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Wisconsin man is accused of an OWI after police say he drove onto Lake Altoona while evading officers.  Lake Hallie Police say were trying to pull over a speeding pickup Tuesday night, when the driver turned off the headlights and drove out onto Lake Altoona.  Then Altoona Police got a call for help, and found the truck stuck in the snow on the lake.  Nicolas Rickey was arrested trying to cross the lake on foot.  Police say he had alcoholic

One of the largest conservation efforts in Wisconsin history has been approved. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says nearly 55-thousand acres of Northeastern Wisconsin’s Pelican River Forest will be part of an easement. That means a total of 67-thousand acres of the park will be state-protected property. The land will remain open to the public for recreation, hiking, hunting, and more.

On January 9, 2024 a white male suspect opened checking accounts at Dairy State Bank and Citizen’s Bank in Menomonie. The suspect used a fake, Georgia driver’s license with the name John Southwood d.o.b. 5/18/88 to open the accounts and told the bank tellers he was a truck driver. On 01/12/2024, between approximately 0852 hours and 1010 hours, the suspect cashed fake checks at Citizens State Bank branches located in Hudson, Roberts, Woodville, and Elmwood totaling over $11k. The suspect

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Moose. Moose assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics. “Electronic storage detection canines like Moose help in holding those who commit internet crimes against children accountable,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “We’re glad to have Moose working to keep kids in Wisconsin safe.” Moose and his handler, Special Agent

 In celebration of Transit Equity Day, which takes place on Rosa Parks’ birthday, Eau Claire Transit Bus Operators are paying for bus rides for all passengers on Monday, February 5. “…everyone deserves safe, reliable, affordable, and clean transit.” “Transit Equity Day is a day for us to come together to remember the spark that ignited a movement when Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama,” said Nathan Nispel, President/Business Agent

After an uncertain college path, Tristan Holtman found his joy by combining interests in business and real estate.  The 2014 Eau Claire Memorial High School graduate decided to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College for his general courses, and then he would transfer to a university.  “It was just the perfect balance of school and life and working, and I feel like I got a great education at CVTC.”  But just before he graduated from CVTC, he had a change of

Time to plan ahead for a popular event. The RCU Foundation’s Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic has something for everyone! Run or walk one of the Chippewa Valley’s most beautiful routes. Also enjoy fun family activities in Phoenix Park, located in downtown Eau Claire. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Charity Classic, they will be donating a total of $30,000 to our nonprofit partners. Proceeds from the 2023 event will benefit three animal rescue organizations: Chippewa Humane Association,

Wisconsin’s governor is once again asking lawmakers to spend more on schools and the UW, as well as expand the state’s healthcare program. Governor Tony Evers delivered his State of the State speech last night. He once again asked to send more money to Wisconsin’s public schools, and to spend more at the University of Wisconsin. He also, once again, pitched a Medicaid expansion. The governor specifically said he wants to use BadgerCare, the state’s Medicaid program, to provide free

Lawmakers in western Wisconsin are worried about what comes next after two hospitals in the Chippewa Valley announced that they are closing. Hospital Sisters Health System and Prevea announced this week that they will close their hospitals and clinics by April. State Senator Jesse James of Altoona says that will leave a gap in care, particularly for people who need mental health or substance abuse care. James said the closing will be devastating. Eau Claire state Representative Jodi Emerson says

There is an investigation into the head of HR at Chippewa Falls Schools. The district yesterday said Tim Johnson, the district’s executive director of human resources and public relations, has been placed on leave. Chippewa Falls Schools aren’t saying much else, but a report says investigators are looking into claims that Johnson billed his former school district for thousands of dollars in continuing-education classes he never took. That report says Johnson was paid over 80 thousand-dollars by Glenwood City Schools