Max Cotton

With frigid temperatures in the weekend forecast, it’s important people stay safe if they’re planning on being outdoors.

Cleanup efforts continued Friday after a EF2 tornado struck Stanley Wednesday night according to the National Weather Service.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul called on people to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events across Wisconsin Saturday.

Wisconsin State Trooper Jeremiah Schummer said it’s important drivers slow down and stay alert for deer.

In addition to increased penalties, the proposal would create a 500-foot “emergency response zone” around the crash. In that area, people would be expected to slow down and potential move over. It’d also ban the use of handheld devices, like cell phones, in that area.

While this was Hondel’s third tour of duty in the Middle East, his mother, Marcia Finseth, said this return was particularly special since he was able to surprise his boys.

Dr. Kelsey Florek, a lab Senior Genomics and Data Scientist, said determining the variant starts with a normal COVID-19 test. If the result comes back positive, scientists use the same sample to sequence the virus’ blueprint.

They demonstrated an extinguishing agent known as F-500 at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Despite raising more than $1 million in the last quarter according to Federal Elections Committee reports, more than any of his potential Democratic challengers, Johnson said he doesn’t have a timeline for when he’ll announce his plans.

School Board President Julie Hauser faces two Class I felony misconduct charges. District Administrator Erica Schley faces one Class I felony misconduct charge. She’s also charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Her husband, Jeffrey Schley is also charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

After being canceled or reduced in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, day camps in the Chippewa Valley are returning. Camps will still follow some COVID-19 safety protocols.

The inaugural Lake Pepin Pride is coming to the Village of Stockholm June 11-13.

Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.

They asked legislators to incorporate recommendations from Gov. Tony Evers’ Climate Change Task Force in the budget.

According to Ken Johnson, Prevea Health’s Chief Medical Officer, the answer is no.

Mark Scoville and Catherine Ottinger were arrested Wednesday between Fairchild and Stanley by Eau Claire County Sheriff’s deputies with the help of the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office. Their arrests culminate a three-year investigation.

Tuesday, the Cameron School Board voted stop requiring masks in school.

At the event, Gov. Evers complimented the Ho-Chunk Nation’s work vaccinating its community and others. In addition to Ho-Chunk Nation tribal members, the site’s open to anyone in Wisconsin who meets the state’s vaccination guidelines.

Wednesday is the one-year anniversary of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' first COVID-19 safety orders placing restrictions on restaurants and bars. Though the orders were overturned by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, establishments are still struggling to get through the pandemic.

The regulation will apply to residential buildings with between three and 19 units starting April 19. Current Wisconsin law already requires multi-family dwellings with more than 20 units to have a fire sprinkler system.

The Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission will be forming within the next few weeks according to West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition Chair Scott Rogers. The coalition is spearheading efforts to create a passenger rail line from St. Paul, Minn. to the Chippewa Valley along the Interstate 94 corridor.

On Tuesday, ConnectSafely, a nonprofit educating users about technology, hosted its 10th Safer Internet Day in the U.S.

Eau Claire resident Jennifer Engedal started the petition after learning an LGBTQ couple she’s friends with had issues filling out forms after their child was born.

Madelynn Branco will become one of the nation’s first female Eagle Scouts in Feb. 2021. She’ll be the first girl to achieve the Boy Scouts of America’s highest ranking from its Chippewa Valley Council.

An Eau Claire man is wanted in connection with a death investigation from 2018.

Railynn Barnard used her wish from Make-A-Wish Wisconsin to help others.

The North High School hockey team raised the money through their annual 25-mile bicycle ride, which helps benefit the team and the food bank.

Wildlife and public health officials said people can go hunting but should avoid hunting camps.

They’re upset at a recent incident involving football players. A middle school student was bullied by his teammates and many students and parents say their punishment wasn’t harsh enough.

The department currently has a survey open asking for public input on its “Connect 2050” long-range transportation plan. It closes Saturday.