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HSHS closures impact northern “Newsmakers” listeners
With Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) closing both Sacred Heart (Eau Claire) and St. Joseph’s (Chippewa Falls) hospitals and Prevea health centers in Western Wisconsin also closing, business and healthcare leaders are scrambling to fill the gaps. Today on “Newsmakers,” David Minor, President and CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with WPR’s Ezra Wall about the work of a task force focusing on providing medical care to many thousands of patients and jobs for some 1,400 affected employees.
Elk Mound baseball off to a scorching start behind key returners
Coming into the season Elk Mound baseball head coach Paul Andrea knew the Mounders had a chance to have a great season. After all, Elk Mound returns an immense amount of talent from a team that went 15-7 and finished second in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference a year ago. What you expect to be on paper, however, only carries so much weight. But the Mounders have more than delivered in the early going. Elk Mound is off to a 9-0 start, including a 7-0 mark...
Eau Claire Marathon Weekend Underway
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Marathon weekend is underway with multiple April 27th events prior to the race on the 28th. “We’re here again. I mean, I feel like we just were doing this, but we’re excited. Everyone had a fantastic winter to train in and now we’re here,” said race director Emi Uelmen.
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley to hold Voice of the Future event
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Singers from all over the Chippewa Valley will participate in this Saturday’s Boys & Girls Club “Voice of the Future” event, inspired by the popular TV show, “The Voice.”. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 27th at the Fest Valley...
The City of Eau Claire provides update on day resource center, plans to open next year
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - There are new developments in the effort to bring a day resource center to Eau Claire for those experiencing homelessness. By next year a parking lot downtown could possibly be the new location for that day resource center, after a few more steps are taken.
Preparing for busy months of wedding planning
Sister-in-law Nancy’s 62nd birthday is on April 23. Brother Amos passed away suddenly six years ago, leaving Nancy a widow. May you have a wonderful birthday, Nancy! Last Friday evening, Joe and I attended the school program at granddaughter Kaitlyn’s school. It was their last day of school for the season. I think there are 30 students in her school. Two of the students received their eighth-grade diplomas and are now done with their school years. They sang quite a few songs for us, and...
102-year-old veteran from Chippewa Falls presented with medals for Army service
More than 80 years after joining the Army, a 102-year-old veteran from Chippewa Falls was presented with five medals and awards for his military service to the U.S. On Monday, family, friends and fellow tribal members from the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe showed up with a throng of military veterans to celebrate Neil Korn and thank him for his Army service.
River levels down significantly from this time last year
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - This time last year, the majority of the area in Eau Claire’s Owen Park was under water. “Last year, on April 22nd actually, it actually crest 16 feet higher than what it is what you see right now,” said Cory Tietz, the operations coordinator for the City of Eau Claire’s Community Services Department.
New review hearing set for woman accused of stabbing man in shower
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A 55-year-old woman accused of repeatedly stabbing a man and hitting him with a baseball bat at her Lake Hallie home on Dec. 24 appeared in court on Tuesday. Laura L. Feala, 4384 131th St., is charged in Chippewa County Court with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery by use of a dangerous weapon, and battery by use of a dangerous weapon. In February, Feala entered a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. ...
SportScene 13 for Friday, April 26th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It was a busy of sports in the Chippewa Valley on Friday. On the diamond, Fall Creek battled McDonell and Chippewa Falls hosted Superior in a pair of softball doubleheaders. In prep baseball, Eleva-Strum squared off with Osseo-Fairchild. Regis/McDonell soccer continued their strong start with...
INSIDER: 25 Years Ago — April 1999
Editor’s Note: Each month in recognition of SPEED SPORT’s 90th anniversary, the SPEED SPORT Insider will use the National Speed Sport News archives to look back at what happened in the racing world 25 years ago. Judge Denies Menard Suit; Stewart Free For 500. Tony Stewart has already...
Demonstration to protect social security comes to Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE — In one of many similar demonstrations happening in Wisconsin, members of the community gathered at the Social Security office in Eau Claire to bring attention to the needed support of Social Security. Alex Brower, the executive director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, said the reason they were meeting that day was to “call for Social Security to be protected, expanded, and modernized.” “We want social...
City Council Public Hearing Meeting Time to Change June 2024
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (CITY OF EAU CLAIRE PRESS RELEASE) - At the Tuesday, March 23, 2024 Legislative Session, the Eau Claire City Council voted to change the start time of its Public Hearing meetings. Starting in June, the Public Hearing, held on the Monday before the Council’s Legislative Session, will begin at 6 p.m.
SportScene 13 for Saturday, April 27th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - UW-Eau Claire track and field hosted it’s 2nd Annual Dick and Mary Johnson Invite at Simpson Field Saturday afternoon. Other Blugold teams were also busy as UW-Eau Claire baseball squared off with UW-Platteville, women’s tennis took on UW-La Crosse, and women’s rugby competed at the Collegiate Rugby 7′s Nationals.
Local SkillsUSA coaches speak on student achievements following state competition
MADISON — With the SkillsUSA state competition finishing up earlier this April, many local students in the Chippewa Valley celebrate their achievements. Speaking for high schoolers at Chippewa Falls High School, technical education teacher Tim Pomietlo said, “The success of these students can be attributed to many factors. First is the quality of students and staff we have at Chi-hi. These kids amaze me with their level of sophistication, maturity, and dedication. They are constantly working on their craft in and out of the classroom.” ...
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