This is your WCFW Daily News Roundup for 105-7 CFW in Chippewa Falls and 93-5 The Tap in Eau Claire.
For 105-7 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
City of Eau Claire officials say the new paid parking requirements in the downtown area generated over $30,000 in its first month.
The Eau Claire City Council approved the ordinance change implementing paid parking earlier this year as it seeks to address a projected budget deficit in 2027.
The change officially went into effect on August 1st, implementing hourly paid parking requirements along the downtown corridor from 1pm to 11pm Mondays through Saturdays.
City officials also say there will be some tweaks to paid parking over the coming weeks.
Most notably, parking enforcement has begun after only warnings were issued in August as residents adjusted to the new system.
The city has also relocated some of the paid parking kiosks to more crowded areas in an effort to make them easier for residents to find and access, and they plan to put up additional signage to make it more clear over the next couple of weeks.
Local residents can find more information on the paid parking requirements and learn how to use the Passport Parking App or kiosks to pay on the downtown Eau Claire website.
The Chippewa Falls Public Library will offer local seniors free digital literacy classes over the next few weeks.
According to library officials, classes through the 10-week course will take place on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm at the Chippewa Falls Public Library through November 17th.
The course will cover things like basic computer and phone skills, cybersecurity basics, and how to use things like telehealth and social media.
The free digital literacy courses are being sponsored by Literacy Chippewa Valley and Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library.
A local property management company is still encouraging Eau Claire area school district educators to enter their free rent for a year contest.
According to a press release, SC-Swedersky Property Management launched the initiative with the goal of supporting the district's efforts to recruit and retain quality teachers.
The contest is open to current Eau Claire area school district educators who meet the company's leasing criteria and submit a complete application.
Those applications will be accepted until Friday and the winner will be selected on September 28th.
For 105.7 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
A big jump in gas prices this week all around our state, Civic Media's Melissa Kay explains how tensions in the Middle East are fueling price hikes right here at home.
Average gas prices rose $0.28.8 over the last week, the average across Wisconsin on Monday, leaping to $4.09 per gallon.
This is $0.18.5 higher than a month ago and $1.21 per gallon higher than this time last year.
The national average price of diesel increased $0.31.6 compared to last week, with the average price at $6.18 per gallon.
Officials at GasBuddy say escalating geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts caused these drastic jumps at the pump.
Quote, friction between the U.S.
and Iran, new hostilities in the Red Sea, and the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline, all combining to jolt prices sharply higher, said Patrick Dahan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
He continued that diesel prices could climb even faster after weekend attacks on two additional Russian refineries took them offline.
Even with most of the country transitioning to cheaper winter blend gasoline this week, ongoing geopolitical escalations will likely offset any seasonal relief.
I'm Melissa Kaye, Civic Media News.
And you might want to buckle up because gas buddy officials say it's going to be a bumpy ride with continued volatility going forward.
The NFL wants to take a look at Josh Jacobs' home surveillance video before deciding the fate of the Packers star running back.
That's the latest, according to a report by Ian Rappaport with the NFL Network.
A judge recently sealed that video in Jacobs' criminal case.
The order came the same day.
Jacobs accepted a plea deal and pleaded no contest in court.
Prosecutors previously said home surveillance video corroborated relevant portions of the alleged victim's account and showed Jacobs taking her phone and later appearing to damage it.
The Wisconsin DNR is asking energy company Enbridge to stop work on a temporary line by bypass near the site of last month's natural gas liquids leak in Iron County.
Civic media's Maddie Schaefer has the story.
The DNR says Enbridge started work on the bypass without the necessary state approvals after the agency told the company permits would be required.
Enbridge says the roughly 1,500-foot bypass would allow Line 5 to return to service while cleanup and repairs continue near Saxon.
The company has set an unoccupied subcontractor truck rolled into an open excavation on August 25th and struck the pipeline, releasing about 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids into the atmosphere.
In a letter sent
On September 9, DNR Secretary Karen Hyun asked Enbridge to stop construction of the bypass and prioritize work at the spill site.
The DNR also issued a notice of noncompliance, saying Enbridge does not have the state approvals needed for the bypass work.
In an email to civic media, Enbridge spokesperson Julie Kellner said the company is working on the spill site and the bypass at the same time.
She added that the company will continue to work with the DNR on relevant permitting.
For Civic Media News,
I'm Maddie Schaefer.
The DNR says it will continue monitoring the site and may consider enforcement action.
A major power line project is facing opposition in the southern part of our state, too.
City leaders in Whitewater say the proposed route could interfere with planned neighborhoods, a high school and technology park.
The $1.2 billion project would carry electricity across southern Wisconsin and into Illinois on towers about 175 feet high.
MGS, the company developing the line, says the routes are preliminary and that Whitewater's concerns will be considered.
More public meetings are planned for late fall, with construction possible through 2033 if state regulators approve the project.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
The Brewers battle the Pirates.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.
The Brewers in Pittsburgh tonight to begin a three game series against the Pirates.
Jacob Mizorowski is on the mound tonight, although he has struggled on the road in games as of late, trying to adjust to their pitchers mound.
Pat Murphy on his 24 year old ace pitcher.
He can be,
Mizorowski on meeting with manager Pat Murphy.
You know, I think it was just, it was all positive.
It was just like, hey, yeah, you're figuring it out and figuring out how to throw the righties and, you know, get out.
And so, you know, it was all positive.
NFL, the Packers in meetings today, working on a game plan for the New York Jets kickoff Sunday from MetLife Stadium at noon.
With sports, I'm Mike Clemens.
Mostly sunny and a little breezy today.
We'll get to the upper 60s to near 70 for a high this afternoon.
Tonight mostly clear.
We'll drop down into the mid 40s tomorrow.
Partly sunny with a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon at a high in the upper 60s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
Current temp 62.
That's your WCFW and the Tap Daily News Roundup from Civic Media.
Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Find more news at wcfw.fm or thetap.fm.