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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...
Chippewa Family Restaurant sustains damage following fire in basement
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The Chippewa Family Restaurant sustained damage following a fire Friday. According to a press release from Chippewa Falls Fire & Emergency Services, at 2:49 p.m. on July 12, 2024, Chippewa Falls Fire & Emergency Services received a report of a fire in the basement at Chippewa Family Restaurant.
Sun Country Could Lose Its Only EAS Contract
Sun Country faces the potential loss of its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in Eau Claire, Wis., as the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Commission has voted to recommend a different carrier. The decision comes as the current $6.5 million contract with Sun Country is set to expire on Nov. 30, 2024, and the airport is weighing proposals from a different carrier to serve the community.
Milwaukee Weather Alert: Heat Index Nearing 100 Degrees
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin is preparing for a surge in temperatures, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs around 90 degrees tomorrow. Dewpoints in the lower 70s will push the heat index to near 100 degrees, creating sweltering conditions across the region. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool and safe.
Wausau elementary school task force hears about enrollment concerns, needed building upgrades and underutilized space
WAUSAU – The citizen task force charged with developing options for reconfiguring Wausau School District’s elementary education facilities met for the second time Wednesday where they heard about enrollment concerns for the district as well as underutilized space in the district's elementary schools and needed upgrades and repairs in those buildings.
State Troopers patrol in semis in Wausau to combat distracted drivers
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin State Patrol brought its “Trooper in a Truck” program to Wausau Friday morning. The program pairs a state trooper with a semi-truck driver to get a better vantage point of the road and spot reckless driving. When the trooper does, they call ahead to other squad cars to pull them over.
Midwest health systems plan merger, aim to create $10B system with 56 hospitals
Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System said they have signed a non-binding agreement. Both systems explored mergers with different partners recently. Two hospital systems in the midwest are looking to come together. Sanford Health and the Marshfield Clinic Health System said this week that they have signed a non-binding...
Take simple steps to eliminate tragedies caused by reckless driving
MADISON - Reckless driving puts everyone on and near the road in danger. Excessive speed, distracted driving and aggressive driving are just a few of the reckless behaviors that threaten the safety of our roadways. Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month to encourage all motorists to take simple steps to eliminate crashes caused by reckless driving. “We have seen a culture of reckless...
‘Stay hydrated & drink water’: Medical experts give advice to beat the Wisconsin heat
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) – Beware of the summer heat. With temperatures on the rise, health experts recommend decreasing the amount of time you spend outside. “We should take the warnings that are given seriously and limit our time in the heat,” stated Dr. Stacee Goedtel Birr. Family medicine...
June was one of the wettest in state history
Last month was one of the wettest on record for June in a dramatic reversal from the drought conditions that covered Wisconsin at the same time last year. The month marked the sixth-wettest June in state history based on records dating back to 1895. That’s according to Steve Vavrus, director of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.
Biden campaign: Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania creates clearest path to 270
President Biden’s reelection campaign sees winning Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania as the clearest path to gaining 270 electoral votes in November, according to an internal memo obtained by the Hill. The memo, sent to the campaign team from chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, outlines that “what has changed following the debate…
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