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The city of Eau Claire’s proposed 30-dollar annual vehicle registration fee commonly known as a “wheel tax” will not go into effect. The city council voted 5-5 on the fee yesterday. Drivers already pay a 30-dollar annual vehicle registration fee in Eau Claire County.

Governor Tony Evers has made a visit to Eau Claire touting his administration’s efforts on clean energy and workforce training. Evers was at Cortec Corporation, which is part of the state’s Green Tier program through the Department of Natural Resources. The program is for companies with environmental regulations above state standards. Evers says Cortec “does a great job of meeting a lot of the expectations that the state has.”

Officials with UW Health in Madison say a potentially deadly fungus that is considered a health threat by the CDC has been found at local facilities.  Infectious Disease expert Doctor Dave Andes says “a few cases” of candida auris have appeared at the university health care center.  Doctor Andes says infection from the fungus remains very uncommon and should not be a cause for alarm among the general public.  The CDC currently has one clinical case of candida auris noted

Wisconsin lawmakers are accepting a settlement from one of the state’s largest dairy farms over manure pollution allegations.  Kinnard Farms is agreeing to pay two-hundred-15-thousand dollars to end legal action connected to manure spreading concerns at locations in Kewaunee and Door counties.  The agreement also directs operators to provide documentation outlining upgrades to be done at waste and feed storage facilities.  The state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted to approve the terms yesterday.

The Wisconsin Legislature is beginning their work in drafting the state’s next budget.  Lawmakers heard from Department of Corrections and Department of Transportation officials in committee meetings yesterday.  Hearings will continue with representatives from the Department of Administration and Department of Safety & Professional Services later this week.  The Joint Finance Committee is also hosting public budget hearings in Waukesha, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Dells, and Minocqua on dates through next month.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to get a state trail pass for this year.  The passes are required for anyone age 16 and older who is biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, or motorcycling on any of the thousands of miles of state-owned trails.  Officials say the 25-dollar annual cost helps maintain the areas for residents and visitors. 

 A fire that caused significant damage to a Delafield home was likely caused by a family pet. That’s according to fire investigators, who say one of the family’s two dogs or cat put their paws on a knob, turning on the gas stove at the home along Northview Road on Monday morning. Something on top of the stove then caught fire. Two people suffered minor injuries. The family thinks their cat may be the culprit. The National Fire Protection Association

Today is the fourth annual Day of the Badger fundraising event for University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Alumni and other school supporters are coming together to raise money for over 100 campus programs.  Badger fans are being encouraged to wear red today and tomorrow in support.  You can find more information online with an easy click here.

Hy-Vee is recalling its boxed hamburger chili macaroni skillet meals sold in Wisconsin because of allergy concerns.  Hy-Vee says the food includes dairy but it’s not on the allergen list.  The product is being removed from Hy-Vee shelves in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota.  You can also return the product for a refund.

Carson Park Drive will be closed to thru traffic on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, 2023at 7 am through 4 pm (pending weather). Forestry work will be completed during this closure. Accessfrom the east will be maintained to Museum and Birch Point Pavillion. Access from west will bemaintained to Braun’s Bay.