the bill, which allows tactical emergency medical service members, to carry a gun in areas that wouldn’t otherwise allow them. Evers says EMS personnel respond to dangerous scenarios often, and the new law will ensure they can do their job even in high-risk situations.