2018 Election PreviewMarquette University has released their latest poll previewing the 2018 election, and once again State Superintendent Tony Evers leads the Democratic primary with a commanding double-digit lead. Evers led the March Marquette Poll and has since seen a 7 percent increase to 25 percent. He saw the largest bump of any candidate and doubled his lead over the primary field. His closest competitor is 18 points behind, according to this most recent poll.
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Chetek Man Charged In Connection To Multiple BurglariesA Chetek man has been charged after being connected to multiple burglaries. 35-year-old Joshua Frami was charged yesterday in Eau Claire County with six counts, including burglary. According to the criminal complaint, the burglaries happened in 2015 and 2016.
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Rock The Riverfront This WeekendOne of the regions biggest fundraising events in the Chippewa Valley is taking place tomorrow in Eau Claire. It’s the RCU Foundation's Rock the Riverfront, at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire, and this year it’s bigger & better than ever. You and the family can run or walk one of the Chippewa Valley's most beautiful routes. Also enjoy fun, family activities in Phoenix Park, downtown Eau Claire. Registration begins at 8am and the first of several run/walk events begins at 9am. There will be live Music by the Clearwater Jazz Orchestra, Inflatables, a dunk tank, face-painting, sign making, and a cash grab booth. There will also be a variety of food trucks on-site with ...
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Duffy Praises Farm Bill 7th Congressional District Congressman Sean Duffy, is praising passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. Duffy says the Farm Bill passage is a huge win for Wisconsin farmers and will help them remain the best in the world. It creates the Dairy Risk Management Program, which provides higher coverage levels and lower premiums for the first 5 million pounds of milk. It also provides additional risk-management options for dairy farmers by allowing them to enroll in both the Dairy Risk Management Program and the Livestock Gross Margin Program. These changes will help our dairy farmers better manage their risk during times of low milk prices. Duffy also noted the Farm Bill includes critical ...
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Gas Main Ruptured In Rice LakeNobody was injured yesterday when a natural gas main was ruptured in Rice Lake. It happened just after 430pm when a contractor working on part of the Knapp Street construction project, struck the line at the intersection of Nunn and West Knapp Street. The gas leaked from a very large main and lasted about one hour. Those living close to the leak were instructed to close their windows and shelter in place while utility crews worked to shut off the gas supply. Traffic was detoured away from the scene during the busy rush hour, and gas customers in the neighborhood were without service while repairs were made.
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Community NewsThrough JuneThe American Red Cross is calling for donors to give blood and platelets regularly to be prepared to meet the needs of patients in emergency situations. According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma accounts for approximately 41 million emergency department visits and 2 million hospital admissions each year. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).Additional blood donation opportunities… June 23rd SaturdayThe Second Annual Music Festival “Shed Fest” will be ...
Posted Jun 20, 2018, 7:40 AM by Adam Hutton
