How Eau Claire first responders deal with road construction
Every second counts in an emergency, but what happens when road construction blocks the way for first responders?
How Eau Claire first responders deal with road construction
Every second counts in an emergency, but what happens when road construction blocks the way for first responders?
Eau Claire could soon be home to another dog park
The dog park would be on city-owned land located on the south end of Ferry Street near the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Flags at half-staff for Durand firefighter, funeral procession set
Flags are flying at half-staff Friday in Pepin County for Kyle Hayden, the Durand firefighter who died from heart failure on Monday.
Appleton police identify man who killed firefighter, shot officer
We are learning new details about the shooting that killed an Appleton firefighter last week.
UWEC to have three spring commencement ceremonies for the first time
UW-Eau Claire’s spring commencement is coming up, and this year, they need an extra ceremony.
New Family Video opening in Eau Claire
After news that two Family Video locations in Eau Claire were closing, company officials told News 18 they have reached a deal to open a new location on London Road.
Sex offender set for release in Eau Claire next week
A registered sex offender will be released from a treatment center next Wednesday and will temporarily live in Eau Claire.
Planet Fitness offers free membership to teens this summer
Planet Fitness is offering a great deal for teens ages 15-18.
Trempealeau Co. authorities look for who drove thru cemetery, overturned headstones
The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office is trying to figure out who drove thru the Fagerness Church Cemetery and hit several headstones.
Eau Claire man allegedly tries filming woman at tanning salon
An Eau Claire man is facing charges for trying to take nude photos or videos of a woman at an Eau Claire tanning salon.
Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7
Her owners wrote on social media Friday that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and “passed away peacefully” Tuesday “in the arms of her mommy.”
Officers look for 2 suspects after a man was shot in Dodge Co.
A man is OK after being shot Thursday night in Dodge County. Now, authorities are looking for the suspects.
Career letter of intent signing day for seniors at Holmen High School
High school students pursuing a college degree or immediately joining the workforce signed letters of intent on Thursday.
River draw down could impact kayak rentals
Although it’s finally warm enough to get outside, those planning on kayaking on the Wisconsin River may have to make other plans.
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Sen. Johnson doesn’t support 6-week abortion ban
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he doesn’t support banning abortions as early as six or eight weeks into a pregnancy, and would prefer that states have the power to determine whether abortion should be legal.
The Latest: Johnson says Biden is biggest GOP threat
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Wisconsin Republican Party convention (all times local): 12:28 p.m. Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says Joe Biden poses
Johnson says wife’s preference is he not run for third term
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he doesn’t know whether he will seek a third term, but if it was
More Wisconsin grocers seek to offer curbside alcohol pickup
More Wisconsin grocers are asking municipalities for liquor license extensions so they can take alcohol purchased online out to customers’ vehicles.
Hagedorn tells Republicans they ‘saved’ Supreme Court
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn says Republicans who backed his successful run this year “saved the Supreme Court.” Hagedorn addressed
