Andrea Paulseth

The City of Eau Claire formally begins the big-lift effort of overhauling its Comprehensive Plan – essentially the blueprint for the City’s next two decades of "policies, priorities and development" – this month. The major update project, dubbed “Legacy EC,” is the City’s first since

In an effort to divert organic waste from landfills in Eau Claire, its City Council will now consider a proposed ordinance on compost management. Written by Council members Andrew Werthmann and Joshua Miller, this ordinance would regulate composting activities in four tiers. During a first reading

Eau Claire County recently voiced its support of the ambitious Western Wisconsin Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan (RORP)’s urban-specific strategy. While not a requirement for the project to move forward, it’s another mile-marker along the way toward the urban plan’s realization. The eight

While not the largest park in Menomonie – that title goes to Lake Menomin Park, with about 150 acres – Wakanda Park is home to the most amenities. The Menomonie Lions Club Game Park, Dunn County Historical Society and Rassbach Museum, park pavilion and playground, boat launch, a waterpark and

Pure Water Days returned to downtown Chippewa Falls on Saturday, Aug. 8, after last year's celebration was cancelled (thanks, Mother Nature). This time around, the parade had an aquatic theme: Over & Under the Sea ...

The Eau Claire Economic Development Corp. is partnering with Visit Eau Claire, Explore Menomonie and Go Chippewa County – the Chippewa Valley communities’ respective tourism divisions – to learn how people are, or are not, using the area’s state trails. How? First, through an online survey

NEW ERA FOR THE EMPORIUM? The historic building at 506 Main St., Eau Claire, has sat empty for about four years following its longtime tenant, Antique

SOUND & COLOR. We've officially reached the T-minus 10 day countdown for this year's Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival, co-organized by locals Joe Lustek and Leighton Hahn.

I don’t know what September feels like without the thought of back-to-school season. Getting ready for a new school year means something different for every student, sure – for college students (speaking as one myself), we mentally prepare for spending an absurd amount of hours studying. I've

The perfect excuse to treat yourself to a Jay Ray’s sub sandwich is here – fundraising for animals in need of a home. Local businesses Jay Ray’s and 715 Rentals/715 Excavating & Demolition have teamed up to create “The 715” sub sandwich – made with Italian sausage, marinara, provolone