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ABOVE PHOTO: Anthony Liptow, 39, of Altoona, received his High School Equivalency Diploma from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2020. He returned in 2023 and will graduate this month with an associate’s degree in professional communications. He hopes to attend UW-Stout soon to pursue a career in journalism. Anthony Liptow admits he “couldn’t be told anything” for a stint when he was younger. He was bound and determined to do it his way. After moving around a bit, at the

On Monday, May 19, the Health Department will kick off its yearly beach monitoring program, which starts in late May and ends around Labor Day. Throughout the summer, Health Department microbiologists and other staff monitor seven local beaches for bacteria and harmful algae blooms. They collect water samples weekly fromRiverview Park, Big Falls, Half Moon Lake, Lake Altoona, Lake Eau Claire, Coon Fork Beach, and Coon Fork Campground.If our testing finds unsafe levels of bacteria or harmful algae, the beach may

ClearSky Health, arehabilitative healthcare provider, has announced plans to build a new36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Eau Claire. It will be the organization’s 16th hospitalnationwide and is anticipated to open mid-2026. ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Eau Claire will provide specialized rehabilitative care topatients recovering from disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinalinjuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions. It will treat morethan 650 patients annually and provide about 100 new jobs for the

An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County. Police say this all unfolded early yesterday morning when officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Town of Hixton.  The driver allegedly fled and a police chase ensued.  The pursuit ended when the suspect’s vehicle came to a stop along the 81-hundred block of Sand Prairie Road.  Police say an officer shot the suspect during the encounter, who remains in critical condition. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE

The City of Eau Claire has received a 1.68 million dollar payment as part of the class action settlement with 3M over PFAS contamination.  It’s the first installment of the 9.4 million dollar settlement.  Payments will be made through 2033.

Feed My People will hold its 25th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser later this week in Eau Claire.  The event is aimed at combating food insecurity. Last year’s event raised over 230 meals.  The fundraiser will be held on Thursday from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. at the Feed My People Food Bank on Alphine Road.  More information is available online WITH A CLICK HERE.

The City of Eau Claire is reminding to sign up for beach notifications ahead of the summer months.  Health departments will begin testing the water quality at local beaches for bacteria and blue algae beginning Memorial Day weekend.  The testing will continue through Labor Day.  Sign up for notifications online WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter is out on bail.  Jeffrey Rupnow was arrested last Thursday and charged with providing guns to a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a child.  One teacher and one student are dead after the suspect’s daughter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, opened fire at the Madison school last December.  Six others were injured, including one student still in critical condition.  Jeffrey Rupnow was held on a 20-thousand dollar bail last week, but

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is issuing a red flag warning for 21 northern counties.  Red flag warnings are issued when weather conditions like hot temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds combine to create a higher fire risk.  Campfires, fireplace ashes, smoking, and outdoor grills can throw sparks, leading to fires that can spread quickly.  Central Wisconsin is in high fire risk.  Far western, south-western, and east-central Wisconsin are in high fire risk, and south-eastern Wisconsin is at moderate

A fifth person is dead after a Milwaukee apartment fire on Mother’s Day.  Four people are critically injured, and hundreds are displaced.  Calls came in reporting the fire at the building on 27th and Highland at about 8 a.m. yesterday.  Some people were trapped in their apartments and were preparing to jump from their windows to avoid the flames and thick smoke.  West Allis and Wauwatosa fire crews helped Milwaukee firefighters extinguish the fire.  Both the State Fire Marshal and