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 Eau Claire’s new parking rules start tomorrow. The city posted a reminder to Facebook over the weekend, explaining that Block Face Parking will start in August. The idea is that people will now have to move their car, at least, around the block to avoid a parking ticket downtown. City leaders hope to open-up more downtown parking for visitors and shoppers. The change will allow for two hours of parking on each block, each day. You can find out more

A new report says 99 percent of Wisconsin’s water systems are safe to drink. The Department of Natural Resources released the report on Friday. It says over 99 percent of water systems in the state ‘met all health standards.’ That includes passing the tests for lead, nitrates, bacteria, and other chemicals. The report doesn’t, however, offer any insight into PFAS chemicals. There weren’t any official tests for PFAS chemicals last year, but the DNR says that has changed, and there will

The back-and-forth over early voting in Wisconsin isn’t ending. The heads of both the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin were on Capital City Sunday in Madison over the weekend. Republican Boss Brian Schimming said the new Republican early voting initiative is a recognition that Republicans can no longer wait for Election Day. Democratic Party boss Ben Wikler said the Republican early voting push is hypocritical, because Republicans criticized early and absentee voting following the 2020 election. The new Republican push is being

Grab your chips it’s national avocado day.  Brie Tennis with more.

Four people are dead and two are injured after two separate plane crashes in Winnebago County on Saturday.  Officials say a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided mid-air at the Wittman Regional Airport near Oshkosh, killing two people and injuring two more.  Just a few hours earlier, a small plane crashed into the nearby Lake Winnebago, killing both people on board.  The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

The 2023 CrossFit Games that begin Tuesday will be the last competition in Madison.  The Alliant Energy Center has hosted the CrossFit Games since 2017 but organizers on Saturday confirmed that the competition will move next year.  CrossFit said in a statement Saturday, “We’ve had an incredible run in Madison and we’re so grateful to the city and local community.”  The statement said the goal is to bring the Games to more regions around the world.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here. As we slide into the last weekend in July (Whaaaaat?!) it seems we find ourselves wondering how the Summer is going by so fast! If you are feeling the crunch of a whirlwind week, stress of a packed schedule, or simply just want to exhale, you are in the right place. We invite you to start your day in a simpler way with a little “scroll down memory lane.” It’s

Power went down in thousands of homes and businesses Friday night as severe storms blew across Wisconsin.  The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and a wave or tornado warnings.  More than 25-thousand Alliant Energy customers lost power, including 13-thousand in Sauk County.  In the Madison area, MG&E reported more than 12-thousand outages.

Governor Tony Evers was in Madison Friday for an apprenticeship signing ceremony at the Playing Field.  Six apprentices signed their commitment to take part in the Playing Field’s Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program.  There will be childcare for 100 children, as well as training and observation opportunities for early educators.

Wisconsin gas prices jumped four cents on Friday.  The statewide average rose to three-54 a gallon, up from three-50 on Thursday, and three-40 a gallon a week ago.  Friday’s average price for regular was three-45 a gallon in Dane County, three-49 in Sauk County, and three-48 a gallon Columbia County.