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An area woman's experience shows that, sometimes, a diagnosis of dementia isn't what it seems.
02/07/2025

An area woman's experience shows that, sometimes, a diagnosis of dementia isn't what it seems.

EAU CLAIRE — Dorothy Sorlie, at one point, was afraid her life was coming to an abrupt end.

A suit involving a large, unpaid grocery bill has been settled.
02/07/2025

A suit involving a large, unpaid grocery bill has been settled.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A lawsuit filed by Festival Foods against the former owner of a grocery chain in western Wisconsin, claiming he owed more than $500,000 on an unpaid loan,

Local governments say federal funds are still arriving as scheduled, but they're watching the situation closely.
02/07/2025

Local governments say federal funds are still arriving as scheduled, but they're watching the situation closely.

EAU CLAIRE—Since the federal memorandum was issued to temporarily pause disbursement of all federal financial assistance on January 27, Eau Claire County and the City of Eau Claire have been

Here's a look at how local college teams are doing this week.
02/07/2025

Here's a look at how local college teams are doing this week.

MENOMONIE — UW-Eau Claire’s Carter Lichtsinn drained a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left on Wednesday to seal an 80-79 win over the Blue Devils in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

A spring trial appears likely for Altoona's former library director.
02/07/2025

A spring trial appears likely for Altoona's former library director.

ALMA — Altoona’s former library director will find out in early April when his trial on sexual assault charges will take place.

Justin Redetzke had a strong career on the court. Now he's racking up wins from the sideline.
02/07/2025

Justin Redetzke had a strong career on the court. Now he's racking up wins from the sideline.

DURAND — Sleep is a precious commodity for Justin Redetzke.

Altoona middle school students had a chance to meet area professionals and get a glimpse of life after school.
02/07/2025

Altoona middle school students had a chance to meet area professionals and get a glimpse of life after school.

ALTOONA — From local police to home builders and manufacturing, students at Altoona Middle School had an opportunity to meet with professionals from a variety of different job sectors on

This time tomorrow area roads will be a mess. The timing has shifted, but a big winter storm is still due overnight and ...
02/07/2025

This time tomorrow area roads will be a mess. The timing has shifted, but a big winter storm is still due overnight and into Saturday.

Since the original writing the forecast has shifted. The storm will still bring significant snow, but more is expected overnight. As of Friday morning, 2-4 inches is expected between midnight

An oft-overlooked option aims to give CVTC students a leg up in presenting themselves as young professionals.
02/06/2025

An oft-overlooked option aims to give CVTC students a leg up in presenting themselves as young professionals.

EAU CLAIRE — As the Chippewa Valley Technical College opens their career closet this week, the career services at the college hope to impact students with easier, permanent access.

A pair of projects in Chippewa Falls are closing in on becoming a reality.
02/06/2025

A pair of projects in Chippewa Falls are closing in on becoming a reality.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Inc. and Hope Village are celebrating the passage of special use permits that will allow their respective projects in

The defendant in a case that led to school lockdowns in Eau Claire has pleaded not guilty.
02/06/2025

The defendant in a case that led to school lockdowns in Eau Claire has pleaded not guilty.

EAU CLAIRE — A man whose standoff with police sparked a brief lockdown at two Eau Claire schools pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

A big win by Memorial leads off our prep roundup.
02/06/2025

A big win by Memorial leads off our prep roundup.

RIVER FALLS — Eau Claire Memorial’s boys basketball team remained unbeaten in the Big Rivers Conference with a 74-36 win Tuesday over River Falls.

Chippewa County has named its finalists for the administrator position.
02/06/2025

Chippewa County has named its finalists for the administrator position.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa Falls city planner is among three finalists for the Chippewa County administrator position.

Slowing down? Not at all. An area coaching legend is still going strong as he approaches 90.
02/06/2025

Slowing down? Not at all. An area coaching legend is still going strong as he approaches 90.

OSSEO — Harold Mulhern is an old-school coach with a no-nonsense, team-first approach.

Parallel bills from two of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation members would support dairy in the state.
02/06/2025

Parallel bills from two of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation members would support dairy in the state.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Federal legislation to help dairy farmers invest in their businesses was introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday, and it has bipartisan support in

A significant posthumous bequest was a major boost to the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.
02/06/2025

A significant posthumous bequest was a major boost to the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.

EAU CLAIRE—Wednesday morning, the L.E. Philips Senior Center announced that they had received their largest donation ever. Sylvia Steiner, who died in April 2023, remembered the Senior Center in her

Delong Middle School students heard an important lesson Tuesday about the value of kindness.
02/05/2025

Delong Middle School students heard an important lesson Tuesday about the value of kindness.

EAU CLAIRE — Students that gathered in the auditorium at Delong Middle School on Tuesday morning talked about the significance that each of them can have on their peers.

A Cadott woman faces charges after authorities accused her of taking more than $5,000 from local scouts.
02/05/2025

A Cadott woman faces charges after authorities accused her of taking more than $5,000 from local scouts.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Cadott woman accused of stealing money from the Boy Scouts of America and two business organizations has now been charged.

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The youth division in the U.S. kubb championships faced off Friday. Adult tournament play begins Saturday, with the title matches Sunday.

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February cold will continue through the weekend
February cold will continue through the weekend

Weekend temperatures are going to be anything but pleasant.

Coming Monday ...
Coming Monday ...

What do bookstore owners make of the past few months? What happened to sales when COVID hit?

Punxsutawney Phil's prediction looks on the mark
Punxsutawney Phil's prediction looks on the mark

Well folks, the groundhog has spoken. We can't swear to six more weeks, but the next six days will definitely be wintry.

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