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Construction of Fairfax Street, from S. Hastings Way to Spooner Avenue, is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 1, 2024. Construction will consist of removal of the existing concrete pavement, removal of concrete curb and gutter, removal of concrete driveway approaches, removal of concrete sidewalk, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and services, water main and services, grading, graveling, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway approaches, concrete sidewalk, concrete multi-use trail, concrete pavement, pavement markings, and lawn restoration. A detour route for

The rain and snow has meant rising waters. The Chippewa River gauge at Grand Avenue read 760 feet, which is approximately four feet below the Action Stage. With recent snow and rain, and a forecast that includes a variety of additional precipitation, river levels are expected to rise and enter the Action Stage within the city over the next several days. When the Action Stage is reached, for the safety of residents, the following areas will be closed: • Chippewa

The Chippewa Falls YMCA, in association with the Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), will be hosting a Farmers Market at the Chippewa Falls YMCA this summer and are seeking vendors to sell local goods. “We are excited to partner, once again, with the YMCA in offering the Farmers Market in Chippewa Falls,” said Sandy Tarter, Extension FoodWIse Coordinator and CHIP-Chronic Disease Prevention Action Team Co-Chair. “This will provide another opportunity for residents to purchase fresh, local food along with supporting

After a national search, Dr. Mary Hoffman has been named permanent associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire after nearly four years in the interim position. Hoffman, who was named interim associate vice chancellor and interim dean of graduate studies in summer 2020, began the permanent vice chancellor position on March 25 after a national search.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

“The unique design draws attention and provides a fun way to engage in financial education that is relevant to their current stage of life.” Royal Credit Union (Royal) is a recipient of a Wisconsin Governor’s Financial Literacy Award presented by Gov. Tony Evers on February 29th, 2024. The Wisconsin Governor’s Financial Literacy Award is annually presented to individuals and organizations that have provided exceptional financial education with an innovative and inclusive approach. Royal received this award in recognition of Go

Homeowners with private wells can get their water tested for nitrate, bacteria, and more at a discounted price at the Health Department in early April. To get prepared, pick up your water sample kit at the department now – homeowners who return their water sample between Monday, April 1 and Thursday, April 11 will get a discount on certain tests. Water testing is available to homeowners with private wells from all counties; you don’t need to live in Eau Claire County to

Congressman Derrick Van Orden has announced that ten-million dollars in federal funding has been secured for the County Road T construction project.  County Road T connects Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties and will be converted from a two-lane to a four-lane highway.  Van Orden says about 30 percent of the project is already designed.  No timeline has been announced for the project. 

A principal in the Eau Claire Area School District has been dismissed over charges of alleged misconduct and failure to follow district policies.  District officials say Pete Riley was fired as principal at McKinley Charter School over charges of disrespecting students and staff and making derogatory comments about Black students.  Riley says charges of derogatory comments have been misinterpreted and that vulgar language was sometimes used to defuse tense situations.

We now know the name of the victim in a deadly crash in Otter Creek. It was on Thursday, 03/21/24, at approximately 8:21 PM, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Nugget Rd and County Road O, in the Township of Otter Creek, for a single vehicle crash. A passerby called 911 after they had located a vehicle that had crashed with a single occupant. Upon arrival Deputies attempted to assist the driver but were unable

 Wisconsin tourism-industry officials are voicing their opposition to a state proposal that, if enacted, would enable public school districts to start classes before September.  Industry officials say operators of resorts, restaurants and recreational activities say the move could deprive them of school-age workers during the peak month of the tourism season.  Supporters, meanwhile, assert that starting classes early would give educators more flexibility to do what they feel is best for students.  Authorities say the measure still needs to be