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Gov. Evers announces funding to fix rural roads
ELK MOUND, Wis. (WEAU) - Governor Tony Evers in the Chippewa Valley Wednesday highlighting new efforts to improve rural roads across Wisconsin. At Meyer Brothers Grain in Elk Mound, Evers and WisDOT discussing nearly $50 million that will go towards projects fixing roads that are used to transport crops, livestock, and more.
Van Orden calls on Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Derrick Van Orden urges Vice President Kamala Harris to exercise her authority to begin the process of removing President Joe Biden from office, echoing some Republicans’ belief that he is unfit to serve out his term. A news release from Van Orden’s office on...
City of Menomonie, Dunn County celebrate completion of recreational trail along highway
MENOMONIE — While it may seem like not much has changed in front of the Dunn County Government Center, the completion of their recreational trail means safety, accessibility and collaboration for the city and county. On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the completion of the expansion to the recreational trail along Highway 12/29. “There has been a trail that has run around Lake Menomin for some time… but...
Representative Kristina Shelton and community members address concerns about hospital costs and closures
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday, Green Bay Representative Kristina Shelton discussed emerging legislation that will lower healthcare costs and stabilize Wisconsin hospitals. Shelton explained that the problem stems from the fact that small urban hospitals, critical to their surrounding communities, are in constant competition with larger hospital...
Marshfield Clinic to open urgent care services in Lake Hallie
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center will begin offering urgent care services starting Aug. 6. A news release from Marshfield Clinic said urgent care will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center is located at 12961 27th Ave., between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls off Highway 53.
Interview: Chippewa Falls gets ready for a celebration next month
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Chippewa Falls will hold its 47th annual Pure Water Days Parade on August 10, along with Riverfest on the River. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on Bridge Street with the parade theme ‘circus’. Riverfest will run from 2-8 p.m. at Riverfront Park downtown.
Governor Evers approves WIS 93 bridge rehabilitation project
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESS RELEASE) - To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $1.04 million contract with prime contractor Zenith Tech of Waukesha for a project rehabilitating the bridges carrying north- and southbound WIS 93 over I-94 in Eau Claire. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, July 29.
Drone used to monitor sediment build up in Lake Altoona and Lake Eau Claire
ALTOONA — Eau Claire County has purchased a drone which they are using to monitor sediment build up in Lake Altoona and Lake Eau Claire. “It’s capable of doing photogrammetry,” said Land Conservation Manager Chad Berge, stating that this helps the county to get an idea of what is happening in the lake that can’t be observed from the shore. “Zach (Mohr, the county’s land conservation technician) is helping the...
City of Eau Claire struggles to tackle affordable housing shortage
EAU CLAIRE — “The fact is it’s nobody’s fault,” said Julian Emerson, a former journalist for the Leader Telegram who recently spoke about the housing shortage at a City Council meeting Monday night. “Addressing affordable housing is a really complicated issue, especially as the cost of building has gone up substantially.” He, Paul Savides, and Susan Wolfgram all spoke on the issue during Monday night’s city council meeting, advocating for the city to invest in low-income housing. ...
Dengue Fever and Whooping Cough Outbreaks in Wisconsin
Public health officials in Wisconsin are addressing outbreaks of whooping cough and dengue fever. Public Health Madison & Dane County reported 43 cases of whooping cough in the past two months, primarily among teenagers. Fond du Lac has also seen a spike in teenage whooping cough cases. Health officials have...
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