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Families who are relying on Badger Prairie Needs Network will have fresh meat for the holidays thanks to the generosity of a Mount Horeb farmer.  Darren Kittleson of Generations Beef donated half-a-ton of beef to the organization on Friday.  The donation comes as food pantries in Wisconsin are serving record numbers of households as families struggle to put food on the table due to rising prices brought on by inflation.  Badger Prairie Needs Network expect to serve 36-thousand people this year, an

A fire does an estimated $100,000 in damage. On Friday, December 16, at 22:13, the Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire, at 1020 Zephyr Hill Avenue, a residential duplex. Two engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit, Battalion Chief, and Duty Chief responded. Upon arrival, crews observed a significant amount of smoke and fire coming from the garage of the structure. Crews swiftly located all occupants and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was quickly

This holiday season, Chippewa County law enforcement is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation to prevent tragedies in our communities. “If a friend is about to drink and drive, take the keys and help them get home safely.” -Sheriff Kowalczyk There will be more officers out patrolling to get impaired drivers off the roads during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement campaign. It runs Friday, December 16 through New Year’s Day. The campaign

Due to heavy ice and snow build up on tree branches, several tree limbs have snapped off covering sidewalks throughout out the city of Marshfield. Please stay away from any fallen trees and or wires for your own safety.  If a tree is located on your property that has fallen down and crosses the sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the property owner to make sure the tree isn’t blocking the sidewalk. If the tree is located on the terrace and

Area energy providers Xcel Energy, and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative have said they expect tohave power restored to the majority of customers, who have no damage to their mast, bymidnight tonight. “We are so grateful to Xcel Energy and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative for their hard work anddedication in restoring power to residents” -EC County Emergency ManagementCoordinator, Tyler Esh Crews from both companies have had working around the clock to restore power to the thousands of Eau Claire residents impacted

Looking for fun after school activities next week? Pinehurst Warming Shelter will be exclusively openDecember 19 – 23 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm each evening. Board Games, Gear Share, and Sledding will allbe available for use. At this time, the City of Eau Claire Ice Rinks will open as planned on December 26. Our Parks Crew ismaking sure all rinks are safe and skate able before officially opening. In the meantime, skate onWednesday (no skate 12/25) and Sunday Evenings from 6:30pm

A former Dane County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying about a shooting she was involved in in Cross Plains pleads guilty.  Today Sara Bortz-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting and obstructing an officer and was referred to the deferred prosecution program.  Bortz-Rodriguez said she shot her gun at a suspect in Festge Park last October after being stabbed, but an investigation found she lied about what happened.  She was fired the next month.

Wisconsin gas prices continue to drop as we head into the weekend.  Triple-A says the statewide average is two dollars and 79 cents a gallon, down 12 cents from last Friday.  In Madison the average is two-82 a gallon, down 13 cents from last Friday.  Some of the cheapest gas in the state is in Appleton where the average is two-60 a gallon.

After a wild weather week, this Friday Feel Good reminds us that in the midst of hardship sometimes life can deliver moments to smile as well.  An Amazon delivery driver out of Oregon is getting praised after he was caught on camera fixing a woman’s Christmas decorations after a windstorm.  Management caught wind of the story and praised their employee as well.  A good reminder that during a season that can sometimes be stressful, there is something to be said for taking time

Destinee R Link , 35 years of age, from Neillsville, Wisconsin has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 2nd offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16. On December 16, 2022, at approximately 9:52 pm the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a vehicle run-off at Markgraff Road and Highway 12. During the investigation, the Trooper observed signs of impairment, and a subsequent investigation, including