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 Xcel Energy is launching a new initiative aimed at helping income-qualified customers improve their home energy efficiency and reduce their energy bills. Beginning this month, Xcel Energy is offering free home energy assessments to qualified customers. The assessments are conducted by trained contractors using specialized equipment such as blower doors and infrared cameras, which are designed to uncover air leaks, insulation gaps, and assess combustion safety. A home energy assessment can be a crucial step in identifying the sources of

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is launching his campaign for Wisconsin Governor.  The Milwaukee native had been considering a run for governor since incumbent Tony Evers announced he wouldn’t be running again in July.  Crowley became the first Black person and youngest to serve as Milwaukee County Executive when he was elected in 2020.  Crowley, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and union worker Ryan Strnad are the first Democrats to enter a bid for Wisconsin governor.  Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann

Wisconsinites vaccinate more than most other states.  A new report from WalletHub compares all 50 states and Washington D.C. based on the rate of children, teens, adults, and elderly people vaccinated against various diseases.  Wisconsin ranks 9th for having the most people vaccinated, with Massachusetts and New Hampshire at the top of the list.  Mississippi and Nevada are the least vaccinated.

The Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded to two fires Monday evening.  The first was a structure fire in a detached garage on the city’s North side. The fire was quickly brought under control and was contained to the front portion of the garage. Truck 8 was the first arriving apparatus.  The second was an appliance fire on the city’s West side. The home was filled with smoke and the occupants evacuated prior to arrival. Engine 9 was the first

As the fall semester gets well underway at UW-Eau Claire, University Police reminds the campus community of ways to best protect their bicycles from theft and gives an update on the technology-based anti-theft program instituted in 2018. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated three-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Grant County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented nine cases of WNV in horses; access an online map of the 2024 cases. West Nile Virus (WNV) can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Symptoms of WNV in horses include fever, loss of coordination, hind-end

One person is dead following a Monday morning vehicle crash in Jackson County.  The accident happened shortly after 1 a.m. on State Highway 71 near the line with Monroe County.  Authorities say the driver lost control near Cabin Avenue and hit a ditch and then a tree.  They died at the scene.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a Monday evening house fire in La Crosse.  Crews were dispatched to a multi-story home on Market Street around 5:30 p.m.  Residents were able to safely self-evacuate and firefighters were able to remove pet birds without harm.

Construction is beginning in and around Eau Claire bus stops.  The City Manager’s Office confirms the work involves ADA improvements for nearly 50 bus stops in the area including the installation of wheelchair-friendly enhancements.  The cost is being covered through federal grants.

A former state senate candidate is now running for Secretary of State.  Collin McNamara launched his bid for the position on Monday.  McNamara is an alum of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  He’s also a member of the Portage and Waupaca County Democratic Parties.  A candidate in the state senate race last year, McNamara says he gained support from Republicans in his district.