Tomorrow marks the first day of fall, at least by one measure. While meteorological fall begins Sept. 1, most people use the astronomical cale…
It’s hard to know exactly how to feel about the sentencing of John Stender last week. He wasn’t behind the wheel on Nov. 3, 2018, when Colten …
Nearly every major medical organization has warned against self-medicating with ivermectin, a deworming drug with both veterinary and human me…
The wage growth we’re seeing in the Chippewa Valley is good news, not least because it positions the area to withstand this year’s inflation b…
It’s not exactly local, but the reopening of Broadway theaters marks a significant milestone in the COVID pandemic. For the first time in 18 m…
Eau Claire has had a rough time of it finding a new city manager. The search is being rebooted, again, and the challenge remains. The city has…
There’s an interesting debate going on right now over a new rule from the Biden administration on how some coronavirus relief money can be use…
Tomorrow marks 20 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. It feels like yesterday. It feels like forever.
It is becoming clear that the American recovery from multiple challenges is being threatened by shortages.
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The actions of Mexican officials on Sunday were little-noticed in the United States. They shouldn’t be ignored, though.
Much of the attention paid to Hurricane Ida’s landfall last week focused on the storm’s impressive winds. That was understandable. The top sus…
We’re going to take a little time today to recognize Carrier Appreciation Day. It’s a day we tip our hat to the folks who make sure you receiv…
There’s a strain of thought that says media outlets shouldn’t report on wrongdoing by elected officials when it’s not criminal behavior or whe…
The new school year will, as every year does, present its own challenges. Even when things go smoothly, school isn’t easy.
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One of the top stories on the Leader-Telegram website last week was the sale of Pizza Del Re. It’s not a surprise. The restaurant has been dis…
The recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department about the distribution of federal rent assistance paints a picture little short of a debac…
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