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An energy company covering Wisconsin may be changing its pricing policies. Xcel Energy, which serves Minnesota, Wisconsin, and several other states, is proposing time-of-use pricing.  It would increase prices in times of high demand — for example, running the air conditioning could cost seven-times more in the afternoon and evening hours compared to overnight. Xcel says customers would save with the new pricing, and the power grid be less strained.

Over the past year the Eau Claire County Sustainability Advisory Committee has been gathering community and stakeholder feedback to develop The Community Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP). This plan outlines strategies and action steps to leverage the current work being done in the community and how Eau Claire County can support community action to reach the County’s interim goal of 30% emission reductions by 2030.If you would like to join the conversation, you can be part of three open

The response to a changing healthcare landscape continues as our community prepares to adjust to the exit of HSHS and Prevea. Meetings are lined up and most recently, The Chippewa Falls City Council approved a resolution that requests Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Prevea Health collaborate and work with partners to continue care and services. The meetings will continue as local leaders address the bog questions of “what is next” for healthcare. Eau Claire is set to meet as

Attorneys for a man accused of committing a 2016 homicide in Eau Claire are asking the court to allow time for an independent competency exam.  Shane Helmbrecht is accused in the shooting death of Jen Ward.  Defense attorneys asked yesterday for four months to have the evaluation completed, though they will likely not have that much time.

A former Chippewa County daycare worker has pleaded no contest to charges in a child abuse case.  Investigators say that Lyndcey Jordheim picked up a 2-and-a-half-year-old child and forcefully dropped them back to the floor leading them to hit their head on a metal door frame.  The incident happened at Spots and Stripes Early Learning Center in Bloomer.  Jordheim has been sentenced to six weeks in jail and been given three years of probation.

A Chippewa County man has been identified as a victim in a fatal vehicle crash in Minnesota.  Two vehicles collided Sunday on Highway 1 in Northhome.  Three people were killed including Riley Scheidecker of Bloomer.  The accident remains under investigation.

Chippewa Falls police are suspending the issuing of parking citations under winter parking rules.  That announcement came Tuesday.  In a statement, the department says that the weather has been so warm for so long, the ground isn’t frozen. So, while they normally don’t pause enforcement once they start it, this time they think it is best to so people are not ripping up their yards.  The suspension will remain in place until further notice.

Wisconsin students who are involved in a worldwide robotics program are lobbying state lawmakers for the money to expand.  Participants with “FIRST”, a tech-centered nonprofit K through 12 development initiative, visited the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, bringing examples of their robotics projects along.  Whitewater High School junior Maddison Lahaie says it takes about 70-thousand each year to fund the activities for her team, money that is typically raised through small grants and sponsors.  She says the group would like to see

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers who would like to work as campground hosts during the upcoming outdoor season.  Hosts typically stay at a campsite and spend a few hours each day greeting guests who are also staying at state parks.  They share information about the campground and facilities, help keep bathrooms and campsites clean, and perform light maintenance around the properties.  Those who are interested can find additional details WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

With Valentine’s Day now just a week away, many Wisconsin residents are considering gifts and treats that might make their mate smile.  According to online retailer Candy Store-dot-com, Hershey’s Kisses are a safe bet for those of us in the Badger State.  The company says sales data from the last 16 years shows that Kisses are the favorite in Wisconsin for Valentines.  The site lists Conversation Hearts as second-most popular, with the more elaborate Ghirardelli gift box landing at number