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Demand For Before- And After-School Care Is Up In Wisconsin, But Staffing Is A Challenge

August 2, 2021 - 6:00am

Two children swing on a tire swing. A child leans back as his blonde hair fans out behind him.

Child care programs that watch kids before and after school are seeing more families interested as COVID-19 cases hover below last fall's peak, but programs are struggling to hire enough staff.

Evictions Likely To Spike Across Wisconsin As National Eviction Moratorium Ends

July 26, 2021 - 5:40am

Eviction rates in Wisconsin have been declining recently, according to state data, reaching their lowest level last month since May 2020. But those figures are expected to spike as the federal ban on evictions expires at the end of July.

Eau Claire County District Attorney To Resign Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

July 9, 2021 - 1:30pm

Eau Claire County District Attorney Gary King, who is being investigated for claims of sexually harassing an employee, will resign from office August 14.

$100M For Eau Claire Sports, Events Complex Gets Green Light From UW Regents

July 8, 2021 - 4:00pm

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has directed UW-Eau Claire to lease around 170,000 square feet of a proposed $100 million sports and events complex in Eau Claire.

Shows

Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, August 5, 2021

Thursday, August 5, 2021, 10:00am

Author, Aphasia, Arts Center and Bioinformatics– Author Nickolas Butler returns to “Spectrum West.” The show also features interviews about a brain condition called aphasia, upcoming arts events at Pablo Center for the Confluence in Eau Claire and a new interdisciplinary science program starting at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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The West Side

The West Side, July 30, 2021

Friday, July 30, 2021, 10:00am

Western UW Universities- An update on western Wisconsin’s three state universities — including welcoming UW-River Falls’ new chancellor, Maria Gallo and COVID-19 vaccination incentives for students — is the topic of “The West Side."

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Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, July 29, 2021

Thursday, July 29, 2021, 10:00am

Paula Poundstone, Musical Review, Symphony Season and Theatre Guild- Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to “Spectrum West.” The show also features interviews with a Chippewa Falls musician, the director of a Rice Lake symphony orchestra and the executive director of an Eau Claire theatre guild.

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The West Side

The West Side, July 23, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021, 10:00am

Pickleball, pétanque and kubb- The origin stories of three unique sports in western Wisconsin is shared this week on “The West Side."

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Spectrum West with Al Ross

Spectrum West, July 22, 2021

Clockwise from upper left: Bilhenry Walker, Al Ross, Tiffany Taggert, The Mabel Tainter theater, B.J. Hollars, Jeannie E. Roberts. Photos in the same order courtesy of the pictured.

Thursday, July 22, 2021, 10:00am

Authors and Artists- Chippewa Falls based Jeannie E. Roberts returns to “Spectrum West.” The show also features a visit to Artisan Forge Studios in Eau Claire, details about a returning film festival in Menomonie, and the first year of a local young artists academy.

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