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Police Investigate Possible Break In

By Morgan McCarthy | September 5, 2025

Eau Claire Police are investigating a Monday incident at the former Sacred Heart Hospital.  Video shows a man entering the building with his face shielded from view.  Officers responding to the scene report finding a door that had been opened by force.  There has been no confirmation on anything being stolen.

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La Crosse Plans Temporary Park Closures, Safety Concerns

By Morgan McCarthy | September 5, 2025

In La Crosse, city officials are ordering the temporary closures of the Burns and Cameron Parks.  The closures are effective immediately and due to what Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey says is the behavior of sheltered and unsheltered individuals.  The mayor says there are concerns about the safety and integrity of those public spaces that include the selling of drugs, drug use, violence and other inappropriate conduct.  Plans are being made to address those issues.

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Calling All Foodies!

By Morgan McCarthy | September 5, 2025

The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds tomorrow will host the first-ever installment of a new foodie event.  BBQ Fest will feature multiple vendors, a backyard grilling competition, live music and more fun for the family.  The event runs from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. DISH UP MORE DETAILS WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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WI Joins Multi-State Coalition

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

The state of Wisconsin is joining a multi-state coalition aimed at improving air quality through affordable, low-emission vehicles.  Governor Tony Evers says joining the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition will help reduce pollution and support automotive manufacturing jobs in the US.  Wisconsin is one of 12 states in the coalition.

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Bucky Can Budget

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

Wisconsin has some of the best budgeters in the nation. A new study by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on metrics like median credit scores, average amount of debt, and foreclosure rates. Wisconsin ranks fourth-best for budgeting, with Hawaii, Washington, and Massachusetts in the top three. The study shows Mississippi and Louisiana has the worst budgeters.

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Dunn Co. Welcomes New Assistant County Manager

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

Dunn County has completed its administrative transition with new County Manager Dan Dunbar appointing Jenalee Nutter as Assistant County Manager.  Nutter said she will continue to serve as the county’s Human Resources Director, assuming a dual leadership role within the organization.  The appointment was made by Dan Dunbar, Dunn County’s newly appointed County Manager, taking over in August from Kris Korpela.   Dunbar served as Assistant County Manager under Korpela.  “Jenalee has done an exceptional job in the Human Resources Department, and I am confident she is ready

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Bond Set in EC Homicide

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

Bond is being set at 250 thousand dollars for a woman charged in a deadly shooting in Eau Claire.  The incident happened Saturday afternoon at a home on Sunset Drive.  Police say 29-year-old Dakota Bilderback fatally shot her children’s father — 37-year-old Michael Lee.  Lee  was found dead at the scene.  Bilderback is charged with first-degree intentional homicide.

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Gilman Man Injured in Eagle Point Crash

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

The Sheriff’s Office received a report that a motorcycle had crashed into a tree in a yard. It appeared that the driver, 23 year old Bradley Copenhaver from Gilman had lost control of his motorcycle, drove into a ditch on the West side of the road and stuck a tree. Bradley was transported by helicopter from the scene and remains in critical condition at the time of this press release.

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Deadly Crash in Chippewa Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

Responders were on scene after a report of a 2 vehicle crash with injury. It was found a vehicle was traveling northbound on CTH K and attempted to turn into a parking area. When the vehicle turned, it turned into on coming traffic at which time a motorcycle traveling southbound crashed into the vehicle. The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected air bound off the motorcycle and into the ditch. The driver of the motorcycle, Ramsey Stevens, of

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Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charges

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2025

Ten years in prison is the sentence being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on federal drug charges.  Forty-eight-year-old John Soung pleaded guilty in June to a charge of possession of methamphetamine intended for distribution.  Soung’s prison sentenced is to be followed by five years of supervised release.

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