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DHS unable to open investigation on HSHS
EAU CLAIRE — In a response to Eau Claire City Attorney Stephen Nick’s letter asking for an investigation into HSHS, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said they do not have the authority. DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson in a letter sent to Nick said, while they agree with the concerns about the surprising and quick closure of the Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals, they cannot set up an investigation into the health system. ...
Mondovi honors four in college signing day ceremony
Four athletes from Mondovi High School have made their college futures official. The school held a signing day ceremony where coaches spoke about each athlete before they put pen to paper on their National Letter of Intent. Two athletes honored at the ceremony were Austin Remington and Peyton Snyder, who will each play football at Division III UW-La Crosse. They were each vital pieces on a team that defeated Regis and split the Cloverbelt Conference title with the Ramblers this past season. ...
EC man faces OWI cases filed just 13 days apart
EAU CLAIRE —An Eau Claire man faces two separate felony cases after authorities say he racked up a pair of OWI crashes less than two weeks apart. Court records show the first case against Eric Clark, 48, was filed April 3. It involves charges of OWI, disorderly conduct and failure to install an ignition interlock device. The criminal complaint says officers were called to a home in the 6500 block...
'Here we are': Comedian/alder Dina Nina was 'Born Loud!'
EAU CLAIRE — Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford is excited to be back to Eau Claire to perform. “Eau Claire holds a very special spot in my heart,” she explained. “The first time I performed there, I was concerned because I was in the middle of the country and I didn’t know how it was going to be received. I felt so loved and it just feels like coming back to a place that feels very comfortable. I’m very excited to come back.”
Wisconsin Air National Guard invites community to a training session at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Two F-35 jets landed at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport for a training exercise the communities were invited to watch. “Always amazing to watch. It’s incredible. You can feel your chest vibrate,” said AJ Dilivan, a Chippewa Falls High School junior who has an interest in joining the armed forces.
Dog Bite: Health department needs help finding dog
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is asking for help to find a dog that bit a man on Saturday. A news release from the health department said that on Saturday, May 11, around 5:30 p.m., a man was bitten by a dog at the Maple Manor Hotel in Eau Claire, Wis.
Back like it never left: Fall Creek baseball thriving after two-year hiatus
For two years, Fall Creek baseball didn’t exist. Well, not as its own entity at least. Due to low numbers in the program, the Crickets entered a co-op with Black River Falls after their 2021 season. In 2022 and 2023, Fall Creek High School didn’t field its own team. There wasn’t a fear that the move would be permanent. The Crickets knew their current crop of freshman were coming and that it would allow Fall Creek to fly solo once again and that’s exactly what...
SportScene 13 for Saturday, May 18th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It was a busy day of prep baseball as team’s enter the final stretch of the regular season. Eau Claire North hosted La Crosse Central, Eau Claire Memorial battled D.C. Everest and Altoona squared off with Baldwin-Woodville. On the tennis court, Altoona took on...
Man who led police on high-speed chase sentenced to two months jail
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man convicted of drunk driving and fleeing from authorities in May 2023 will serve a two-month jail sentence. Paul W. Smith, 62, 3006 W. Cameron St., pleaded no contest Tuesday in Chippewa County Court to OWI-3 and fleeing or eluding an officer. A more serious charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety was read-in and dismissed. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered the jail sentence, effective immediately,...
Altoona couple stays in all 37 Wisconsin state parks with campgrounds
ALTOONA — At a time in life when a lot of people give up camping, Dave and Sue Rowe decided to take their passion for the popular summertime activity to a new level. Four years ago, sometime after Dave’s 70th birthday, he mentioned to Sue that he was thinking about trying to camp in every Wisconsin state park that offers the activity. Instead of questioning his judgment, Sue responded, “That...
Mega! CO-OP announces end of Holiday Stationstores franchise, exiting bankruptcy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Mega! CO-OP announced yesterday that they will be ending the Holiday Stationstore franchise as part of its business plan after successfully exiting voluntary bankruptcy. Mega! CO-OP filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. Effective June 7, the co-op expects to confirm its post-bankruptcy plan at...
Red-hot Rails roll over Ashland in softball regional opener
By the time Altoona junior Breeley Gluch stepped to the plate in the third inning of the Railroaders Division 2 softball regional playoff matchup against the Ashland Oredockers, the game was already looking decided. Altoona had already built a commanding 7-0 lead but Gluch had a chance to add a couple more to the tally with Lindsey Hendricks and Rylee Spindler manning first and second. The shortstop had already driven in the first run of the game in the first inning with a double and...
Warrior wrap-up (5-16): Rice Lake girls soccer nets three second-half goals in win over Eau Claire North
After giving up a quick goal, the Rice Lake Warriors girls soccer team didn't falter and scored four unanswered goals for the 4-1 victory over Eau Claire North on Thursday at Pug Lund Field. "We’ve been behind before and have come back to even or win a game," Rice Lake coach Shawn Gilbert said. "We talked about how important this game was — the seeding meeting is Sunday — we wanted a good showing." ...
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