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Funding Set for WI Building Projects

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

Wisconsin will get more than 48-million dollars for dozens of building projects statewide. The State Building Commission approved the funding. Approved projects include an addition to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus in Wauwatosa, an equipment storage building for the DNR, and facility upgrades to Health Services and Military Affairs buildings.

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Early Polls Show Political Tie

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

A new poll out of Wisconsin shows both leading presidential candidates head-to-head with voters. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are tied in the Marquette Law School Poll out of Milwaukee. The poll included candidates Robert F Kennedy Junior, Jill Stein, and Colonel West, each getting three percent of the vote.

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Dam Rescue, Water Safety Reminder

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

We now have more information about an event in Holcombe that happened on Wednesday evening. On Wednesday May 22nd, two individuals were fishing below the Xcel Energy Hydro dam in Holcombe. The dam was opened to allow an increase in water flow, the two individuals became trapped on some rocks in the river. They were able to call Emergency Communications Center in Chippewa to notify responders of their location. Sheriff Travis Hakes then contacted employees from Xcel Energy, who then

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UWEC Announces Creation of Rural Health Innovation Alliance

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, along with Chicago-based Health Equity Innovation Partners, is initiating a collaboration to assemble health care providers, entrepreneurs and other partners to find solutions to improve health care delivery in rural areas. The three-pronged goal is to improve rural health care access and outcomes while reducing costs. The Rural Health Innovation Alliance was announced May 23 at the Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon held at UW-Eau Claire. YOU CAN READ MORE WITH A CLICK HERE.

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Heavy Rain Leads to Rising Levels on Chippewa River, Trail Closures

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

Heavy rain in the upper Chippewa River watershed is resulting in rising levels on the Chippewa River inEau Claire. At 710 a.m., the Chippewa River gauge at Grand Avenue read approximately 7675 feet; at its current level, the river has entered the Action stage. The downtown flood stage is 773 feet. At its current level, the river has entered the Action stage, prompting the City to close the following areas for the safety of residents and visitors. The City of

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Local Winner Celebrates 4H, Key Award Winner

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

Madeline Horvath of Menomonie, Wisconsin has been selected as the University of Wisconsin, Dunn County 4-H’s Key Award winner for 2024. “I think that a lot of people think of 4H as just being about animals or farming, so when kids find out that they can pursue almost anything that interests them and go on fun trips with their friends they get more excited about their future in 4H.” – Madeline Horvath This prestigious award is one of the highest

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Tornados Confirmed

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

We now have confirmation of tornados after the blast of severe weather that hit our area early this week. The National Weather Service in Minneapolis yesterday confirmed tornadoes in Buffalo, Trempealeau, Marathon, and Clark counties. Forecasters also confirmed a small tornado in eastern Eau Claire County. None of the twisters were very strong, they were all EF1 tornadoes with top wind speeds between 90 and 105 miles-per-hour. There are no reports of any serious injuries from the tornadoes, though Tuesday’s

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La Crosse Man Dies After Chetek Lake Incident

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

The man pulled from the water in Chetek has died. Barron County’s Sheriff said the 63-year-old La Crosse man who was found in the water at the Pokegama Lakeside Cantina died. The man was pulled out of the water back on May 11th. No one is saying how the man ended-up in the lake, but investigators say alcohol likely played a role.

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WI Elk Quota Set

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2024

Wisconsin is allowing hunters to take 12 elk this year. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday announced the quota for this year’s elk hunt. The DNR says eight elk bulls can be taken in the Clam Lake Elk Zone, and four bulls can be taken in the new Black River Elk Zone. The DNR says the Ojibwe tribes may claim up to half of the harvest for themselves. There is a lottery for an elk permit in Wisconsin, and

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Alcala Back in Chippewa Co. Jail

By Morgan McCarthy | May 22, 2024

The Chippewa County Sherrifs office updated the status of Harley Alcala.This was the individual that caused the Courthouse security issue in May of 2023.  He was extradited from Texas back to Chippewa County as he violated his bond. Alcala is back in the Chippewa County Jail and they will continue to house him in the jail and all of his court proceedings will still be handled in Eau Claire County, as Eau Claire County is the special prosecutor overseeing the

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