By Devon Lehr The Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) canceled classes three times this winter, but most schools survived the big chill by holding classes. If a school is closing in the ECASD, a decision will be made by the Superintendent of Schools after consulting with Student Transit and local weather services. Patrice Iverson, administrative [...]

By Nick Paulson For some people, winter snow means shoveling and icy roads. But for others it means a chance to break out the sleds and go snowmobiling. With the U.S. experiencing one of the warmest winters since 1997, according to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, many businesses in the Chippewa [...]

This week photographs were taken at a wide variety of campus and Eau Claire community events including the Hmong New Year, Women’s Concert Chorale, artists at the House of Rock and the Swap-o-Rama event. Edited by Jenny Talen

As winter approaches, Wisconsin drivers need to prepare themselves and their vehicles for the changes in road conditions.

For over a decade, Eau Claire’s Sacred Heart Hospital has put together an annual coat and blanket drive to collect winter gear for Chippewa Valley residents in need. The hospital is currently accepting donations.