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Hello. Welcome to your weekend and thanks for making us part of it. As we sink into the end of July and the dog days of summer, here’s what Mother Nature has in store. CLICK FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST. Whether you are planning more time on the lake, taking family trips, or simply enjoying some fresh fruit or a cold ice cream treat at home on a hot day, we appreciate you taking some time with us. Every Saturday

Robert Karstensen, 82 years old, of Eau Claire WI, has been charged with 11 counts of crimes related to sexual assault of a child in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. The crimes he is charged with are alleged to have occurred in the 1990’s and 2000’s. During the course of the investigation leading up to these charges, it was discovered that he may have victimized additional individuals through connections at the Chetek River Campground near Chetek, WI from 1994 –

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor is running for governor.  Sara Rodriguez launched her campaign early this morning.  Current Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday that he will not run for a third term.  Rodriguez was elected to the State Assembly in 2020, and was elected Lieutenant Governor alongside Evers when he ran for his second term in 2022.

The town of Washington’s petition to incorporate into a village is now approved.  The Eau Claire County Circuit Court approved the petition Wednesday.  Their next step is to get an approval from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, before incorporation plans are sent to referendum.  If Washington becomes a village, they’ll have to provide services like police and fire.  Residents showed support for the petition following annexations by neighboring towns. 

A bill reintroduced in the Wisconsin Legislature would create a task force for missing and murdered Black women and girls.  State Representative Shelia Stubbs says she’s once again urging the state to set up the task force.  The bill passed in the State Assembly in 2024, but it stalled in the senate.  If passed, the task force would be made up of members of law enforcement, survivors, and attorneys.

Earlier this month we were celebrating America, our freedoms, and those who defend that. For this week’s Friday Feel Good as we approach the end of the month, we head East.  Long Island high schooler Will Burrell has started a smash burger business where veterans eat free.  A portion of its proceeds also goes to support current military members and their families.  Will teamed up with a local butcher shop to make it happen.  He mentions the Gary Sinise Foundation.  Gary starred in “Forrest Gump” and 

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he won’t seek re-election next year.  In a video posted on X, Evers said he’s not trying for a third term so can spend more time with family.  However, the Democrat did predict he would win if he did run.  Evers said for five decades, his family sacrifiied to give him the gift of service and he now owes it to them to focus on all the things they love doing together.  The move will

A Cadott woman is pleading not guilty to accusations that she stole thousands of dollars from a pair of organizations.  Nicole Ruhe was the treasurer on accounts for the Boy Scouts and for the Cadott Basketball Association.  The Boy Scouts say that more than four thousand dollars is missing and Cadott Basketball is missing more than 51-hundred dollars.  Ruhe is charged with two counts of theft from a business setting. 

Republican lawmakers want to cap tuition increases for the Universities of Wisconsin.  Representative David Murphy and senator Andre Jacque say they want raises to match the rate of inflation.  The university system saw a five percent increase on tuition for all its schools except UW-Green Bay.  The Board of Regents has been increasing prices after a tuition freeze ended in 2023.

The Eau Claire County Fair continues.  The event is a youth and family-focused event with emphasis on youth education and recognition plus family involvement.  The fair runs through Sunday with events including livestock and agricultural exhibitions, chainsaw carving and more.  Details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.