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Reports of fatalities in the labor workforce reached an all-time high in 2022. The U-S Bureau of Labor Statistics says there were 125 fatal work injuries reported in Wisconsin for the year. That’s 20 more than the 2021 report. The Bureau says most of the fatalities came from transportation, and others included contact with equipment and exposure to harmful substances.

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Personal Development Center and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes March 4-11 at the Clark County Courthouse. “The silhouette imagery serves as a poignant reminder that victims and survivors of crime may be among us unnoticed, perhaps as our neighbors, co-workers, or friends…” –Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. Attendees will experience an interactive display

“It is exciting to know that one of these finalists will continue the tradition of sharing the importance of agriculture across Wisconsin to students, teachers, farmers, business owners, and everyone in between.” -Ashley Hagenow, 76th Alice in Dairyland The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 77th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Cierra Essock, Halei Heinzel, Katrina Hoesly, Michaela King, Kiley Pagel, and Lauren Siemers. Prior to being

It’s hard to beat a four legged friend. But for this week’s Friday Feel Good we are not talking about the trusty dog as a walking buddy, or cat in your lap. This is a little bigger than that…. A 1,200 pound horse was rescued out of a “sinkhole” in Los Angeles by the fire department.  More than 50 firefighters were involved in getting the horse out safely.    Fire Captain Erik Scott talks about the rescue effort and  the strategies they used

Elijah Vue’s mother wants her bond changed so she can get out of jail. Katrina Baur’s lawyers yesterday asked the judge to reduce her 15 thousand-dollar cash bond to a signature bond. She’s being held on child neglect charges along with her boyfriend. Baur says she sent her three-year-old son to stay with her boyfriend so he could make a man out of him. Elijah Vue has been missing since last Tuesday. Baur has not told investigators where he is.

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, & Forestry has announced the release of the 2024 Spring-Summer Prime Times. The activity guide is available to view online AND YOU CAN SEE IT WITH A CLICK HERE. 2024 Summer Class Registration will begin on Tuesday, May 7th at 8am. 2024 Youth Spring Classes &Spring/Summer Adult League Registration will begin on Wednesday, March 13th at 8am.

The report into Chippewa County’s sheriff is now available to the public. The county yesterday released the 600-plus page report into Sheriff Travis Hakes and his past behavior. The report looked into complaints about Hakes as sheriff, and into his time as a police officer in Chetek. Hakes refused to be a part of the investigation that led to the report. In fact, the report notes several times when Hakes either declined or ignored interview requests. The report concludes that

The Northwoods’ congressman wants a new federal law to spell-out who gets told about refugee resettlement in the states. Congressman Tom Tiffany this week introduced a plan on Capitol Hill inspired by the refugee resettlement effort in Eau Claire. A non-profit, World Relief, is working to resettle 75 refugees in the Chippewa Valley sometime this year. Only a handful of local officials knew about the plan ahead of time while some concerned citizens came forward to push for transparency. Tiffany

Daniel David Oconnell, 34 years of age, from Freeport, IL has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with fivechildren in the vehicle under the age of 16. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 3:20 PM a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on I-94 westbound at mile marker 55 after observing the driver not wearing his seat belt and speeding. The Trooper observed signs

Hunters from outside of Wisconsin are going to have to pay more to hunt deer with a bow starting later this year. Governor Evers yesterday signed a law that increases the price for bow and crossbow deer licenses for out-of-state hunters. The new law bumps the price for an out-of-state license by 35 dollars, which makes the license an even 200 dollars. The DNR says the increase should bring-in over a half million-dollars more this hunting season. But leaders say