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No contest plea in one of largest drug busts in Western Wisconsin history
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A woman has plead no contest to charges against her in connection to one of the largest drug busts ever in Western Wisconsin. 65-year-old Elena Ochoa has been given 9 years of probation for her 2 charges. Earlier this year, Eau Claire Police say...
Hot bats, Johnson's complete game help Memorial split crosstown showdown
After falling in walk-off fashion the day before, Eau Claire Memorial got some revenge on Eau Claire North Thursday, beating the Huskies 8-1 to split the crosstown showdown series. The Old Abes got hot bats early and rode a dominant complete game from starting pitcher Brady Johnson to victory. Memorial (10-6, 5-5 Big Rivers Conference) struggled to hit with runners on for much of the first game in the series, but that wasn’t the case in game two. In the bottom of the first inning,...
Website to help with area workforce presented to chamber
EAU CLAIRE — Among the many topics related to economic development discussed at an Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, one important focus was a dwindling amount of people in the workforce. The Eau Claire Chamber Eggs and Issues: Economic Development Update meeting hosted many speakers from municipalities and other organizations involved in the area’s economic development. One of the topics discussed was workforce, which is a...
Venue owners wonder what liquor law will do
EAU CLAIRE — When wedding and event professionals met to ask questions about the new liquor law the general feeling surrounding them continued to be, “What is this going to do to us?” Members of the Chippewa Valley Wedding and Event Professionals Group met with State Senator Jeff Smith to ask him questions about the new liquor law and express their concerns. They met at The Barn at Mirror Lake, a venue owned by Heidi Keys. ...
SAWDUST STORIES: Thank you, farewell and one favor
A little over five years ago, Julian Emerson approached B.J. Hollars, Patti See and I about the idea of writing a regular column for this newspaper. The affable Gary Johnson was the editor back then. It was an exciting time, and I felt honored to be part of something new. As a novelist, short story writer and poet — essays were new territory for me. No one at the Leader-Telegram ever told me what I should or should not write about, and in those early...
EC Memorial HS students watch trauma simulation to encourage safe decisions while at prom
EAU CLAIRE — Although the trauma simulation at Memorial High School on Wednesday was just a demonstration, the reality of a car accident on prom night is still terrifying to imagine. So when students gathered in the school parking lot to watch student actors, local law enforcement, fire department, Mayo Clinic Health System first responders and coroners acted out an incident involving drinking and distracted driving, Principal Dave Oldenberg told them one thing: ...
11 Wisconsin locations for first Babies 'R' Us at Kohl's revealed
As Kohl's Corp. continues to move forward with it's partnership with Babies 'R' Us, the Wisconsin locations for the collaboration have been released. The Babies "R" Us at Kohl's stores will be at these stores: ...
Challenges finding anesthesiologists partly behind temporary pause of labor, delivery services in Rice Lake
Approximately 36 expecting mothers will feel the impact of Marshfield Clinic Health System’s decision to temporarily suspend delivery and labor services in Rice Lake, a decision laid partially at the feet of challenges to covering anesthesia services. Marshfield Clinic announced April 30 that labor and delivery services at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake would be suspended for a month or two due to staffing limitations while resources were diverted to Eau Claire. ...
Hope Gospel Mission residents use suds to raise funds
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -A Hope Gospel Mission resident is revving up to help the nonprofit fundraise for their $1.8 million learning center, which will provide educational resources for residents, by scrubbing down cars. Hope Gospel Mission resident, Christopher wants to use suds to help support a community that has...
'Toward One Wisconsin' focuses on DEI
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- People from across the state came together for the 'Toward One Wisconsin' conference in Eau Claire on Tuesday. The two-day event brought professionals and advocates together to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in today's landscape.
Norse softball team drops three
The Whitehall softball team struggled defensively, allowing double-digit runs in three losses last week. Two of the losses came to Dairyland Conference leaders as the top team in the Large Division, Melrose-Mindoro, took an early lead and won 14-7 last week Monday. The next day, the DC-Small’s top team, Cochrane-Fountain City, blanked Whitehall, 10-0. The Norse fell to Alma/Pepin, 10-0, on Friday, but no further information from that game was provided for the Times.
Fall Creek school board member begins jail sentence
EAU CLAIRE — The treasurer of the Fall Creek school board has begun a 30-day jail sentence after being found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration causing injury. Jill Geske, 57, was found guilty after a February trial. Jurors found her not guilty of an OWI in the case. She was also fined $1,492. The court gave her up to 60 days to report to begin serving the sentence and 20 days in which to appeal. Online records do not...
SportScene 13 for Thursday, May 9th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s round two of the city rivalry, as Eau Claire North and Memorial meet at Carson Park in prep baseball action. At Casper Park, Chippewa Falls and Menomonie battled as well in Big Rivers baseball. In prep softball, Eau Claire North plays host to Rice Lake. On the links, Bloomer and Eau Claire Memorial have big days. The WIAC softball tournament starts in Oshkosh. Plus, a look at the Regis/McDonell girls soccer team and the dynamic duo leading them to a 10-1-1 season.
ECCHA prepares to greet hundreds of pets for the 38th Annual Fido and Friends 5K
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -If you have to spell walk around your furry friend, the Eau Claire County Humane Association’s upcoming 5k may be a good reason to grab that leash and get moving to help support homeless pets. For the 38th year, ECCHA is hosting one of its...
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