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Wisconsin health officials are keeping an eye on rising cases of respiratory illnesses across the state.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking flu, COVID-19, and RSV.  Last winter, Wisconsin saw a 211-percent spike in flu-related hospitalizations from late December to late January, right after the holidays.  Official say its a reminder of how fast these viruses can spread once gatherings pick up.  DHS data show less than a quarter of the state’s population have received a flu shot. 

Enrollment in Wisconsin’s childhood disability program has sharply increased in recent years. The Children’s Long Term Support program provides waviers for children with institutional-level disabilities. The number of children taking part has increased by 361-percent since 2017.  There has also been a 28-percent jump in enrollment in just the last year and a-half.  The Maciver Institute says the rapidly rising numbers signal either one of two things: a large increase in the number of children with severe mental/physical disabilities or

The following is an announcement from The Eau Claire County Department of Human Service’s about the new High Acuity Foster Home initiative. This program aims to bring youth with complex needs back to Eau Claire County by placing them with highly trained foster parents using the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model: The Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) is taking an innovative  and compassionate approach to supporting children from hard places by launching High Acuity Foster  Homes. These

Sheriff Hakes recently recognized a generous donation to the K9 Officer program: Thank you to Harold and Shirley Aamodt for their generous donation to Chippewa County Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program. This contribution helps ensure that the Sheriff’s Office can continue serving the citizens of Chippewa County by supporting officer safety, assisting with search and rescue operations, detecting illegal drugs, and enhancing overall community safety. Because of this donation, Deputy Oeltjen was able

For Thomas Sabelko, learning has always been about figuring things out.  “I like to learn how stuff works, whether that’s building something from scratch or troubleshooting what went wrong,” he said. “You’ve got to use your resources. That’s how I’ve always learned best.”  Sabelko, 21, of Eau Claire, grew up homeschooled, where learning often meant exploring beyond textbooks, sometimes through hands-on projects or educational field trips. “It was different, but it taught me how to find answers for myself,” he said. “That skill has helped me a lot.”  That curiosity

 The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to do it. It is important that consumers know how to identify and avoid common scams before a fraudster tries to ruin their holiday season, as prevention is the best protection from being scammed. Online Marketplace Scams: If a consumer shops for holiday gifts through

Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge will not seek another term, concluding nearly eight years of service. A message from her team included the following: Berge led the city through major challenges, including the pandemic, hospital closures, and addressing PFAS contamination, while championing transparency reforms, housing expansion, and significant public safety investments. Berge will now focus on her run for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, highlighting her local government experience with housing, healthcare access, and affordability. She also recently

A suspect is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through parts of Trempealeau and Eau Claire Counties.  Authorities say 29-year-old John Koplin was seen speeding Friday night and began a pursuit that eventually reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour on Highway 10.  A tire deflation device and a P.I.T. maneuver were eventually used to bring Koplin’s vehicle to a stop.  No one was hurt.  Police say they later learned that Koplin’s vehicle had been

One person is dead and another injured after a Saturday evening crash near Black River Falls.  Authorities say the two were in a vehicle that slid on a patch of ice on I-94 Eastbound and then rolled into a ditch.  The victims are from Milwaukee County.  Both were taken from the scene to a local hospital where one later died and the other was treated for less severe injuries.

A Viroqua man is expected to appear in court today on arson charges.  Sixty-seven-year-old Ora Wallace is accused of intentionally setting fire to a County Road SS mobile home this past Thursday.  The mobile home was destroyed but no one was injured.  Wallace lives across the street from the scene of the fire.