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.
The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire has officially joined the Direct Admit Wisconsin program.
The program, launched by the Universities of Wisconsin over recent years, allows high school students in the state to automatically receive early admission to participating schools.
UW O'Clair will now be the 11th school to join the program after the first 10 saw a combined 9% increase in freshman enrollment.
The first year of direct-admit students at UW O'Clair will be the fall of 2028, meaning current high school juniors will be eligible to apply.
The Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls announced the death of its hyena, Zuri, this week.
According to a press release, hyenas in captivity typically live for about 15 years, and Zuri was 20 years old.
They also say the large mammal exhibits at the zoo will be temporarily closed, including the new Lynx exhibit, which opened only a few weeks ago after zoo officials finished upgrading the exhibit that used to hold Lulu the White Tiger.
Chipwafal's Parks, Recreation, and Forestry staff also thanked their zookeepers for providing Zuri with the best care possible.
Residents in Eau Claire's Northside Hill neighborhood are pushing for improvements at a local park.
Members of the Northside Hill Neighborhood Association have launched a fundraising campaign to add a restroom to the park after a new playground was installed earlier this year.
They're looking to raise a total of $70,000 for the restroom addition and are also considering pushing for the installation of a picnic pavilion in the area.
According to their website, the Northside Hill Neighborhood Association has raised about $20,000 of that total so far.
As the state's hunting seasons get underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to test their harvested deer for chronic wasting disease.
According to a press release, the agency is reminding hunters that testing for chronic wasting disease is a critical tool for tracking disease levels and spread across the state.
Hunters can conduct the test themselves at a self-service kiosk available 24-7 or with an at-home lymph node extraction kit.
They can also make an in-person appointment with DNR staff or cooperating partners like meat processors.
For 1057 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed one more case of measles in Wisconsin.
This case is in Chippewa County.
Since August, confirmed measles cases have been reported in Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Marathon, Vernon, and now Chippewa counties.
That brings the state's total to 171 cases.
All but one of those are in people who are not vaccinated against the disease.
Health experts say measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread from person to person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.
As hunters prepare to hit the woods this fall, the DNR is asking for help.
Civic media's James Kelly has more on what hunters can do to help slow the spread of a fatal deer disease.
As the state's hunting seasons get underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to test their harvested deer for chronic wasting disease.
According to a press release, the agency is reminding hunters that testing for chronic wasting disease is a critical tool for tracking disease levels and spread across the state.
Hunters can conduct the test themselves at a self-service kiosk available 24-7 or with an at-home lymph node extraction kit.
They can also make an in-person appointment with DNR staff or cooperating partners like meat processors.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Archery and crossbow hunting season is already open across our state.
The gun deer hunt starts November 21st.
Today marks the middle of Wisconsin's first PFAS Awareness Week.
Governor Tony Evers made the declaration after signing a bipartisan plan to release $125 million from the PFAS Trust Fund earlier this year to help communities test and treat contaminated water.
The focus this week is on clean, safe drinking water across the state.
Wisconsin has another 10 million from a Taiko PFAS settlement set to go toward clean water projects, new wells, and the installation of new treatment systems.
PFAS Awareness Week runs through Friday.
Opposition is building across southern Wisconsin over a proposed 190-mile high-voltage transmission line cutting through nine counties.
U.S.
Representative Tom Tiffany reaffirmed his stance against the project during a town hall meeting in Baraboo last week, arguing the 965-kilovolt power line threatens local farmland and private property rights.
His stance mirrors concerns raised by opponent David Crowley, who also recently spoke out against the project in favor of less
disruptive energy alternatives.
The event came shortly after Tiffany's plane was forced to make an emergency landing near Wasaw, though the Congressman says the mechanical incident hasn't slowed down his schedule.
With summer now in the rearview mirror, it's a good time to see how Wisconsin's tourism dollars are stacking up this year.
Civic media's James Kelly gives us a look at the Northwestern part of our state.
Eau Claire County officials are highlighting another significant year for tourism in the Chippewa Valley.
According to officials from Visit Eau Claire, the record $480 million of economic impact generated by tourism in 2025 continued into the summer of 2026 and shows no sign of slowing down for fall activities in the region.
The success also comes as Visit Eau Claire, local municipalities and community partners continue to develop their destination master plan, a 10-year roadmap for the tourism industry.
Visit Eau Claire is also planning to host a number of public input sessions on that destination master plan over the coming weeks.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Those sessions will be free and open to the public.
Organizers say the input gathered will be used to finalize a draft plan by March of 2027.
A Chippewa Falls High School graduate will be among the cast as Saturday Night Live returns for its 52nd season this weekend.
Grace Ryder, class of 2019, is among the additions to this year's SNL cast.
Nickstar Jalen Brunson hosts SNL this Saturday.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Brewers and the Phillies tonight.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.
Game two of the Brewers series in Philadelphia.
Last night, the crew losing to the Phillies six to four.
Their starting pitcher, veteran Zach Wheeler, set a Phillies franchise record, striking out the Brewers' first seven batters.
Manager Pat Murphy.
credit goes to them.
NFL.
The Packers host the Falcons tomorrow night at 7 15.
Jordan Love asked if he'd spoken to Jaden Reed, who spent the night in a New Jersey hospital with a neck injury in the game against the Jets.
Yeah, I haven't got to talk to him too much.
I think he's back in town.
So, you know, we'll see when he gets back in the building.
What all is going on is worse than what the injury is.
That's quarterback Jordan Love.
with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be sunny today with a high right around 65 this afternoon.
Tonight mostly cloudy will drop to 47 for an overnight low and then tomorrow mostly cloudy with a high once again right around 65.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
Outside now it's 46.
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