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Eau Claire Police are investigating after a man’s body was found Sunday morning along London Road.  Reports say the 65-year-old’s death is not believed to have been connected with any foul play.  An autopsy is being performed.

The Wisconsin Alumni Association is among those groups and individuals remembering the life of former Vice President Dick Cheney.  Cheney — who served as VP under former President George W. Bush — died Monday at the age of 84.  Cheney was a doctoral student in political science at UW-Madison in 1968 when he left school in favor of an eventual congressional fellowship in Washington.  The alumni association released a statement yesterday saying that Cheney’s legacy remains part of the university’s

The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is reaching out to local families impacted by the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.  The shutdown is impacting beneficiaries of federally-funded food programs that include SNAP and WIC.  The museum is now offering free admission to those families with the showing of their showing their SNAP or WIC benefits documentation.  A spokesperson for the museum says this is just one way to make sure that children continue to have access to resources like

A Wisconsin lawmaker is pushing to withhold pay for Congress during the federal government shutdown. Representative Bryan Steil introduced a measure yesterday that would keep his colleagues in Washington, D.C. from receiving their pay during this shutdown, and deduct pay during future shutdowns. In a statement, the Republican argued members of Congress shouldn’t be getting paid if federal law enforcement and other essential works aren’t being compensated. Steil himself has requested his paychecks be withheld while the government is shut

Investigators say no credible threat was found after an online post targeted a Jackson County school.  Officials say a report came in late last night targeting the Melrose-Mindoro School.  Evidence showed the suspect from Juneau County had no access to the school.  The suspect reportedly had a history of making threats toward the school, prompting an investigation.  Authorities say the case is resolved and there is no ongoing threat.

Wisconsin FoodShare recipients will receive partial November benefits amid the federal government shutdown.  The shutdown has caused delays in distributing benefits through QUEST cards, which may take weeks to months.  Officials from the Department of Health Services say delays will affect around 367-thousand households.  Around 700-thousand residents rely on the fully federally funded program each month.  Meanwhile, the Trump administration will partially fund SNAP benefits using emergency federal funds.

The state’s education system is undergoing reforms after an investigation found more than 200 educators were investigated for sexual misconduct and grooming.  State Superintendent Jill Underly announced a public database listing revoked and surrendered educator licenses.  The Department plans to strengthen laws by defining grooming as a crime and closing the private-school licensing loophole.  The Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Education will hold a legislative hearing, and Underly has been invited to testify.

The U.S. Postal Service is launching its Operation Santa campaign. The annual initiative connects kids and families in need with people who are willing to help fulfill their wishes for the holiday season. Letters from folks who have a request for Santa can be mailed in through December 6th or submitted through the Operation Santa webpage. Those who would like to help can register to adopt letter writers beginning today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital (CVCH) has opened its new Cancer Center, located in the renovated former St. Joseph’s Hospital campus in Chippewa Falls. The Cancer Center began seeing patients on October 13 and started medical oncology treatments on November 3, closing a critical gap in cancer treatment care that was created when HSHS shuttered its cancer center in 2024. The Cooperative’s new Cancer Center is part of the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s plan to reopen the former hospital as

State officials say it could take weeks for federal food assistance to reach local families.  More than 700-thousand Wisconsinites who receive benefits through the federally-funded FoodShare program have been impacted by the ongoing government shut down.  A recent court order has directed the Trump administration to pay at least partial SNAP benefits despite the administration previously stating they did not have the funds to do so.  Federal officials say they will pay half of the benefits due to recipients in