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Wisconsin’s governor says he hopes that free driver’s education for some will lead to fewer reckless driving crashes.  Governor Evers yesterday signed a law that will spend six-million dollars on free driver’s ed classes for certain low income teens.  The idea is that by teaching young people how to drive properly, and getting them a license, there will be fewer people on the road who don’t know the rules of the road. 

The lawsuit over Wisconsin’s Trump-electors back in 2020 is over. Ten Republicans yesterday agreed to a settlement that said their strategy of declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in Wisconsin was used to try and overturn that election. The Republican electors, however, did not admit guilt or liability in the case. The settlement ends a two-and-a-half million-dollar lawsuit brought by the progressive law firm Law Forward. It remains to be seen if Wisconsin’s attorney general will file

Eau Claire’s Lego League team is headed for sectionals.  The team from the Pablo Center, named the Confluence Coders, qualified for sectionals by grabbing first place in their last competition.  The team is headed for a Saturday match-up with 28 other teams in Oak Creek.  Just eight of those teams will move on to the next round.

Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill expanding a farmland preservation program. The bill will decrease the required length of farmland preservation agreements from 15 years to ten. The agreements are between a landowner and the state, and require the land to be in agricultural use while meeting soil and water conservation standards. The bill will also increase the tax credit that can be claimed per acre of eligible farmland as part of the agreement. Evers says he thinks the

Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have banned gender-transitioning medical treatment for minors. The governor had said he would veto the bill and any other anti-LGBTQ legislation prior to the bill being sent to his desk. Evers says in a press release that healthcare providers should be trusted to give medically appropriate care to their patients. Republican Wisconsin Representatives introduced the bill in late September, and it was presented to the Governor on November 30th.

The Mayo Clinic is bringing more spine specialists to the Chippewa Valley. The Health System says its new Spine Center has opened locations in Eau Claire, Menomonie, Carron and Osseo. Mayo says the spine specialists will be trained to diagnose the causes of back pain, including pinched nerves or pulled muscles. It says almost 80-percent of adults will have back pain at some point in their life. The Spine Center is currently open and booking appointments.

PHOTO COURTESY: Jamie Delight Photography Jessica Schoen, environmental professional and current member of the Eau Claire City Council, has filed her candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Eau Claire City Council. She filed her Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers to be on the ballot for the April 2nd spring election. Jessica graduated from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a degree in Water Resources in 2017. Since graduating, Jessica has worked in various areas of the

On December 5, 2024, at 3:27 p.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a man had been run over by a loader at the Crass Sawmill located at W3638 State Hwy 64 in the Town of Browning, Taylor County. It was further reported that the man was not conscious or breathing at the time of the 911 call .Taylor County deputies along with ambulance and EMS services were dispatched.     Upon the deputies arrival they found

Shop local…shop original….This Saturday from 10am til 4pm at Banbury Place, Eau Claire. It’s time for the annual Holiday Market….filled with makers and innovators and one of a kind great gift ideas! Building 13 is the creative hub…and it’s overflowing with artists and their wares. Pottery, jewelry, stained glass, paintings, leather goods, artisan soaps and lotions and a whole lot more! Crystals, vintage clothing, and stocking stuffers too! Over 30 additional vendors will join the shops and studios of Building

For some people the month of December is full of holiday parties, but your pets may not be feeling so festive. Let’s turn to Rebecca Hughes for some helpful tips.