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Police in Chippewa Falls say an elementary school student is responsible for the 911 call about a threat at the high school yesterday. Investigators tracked down the young student after a series of calls to 911, most of them were just filled with curse words, but police say one call mentioned an active shooter at the high school. Chippewa Falls’ superintendent sent a note home to parents yesterday explaining the situation, and saying there was never a real threat. Police

There could be a new addition to the police department in Chippewa Falls. The city’s police chief yesterday said they are looking to get a therapy dog. Chief Matthew Kelm says both Altoona and Eau Claire have therapy dogs, and he says they’ve been a success. He wants the dog to help in community situations, as well as to be a stress reliever for officers. The chief says he’s working with some groups to find the money to get the

A new report warns that Wisconsin’s record budget surplus could turn into a deficit if lawmakers and Governor Evers aren’t careful.  The Wisconsin Policy Forum yesterday released a report that says the surplus is not large enough to pay for everything that Governor Evers wants, and is likely not enough to pay for a switch to a flat income tax in the state.  The report also warns that the U.S. economy may be headed into a recession, and that could mean a deficit

The federal government is looking to pour more help into Wisconsin to replace lead pipes across the state.   Wisconsin is one of four states chosen to be part of the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerator program.  That means more help from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor to take out old pipes, and replace them with new, safer ones.  Ten communities in Wisconsin will see that help. Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey were also chosen to be a part of the accelerator

Wisconsin’s governor continues to add priorities to his state budget proposal. The governor yesterday said pay raises for prosecutors and prison guards in the state is a must. Governor Evers says low pay is hurting D.A. offices across the state. He wants prison guards in Wisconsin to get a 13 dollar-an-hour raise. The Republicans who will actually write the new state budget say they could agree to a raise, but it won’t be anywhere near the 13 dollars extra the governor wants.

Oshkosh is challenging the decision to have another company make the military’s new tactical vehicle. Oshkosh Defense yesterday filed a formal protest over the decision to award AM General a nearly nine billion-dollars contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Oshkosh VP Tim Bleck says they believe the Pentagon did not ‘properly review the financial, technical, and manufacturing capabilities’ when deciding which company to go with. Oshkosh Defense says it can offer a better value for taxpayers. Oshkosh has been

The 34 dogs seized from a Washington County man are improving, and may be offered for adoption. The Washington County Humane Society says the dogs taken from a West Bend man back in January are all eating and growing. Rescuers found the dogs, most of them Jack Russel Terriers, tied to trees outside. Investigators say they ate mostly pizza and one deer carcass. Their owner is accused of running a non-licensed breeding operation. The dogs still belong to the man,

On April 4, 2023, City voters will consider increased property tax funding to support hiring and retaining nine firefighter/paramedics, one police officer, one Police Department records specialist, and one administrative assistant to be split between the Police and Fire departments.  Residents will be asked whether they support an increase in the levy by a total of 7.124%, which would result in an overall tax levy of $16,992,899, and, on an ongoing basis, would include the increase of $1,130,000 for each

Six adults and three kids are rescued after a sheet of ice breaks away from the shore and floats out into Lake Pepin  between southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  The group was ice fishing Sunday evening and had to leave behind a snowmobile, ATV, and fishing gear when rescue crews came with airboats to take them back to shore.

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry and Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.’s 15 th Annual “TheAmazing Eau Claire Clean Up” is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 9:00am-12:00pm. The event, organized by Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry, sends volunteers to assigned locations throughout the city including community parks, neighborhood playgrounds, picnic areas, recreational trails and downtown to pick up litter and perform basic tasks of service. The Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up is a great opportunity for people to work together