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The City of Eau Claire will host a Transit Commission Meeting this evening.  They’ll be discussing any new complaints, route reviews and talk about parking issues that impact transit services.  Today’s meeting is at City Hall and it starts at 6 o’clock.

 Chippewa County Department of Public Health announced the unveiling of its new visual identity. This change is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to better portray its values. Although the department’s logo is changing, the name and services offered will remain the same. After working with digital marketing specialists, the Chippewa County Department of Public Health has selected a new logo that modernizes the department’s appearance and seamlessly aligns with their core values. This refreshed design symbolizes dedication to adaptability,

The cinnamon applesauce pouches with lead contamination that sickened many children had lead levels more than two-thousand times higher than the proposed standards. That’s according to the FDA. The agency is continuing to investigate the Ecuador facility linked with the puree pouches sold under the WanaBana, Weis and Schnucks brands. An FDA official told Politico last week that the contamination seemed to be an “intentional act.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Theodore and Charlotte are the most popular baby names in Minnesota this year. That’s according to M Health Fairview. Over 12-thousand-400 babies were born within the health system in 2023. Theodore was the most popular boy name, followed by Henry, Liam, and Jack. Charlotte was the forerunner for girls, followed by Evelyn, Olivia, and Lucy.

Despite a weekend in Milwaukee that saw two people killed and eleven people injured, actual homicide rates have fallen significantly. Milwaukee Police report the city’s murder rate has dropped 23 percent this year compared with last year. They say non-fatal shootings have also decreased. Mayor Cavalier Johnson says the city has a surplus budget which has enabled them to spend more money on resources such as cracking down on crime. Mayor Johnson says enrollment at the city’s police academy is

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin officials say they’re resuming abortion services at the Sheboygan Health Center in the coming days.  They say the Milwaukee Water Street and Madison East Health Centers will also have appointments available.  Appointments can be scheduled on the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin website.  

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing a case that will determine whether some Amazon delivery drivers are considered employees in the state.  Oral arguments are being presented in the high court today.  The logistics arm of the online retail giant is asking justices to reverse an appellate court decision from earlier this year that classifies the company’s “delivery partners” as employees, making them eligible for minimum wage, overtime compensation, and unemployment insurance.  Amazon says their delivery partners are independent contractors

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is encouraging homeowners to file for the lottery and gaming property tax credit.  State residents who owned a home and used it as their primary place of residence on January first of this year can qualify.  In order to receive the credit, a property owner must fill out an application and submit it with their county treasurer.  Applications are available to download at revenue-dot-W-I-dot-gov. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

A virus that is known for impacting dogs is responsible for killing nearly a dozen raccoons in Columbia County.  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says they have detected an outbreak of canine distemper in the village of Rio.  Wildlife disease experts say most animals that contract the virus do not survive, including dogs, particularly if they are unvaccinated.  Wisconsin DNR officials are urging area residents to avoid leaving out garbage and pet food that could attract sick wildlife.  They

Convenience store chain Kwik Trip is expected to invest more than 150-million dollars into their Wisconsin operations.  The company is planning to expand their commissary, dairy, and bakery facilities in La Crosse and renovate a commercial space in Onalaska to use it for offices and training.  The growth is expected to create over 500 new jobs by 2027.  Kwik Trip currently operates just over 500 stores in Wisconsin and employs well over 12-thousand people in the state.