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Car Seat Donations for the Chippewa Falls Police Department
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) -You normally don’t see local police having child car seats. The Chippewa Falls Police Department now has car seats thanks to a generous donation. The Chippewa County Department of Public Health donated car seats to their police department, giving the department after hour access. “A...
Woman arrested on suspicion of driving drunk with minor in car
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls woman accused of driving drunk with a minor in her car has been arrested. Megan E. Johnston, 35, 400 Pumphouse Road, appeared via video from the jail Monday for a bond hearing in Chippewa County Court on possible charges of OWI-3rd offense with a minor in the vehicle and two counts of bail jumping. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered Johnston be held on a $500...
Drones, tractors and all the latest farm tech on display at 3-day Cadott event
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is coming to Cadott next month, and organizers are busy preparing for this year’s highly anticipated event showcasing the latest farm technologies. Attendees can expect an immersive experience dedicated to helping farmers meet the challenges of the 21st century. Set to unfold Aug. 13-15 at...
Chippewa backyard calendar
Craft Cocktail Trolley Tour, 5 to 8:30 p.m., The Local Store at Volume One, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire. $48. The Brianna Rae Band, 5 p.m., Gilligan’s, 2542 8 1/4 Ave., Chetek. Eric Chesser, 5 p.m., Garber Bandshell, 13712 Eighth St., Osseo. Nick Foytik, 6 p.m., Farm to...
The NWSF kicks off with the Pig Pals Exhibitor Mentorship Program
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) -It is officially fair time in the Chippewa Valley and it’s show time for a group of high school students with special needs who will be strutting their stuff in the show ring with the help of some pigs. You may hear some squealing coming...
Health assessments identify top health priorities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Community Health Assessments have recently been completed identifying the top health issues in Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn counties. According to a news release from the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, these reports can be found on the Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn county public health websites.
Top health priorities in the Chippewa Valley highlighted in Community Health Assessment
EAU CLAIRE — The completion of Community Health Assessments in Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn counties addresses the top health priorities for the Chippewa Valley. The assessment happens every three years by taking input from community members, health data and feedback from local health coalitions. The results of the data were made publicly available at a press conference held on July 9 at the Eau Claire County Government Center. Some...
Holcombe woman charged with pointing gun at another appears in court
An 18-year-old Holcombe woman charged with pointing a gun at another person appeared in Chippewa County Court last week for a review hearing. Destiny Rhodes, 26840 Highway M, has been charged with intentionally pointing a firearm at another-domestic abuse and disorderly conduct by use of a dangerous weapon-domestic abuse. Rhodes...
Close Family Farm to host 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Each summer, a Wisconsin farm is asked to host the annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, where visitors can see advancements in agriculture devices and see hundreds of vendors. For Jamie and Renee Close of Close Farms in Cadott, hosting the expo was no small feat,...
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