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Robert Smith, 54 years of age, from Eleva has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 7th offense.  On December 12, 2024, at approximately 7:40 pm a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper was notified of a possible intoxicated driver at Kwik Trip on Golf Road in the City of Eau Claire. During contact with the driver, the Trooper observed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety tests,

Jody F. Whiteeagle, 35 years of age, from Black River Falls has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.  A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on I-94 eastbound at mile marker 115 for a speed violation. The Trooper detected the odor of an intoxicant and observed signs of impairment from the driver. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety tests, showed the driver, Jody Whiteeagle,

The City of Eau Claire is pleased to announce new City Hall hours of operation effective Monday, January 6, 2025. This updated schedule provides an earlier start and longer service hours one day a week. The change reflects the hours most requested by residents. New City Hall HoursEffective January 6, 2025Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PMTuesday / Wednesday / Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PMFriday: closed This change applies only to City Hall, 203 S. Farwell Street. CLICK HERE FOR

The judge in Lily Peters’ murder says it could be 2026 before the case actually goes to trial. Carson Peters-Berger, the now 16-year-old charged with Peters’ murder was in Chippewa County court yesterday. He pleaded not guilty. The judge said the case will proceed in adult court, but the judge also said he expects a number of roadblocks in the case. Investigators say Peters-Berger beat, strangled, then raped Peters as she was walking home back in 2022. The case has

We’re waiting for an update in the case of the missing Green Lake County kayaker who police say faked his own death. Jail records show that Ryan Borgwardt was in the Green Lake County Jail last night. It’s not clear what charges he may be facing. The sheriff’s office says Borgwardt faked his death back in August and fled to another country. He’s accused of leaving a kayak, his car, and other evidence behind while using an e-bike, a bus,

One of Eau Claire’s state representatives is once again asking for the HSHS money. State Rep. Jodi Emerson yesterday said the legislature needs to release the 15-million-dollars that was set aside to help other hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls deal with Sacred Heart and St. Joe’s closings earlier this year. She said the Chippewa Valley cannot afford any more delays. Republican lawmakers say Emerson needs to blame Governor Evers for the delay. He changed the plan to spend

Eau Claire is going to require licenses for Airbnb’s and VRBO rentals. The city council last night approved a new license plan. The idea, supporters say, is to differentiate between traditional bed-and-breakfasts, and short term rentals like Airbnb’s and VRBO rentals. The council, however, did not approve new rules that would have required week-long stays, or that would have limited local Airbnb and VRBO rentals to just six months out of the year.

Voters in western Wisconsin could see a rematch on their ballots in 2026. Democrat Rebecca Cooke yesterday said she’s considering another run for Congress in two years. Cooke says she out-paced both Kamala Harris and Tammy Baldwin in the western part of the state. She said she was just three points away from winning the race against incumbent Republican Derrick Van Orden. Showing you different sides so you can decide, Van Orden said on Twitter that Cooke spent a lot

Republicans in Wisconsin are asking a judge to strike down the state’s presidential elector law, so there won’t be any confusion next week. The Wisconsin Republican Party filed a lawsuit last Friday, asking a federal judge to invalidate Wisconsin’s presidential elector law. That law says electors must vote on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December. This year, that’s next Monday. But the federal presidential elector law says the vote must be on the first Tuesday following the

Add this to your next order of Glazers. Kwik Trip is now offering snow globes and ugly Christmas sweaters. The sweaters say See Ya Next Time, and are just part of the new holiday offerings at Kwik Trips website. The company already sells hats, shirts, and even boxer shorts. Kwik Trip says they are online specials only, so don’t look for the sweater section the next time you’re in one of their stores. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.