Real Life Academy unites real world, high school

Volunteers help students understand personal finance, money management

By Caitlin Heidbrink

Imagine jumping into a life-size version of the board game Life. Launching into a career, getting married, having kids and making important life decisions - all with fake money - in less than a day. While this may seem like just a clever idea, it is a real event.

Not all fun and games

Physicians use Nintendo Wii as rehabilitation tool

By Claudia Lozano

Nintendo Wii has been used for the last nine months as a method for therapy on broken bones, gunshot wounds and even stroke recovery.

Don't go broke with a broker

By Jason Windsor

Mortage crisis! In Eau Claire?

Homeowners, real estate agents discuss local housing market

By Emily Hartwig

Local real estate agents said that while foreclosures are also on the rise in the Chippewa Valley, the impact isn't nearly as harsh, and it's still even a "buyers' market."