Digging Deeper: Eight months later, neighbors struggle to rebuild after Wheaton tornado
It’s been eight months since the Wheaton tornado wreaked havoc across parts of the Chippewa Valley, leaving millions of dollars in damage and displacing…
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Digging Deeper: How non-profits recover from theft
In 2018, the Eau Claire County Humane…
Digging Deeper: What happens when a child gets moved to juvenile court
“I don’t know any 10-year-old or 11-year-old or…
Wisconsin job growth down, but economists aren’t worried
A federal report showed that Wisconsin’s job…
Digging Deeper: How you can help conserve the bee population for years to come
Pollinators are an important part of our everyday…
Eau Claire numbers: Find out how many kids in our schools are vaccinated
A bill has been introduced at the capitol to make…
Digging Deeper: The Vaccination Debate
As the number of measles cases in the U.S.…
Web Exclusive: The Vaccination Debate myths debunked
For the past several weeks News 18 has been working on a Digging Deeper piece titled The Vaccination Debate. With 704 cases of the measles confirmed…
Exclusive Video: Deputies make split-second decisions as suspect attempts suicide-by-cop
In a News 18 exclusive, dramatic video from a chase and standoff last fall shows how quickly deputies had to make life-or-death…
Digging Deeper: What’s the deal with plea deals?
Plea bargains. They are often used to resolve criminal cases and they are often criticized by members of the public, and sometimes even by law…
Digging Deeper: Behind the Whistle
Referees of all ages are targets for coaches, parents and fans to air their grievances, but many believe it’s getting…
Digging Deeper: How does a drinking culture impact Eau Claire
Consistently, Wisconsin ranks near the top of the list when it comes to over-drinking, and while some may take pride in the drinking culture, others…
Digging Deeper: Meet the Township Fire Dept. dispatcher “Always on Call”
The Township Fire Department covers more than 200 square miles in Eau Claire County and there is just one person responsible for making sure the more…
Digging Deeper: How you can achieve your weight loss New Year’s Resolution
Chippewa Valley (WQOW) – You may have heard the phrase, “New year, new me.” Well, local gyms are filling up for that exact reason,…
Citizen organization investigates child predators, ECPD discusses their tactics
A new organization sets up citizen stings to catch alleged sexual predators, but what does police think of the…
Eau Claire family claims it was evicted because of mold inside living quarters
An Eau Claire family is dealing with a 6-year-old with respiratory issues and a doctor said it could’ve been from the mold in their…