You have permission to edit this article.We've been spoiled with spring weather for much of the month of March so far. In fact, Eau Claire has only received 0.1" of measurable snow this month, and it fell on March 1. While March isn't always a snowy month for us, it is on average our third snowiest month behind January and December.There is snow in the forecast, though. It doesn't arrive until Monday afternoon, so road conditions will be fine overnight and through the first half of the day.Clouds have increased Sunday night ahead of the storm, and will continue to increase overnight and...…You have permission to edit this article.We've been spoiled with spring weather for much of the month of March so far. In fact, Eau Claire has only received 0.1" of measurable snow this month, and it fell on March 1. While March isn't always a snowy month for us, it is on average our third snowiest month behind January and December.There is snow in the forecast, though. It doesn't arrive until Monday afternoon, so road conditions will be fine overnight and through the first half of the day.Clouds have increased Sunday night ahead of the storm, and will continue to increase overnight and...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MENOMONIE (WQOW) - During quarantine, you might find yourself with more time on your hands, including some that you might dedicate to getting creative with your cooking. Now, the Menomonie Public Library wants to hear about the recipes you created during quarantine.The library is creating a Quarantine Cuisine Cookbook. Youth services manager Jodi Bird said they got the idea from other libraries around the county doing the same thing. She said you can send them up to two recipes before Jan. 31 to be included in the book. For every recipe, submitters...…You have permission to edit this article.MENOMONIE (WQOW) - During quarantine, you might find yourself with more time on your hands, including some that you might dedicate to getting creative with your cooking. Now, the Menomonie Public Library wants to hear about the recipes you created during quarantine.The library is creating a Quarantine Cuisine Cookbook. Youth services manager Jodi Bird said they got the idea from other libraries around the county doing the same thing. She said you can send them up to two recipes before Jan. 31 to be included in the book. For every recipe, submitters...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MILWAUKEE (WQOW) - The chairman of the St. Croix County Republican Party, who ," has stepped down.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that members of the St. Croix County Republican Party Executive Committee asked for John Kraft's resignation.His post, made before the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol, garnered attention after the violence in Washington, D.C.Kraft had refused calls from the state Republican Party to remove the post. The was down on Friday.On Tuesday, St. Croix County " by the message.The Associated Press contributed to...…You have permission to edit this article.MILWAUKEE (WQOW) - The chairman of the St. Croix County Republican Party, who ," has stepped down.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that members of the St. Croix County Republican Party Executive Committee asked for John Kraft's resignation.His post, made before the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol, garnered attention after the violence in Washington, D.C.Kraft had refused calls from the state Republican Party to remove the post. The was down on Friday.On Tuesday, St. Croix County " by the message.The Associated Press contributed to...WW…

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW)- The City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County are considering a local mask mandate, which would only go into effect if the current state-wide mandate is not extended.Both the Eau Claire County Committee on Administration and City-County board of health voted in a joint meeting Tuesday to recommend the ordinance to the city council and county board, who will both take up the ordinance individually.City-County Health Director Lieske Giese said this ordinance would be almost identical to the current state-level mandate, which is set to expire on January 19. There would be a...…EAU CLAIRE (WQOW)- The City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County are considering a local mask mandate, which would only go into effect if the current state-wide mandate is not extended.Both the Eau Claire County Committee on Administration and City-County board of health voted in a joint meeting Tuesday to recommend the ordinance to the city council and county board, who will both take up the ordinance individually.City-County Health Director Lieske Giese said this ordinance would be almost identical to the current state-level mandate, which is set to expire on January 19. There would be a...WW…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s foreign minister is accusing South Korea of worsening already strained ties by making what he called illegal demands for compensation for the sexual abuse of Korean women and use of forced laborers during World War II. A South Korean court ruled on Jan. 8 that Japan must compensate 12 women who were sexually abused in Japanese military brothels during the war. The ruling worsened relations between the countries which had already plunged to the lowest level in decades over earlier South Korean rulings on Japan’s actions during its colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula....…TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s foreign minister is accusing South Korea of worsening already strained ties by making what he called illegal demands for compensation for the sexual abuse of Korean women and use of forced laborers during World War II. A South Korean court ruled on Jan. 8 that Japan must compensate 12 women who were sexually abused in Japanese military brothels during the war. The ruling worsened relations between the countries which had already plunged to the lowest level in decades over earlier South Korean rulings on Japan’s actions during its colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula....WW…

You have permission to edit this article.EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The L.E. Phillips Memorial Library is one step closer to expansion, after the city council approved the site plan at Tuesday's meeting.As we reported, the Eau Claire Street location is set to undergo an extensive $18.5 million expansion project.The redesigned library will include a third floor, new shelving, a pick-up drive thru, more seating spread over a larger area, modernized ventilation and space to provide new learning opportunities.In the meantime, the library will continue to operate out of its temporary location inside...…You have permission to edit this article.EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The L.E. Phillips Memorial Library is one step closer to expansion, after the city council approved the site plan at Tuesday's meeting.As we reported, the Eau Claire Street location is set to undergo an extensive $18.5 million expansion project.The redesigned library will include a third floor, new shelving, a pick-up drive thru, more seating spread over a larger area, modernized ventilation and space to provide new learning opportunities.In the meantime, the library will continue to operate out of its temporary location inside...WW…

Wisconsin (WQOW) - Since COVID-19 hit, the Wisconsin DMV has dramatically cut back in-person services to stay safe.The downside though is a giant backlog of expired licenses and young people waiting to get their licenses.On Tuesday, the DMV announced plans to tackle those issues and get drivers on the road legally.The first of those is to allow drivers to renew their driver's licenses online.More than 1,000 licenses expire in Wisconsin each day and there are currently 80,000 awaiting renewal.To qualify, you have to be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have no medical restrictions or changes...…Wisconsin (WQOW) - Since COVID-19 hit, the Wisconsin DMV has dramatically cut back in-person services to stay safe.The downside though is a giant backlog of expired licenses and young people waiting to get their licenses.On Tuesday, the DMV announced plans to tackle those issues and get drivers on the road legally.The first of those is to allow drivers to renew their driver's licenses online.More than 1,000 licenses expire in Wisconsin each day and there are currently 80,000 awaiting renewal.To qualify, you have to be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have no medical restrictions or changes...WW…

Skip to main contentHomeSearchEye on Eau ClaireNewsHealth WatchWeatherSportsCommunityPodcast: Now On Western WisconsinVideoWatchContactNow On Western Wisconsin gives you a snapshot of what's happening today. From Eau Claire's own News 18, listen to Katie Phernetton, Austin Haskins, and Adam Reed tell you the news and weather, and have some fun too.To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.Currently in Eau Claire48°FMostly Cloudy48°F / 47°F49°F49°F47°F45°F47°FYou voted:© Copyright 2023 Allen Media Broadcasting, 5545 Hwy 93...…Skip to main contentHomeSearchEye on Eau ClaireNewsHealth WatchWeatherSportsCommunityPodcast: Now On Western WisconsinVideoWatchContactNow On Western Wisconsin gives you a snapshot of what's happening today. From Eau Claire's own News 18, listen to Katie Phernetton, Austin Haskins, and Adam Reed tell you the news and weather, and have some fun too.To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.Currently in Eau Claire48°FMostly Cloudy48°F / 47°F49°F49°F47°F45°F47°FYou voted:© Copyright 2023 Allen Media Broadcasting, 5545 Hwy 93...WW…

Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditHomeSearchEye on Eau ClaireNewsHealth WatchWeatherSportsCommunityPodcast: Now On Western WisconsinVideoWatchContactDUNN COUNTY (WQOW) - A plea deal was reached Friday with an apparently disgruntled employee who was accused of causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to his employer's equipment in Menomonie. Oscar Hernandez II was charged with destroying and modifying computer data and theft of trade secrets in April 2022.According to documents...…Skip to main contentYou are the owner of this article.Edit ArticleAdd New ArticleYou have permission to edit this article.EditHomeSearchEye on Eau ClaireNewsHealth WatchWeatherSportsCommunityPodcast: Now On Western WisconsinVideoWatchContactDUNN COUNTY (WQOW) - A plea deal was reached Friday with an apparently disgruntled employee who was accused of causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to his employer's equipment in Menomonie. Oscar Hernandez II was charged with destroying and modifying computer data and theft of trade secrets in April 2022.According to documents...WW…

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The City of Eau Claire is interested in forming a group that would oversee the implementation and creation of a new passenger rail service.On Tuesday night the Eau Claire City Council will vote on a about supporting the development of the Chippewa-St.Croix Rail Commission.Since this passenger rail service would travel through multiple jurisdictions, the city hopes the commission could include other county and municipal government agencies in the Chippewa Valley in addition to Eau Claire city officials and the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition.The potential would...…EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The City of Eau Claire is interested in forming a group that would oversee the implementation and creation of a new passenger rail service.On Tuesday night the Eau Claire City Council will vote on a about supporting the development of the Chippewa-St.Croix Rail Commission.Since this passenger rail service would travel through multiple jurisdictions, the city hopes the commission could include other county and municipal government agencies in the Chippewa Valley in addition to Eau Claire city officials and the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition.The potential would...WW…