The U.S. military has reached it goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to roughly 2,500, a drawdown that appears to violate a last-minute congressional prohibition on troop withdrawals.
The Biden plan comes as a divided nation remains caught in the grip of the pandemic’s most dangerous wave yet. So far, more than 380,000 Americans have died.
The line would be part of a public-private partnership. The coalition is working with cities and counties along the proposed route to form the Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission. The commission would serve as the public side of the partnership, teaming up with a private operator.
Wisconsin National Guard troops are preparing to travel to Washington, D.C. and Madison next week to assist with safeguarding the nation and state’s capitols.
The Department of Health Services announced Thursday a newsletter the public can sign up for to get direct information about the COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout.
The City of Eau Claire is inviting all members of the community to view a recording of an interview with the three finalists for the city manager position.
Under the new policy, unruly passengers will immediately face enforcement actions, instead of warnings. Penalties can includes fines and jail terms for assaulting or threatening airline crews or other passengers.
While Trump’s first impeachment in 2019 brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats, saying Trump violated his oath to protect and defend U.S. democracy.
In November, Clark County decided they would restrict access to county facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Jan. 21, exterior doors will be unlocked and access will resume.
Emerald Ash Borer has been discovered in Marshfield by the Parks and Recreation Department. The findings were confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Finally, UW- Eau Claire winter athletics are starting up practice and they’re doing so in waves. The Blugold women’s hockey team was one of the first teams to reunite.
By Justus Cleveland, Jessica Mendoza and Duncan Goldberg
The Eau Claire North Huskies take the ice and host Hudson while Chi Hi hosts Tomah/Sparta, while in girls action, the ECA Stars hit the road looking for a big win against Hudson.
On Tuesday, representatives from the county voted unanimously to move forward with the process of passing a county-level mask ordinance if Evers does not extend the state mandate set to expire next week.
The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire has received its largest gift to date, $500,000 from the Pablo Foundation, towards the completion of their new museum.
