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 Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board has approved its tax rate in levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
According to a press release, the District Board approved a total tax levy of nearly $31 million, a roughly 5% or nearly $1.5 million increase over the 2025-2026 total tax levy.
While the total levy did increase, the tax rate decreased slightly.
According to the press release, homeowners will pay about $93 per year in property taxes on a $150,000 home to support CVTC this year.
The DR Moon Memorial Library in Stanley officially reopened over the weekend after a major renovation project, construction work on the renovation project first broke ground in June of 2025, adding a new community room, teen space, computer stations, and more as part of a larger expansion.
Library officials also say the expansion project would not have been possible without generous donations from community members, as well as over $4 million in flexible facilities grant funding from the state.
More information on the project is available on the library's website.
Spectrum is advising Eau Claire area residents about their newly launched Project Stars and Stripes program.
According to a press release, the program allows any resident to have their older damaged American flag retired properly and replaced for free even if they're not a Spectrum customer.
Through the program, Spectrum technicians may knock on a resident's door if they notice a worn-down flag on the home to offer the replacement service.
Spectrum officials say the program is part of their commitment to supporting veterans as a U.S.-based company.
Menards is encouraging Chippewa Valley residents to participate in their ongoing toy drive over the next few weeks.
According to a press release, Menards Home Improvement Stores will serve as a drop site for their toy drive ahead of the holiday season from now through December 14th.
Large collection boxes can be found near the exit doors and officials are asking for donations of new, unwrapped toys.
Local residents interested in making a donation can bring those items with them to the store or purchase them to donate on their way out.
For 1057 CFW News, I'm James Kelly.
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For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Authorities are investigating a deadly plane crash in western Kentucky that claimed the life of a Wisconsin pilot.
70-year-old James Allen Michaels of Dousement died Sunday afternoon when his military-styled jet went down in a field shortly after takeoff from the Mayfield Graves County Airport.
Officials say Michaels radioed his daughter, who was flying a second jet alongside him, that he was experiencing trouble in trying to return to the runway.
His plane crashed and caught fire shortly after
that communication, Michael's daughter was able to land her aircraft safely.
Just days after being defeated by his Democratic challenger, Rebecca Cook, outgoing Republican Congressman Derek Van Orden has filed to run for Wisconsin's third congressional district again in 2028.
Civic media's James Kelly has this story.
Congressman Van Orden officially filed that paperwork on Friday, seeking a third matchup with Cook following her victory on Tuesday and his victory in the 2024 election.
Cook defeated Congressman Van Orden by nearly 20,000 votes last week and traveled to Washington, D.C.
for an orientation program as she prepares for her first term in the seat.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Following her victory last week, Rebecca Cook told reporters Democrats in Congress should focus on health care and affordability in the first 100 days of their new majority.
Wisconsin's U.S.
Senators are joining forces to honor the Milwaukee Brewers on Capitol Hill.
Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson introduced a bipartisan resolution on Monday congratulating the team, staff, and fan base on bringing Milwaukee its first World Series title.
The resolution highlights the Brewers' record-breaking 103-win regular season along with their dominant playoff run through the National League.
Both lawmakers praised the franchise for bringing immense pride to the state after
than four decades of waiting.
The city of Beloit is getting more than $6 million to replace lead water service lines in three local neighborhoods.
State officials announced the funding last week, targeting areas with the highest concentration of legacy lead pipes.
The city plans to replace both public and private portions of the lines to ensure clean drinking water for residents.
Construction is scheduled to kick off in early 2027 and will take about three years to complete.
The effort aligns with federal mandates requiring all public water systems to fully eliminate lead lines by 2037.
Meanwhile, the city of Chilton has issued a warning after finding elevated levels of lead drinking water from at least one home.
City officials say they detected the lead during sample testing in July.
They say more than 10% of the 20 samples collected exceeded the action level for lead.
The elevated levels are believed to be due to full or partial lead service lines.
Chilton Water Works is now testing lead and copper on a regular schedule and following corrosion control protocol for the public water supply.
Lead exposure in drinking water can lead to serious problems, including decreased IQ as well as learning and behavioral problems in children.
It can also increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, among other things, in adults.
On this Veterans Day, Wisconsin says thank you.
From the shores of Lake Superior to the capital in Madison, our communities are coming together to honor the brave men and women who served.
In Milwaukee, the War Memorial Center is unveiling its newly restored multi-million dollar Vietnam Memorial.
Other highlights include the official State Veterans Day Parade in Wauwatosa and a night to honor veterans in Onalaska.
Northeast Wisconsin will be serving veterans breakfast and Appleton and lunch in Green Bay at the Neville Public Museum.
If you're looking for a way to honor veterans where you live, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has a calendar of state-sponsored ceremonies and regional events.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Another win for Bucky.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports men's college hoops the Wisconsin Badgers cruise to a win at home over Fairfield University 89 to 42 Austin wrap with 15 points off the bench for the Badgers UW Green Bay losing on the road to Northern Iowa 89 to 76 the Phoenix now two and two baseball the Brewers Pat Murphy named NL manager of the year I spoke to him on a zoom call Murphy and a Milwaukee Hospital recovering from hip surgery.
I got a feeling in 20 years.
You're gonna say
I went through all that stuff in 26.
We won a World Series and I had the hip surgery to think of
that surgery hip surgery and getting hit by 105 miles an hour by Sal in the dugout in Brighley and I still am numb in that spot.
I think we'll all look back on this and someday it'll seem funny.
It's just like parenting.
Your life goes on and you can't live looking backwards or you're getting a crash because you're not looking forward.
That's the Brewers manager Pat Murphy with Sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be mostly cloudy today with scattered sprinkles or light showers possible at times are high in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Tonight a few lingering sprinkles otherwise mostly cloudy will drop to the upper 20s to low 30s tomorrow partly to mostly cloudy and cooler with a high in the low 40s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
Right now it's 48.
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