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The Badgers will have to wait until later this week to return to the basketball court.  They were supposed to play Nebraska tomorrow but the game’s been postponed to Thursday.  The Badgers are coming off a home loss to Michigan State over the weekend, snapping a seven-game winning streak.  Tipoff against the Huskers will be Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

A local group dedicated to the youngest members of our community is getting a new home. Children’s Charities, Inc is a locally funded 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and education of children’s disabilities and disadvantages related to language and reading in an effort to prevent unnecessary frustration and struggles. They will be opening their new center office with an open house on Tuesday January 25. 

If you are interested in a home testing option for COVID-19, keep an eye out for a package with free COVID tests.  They’re being mailed to homes this week as part of a federal program.  The website COVID-tests-dot-gov went live last week, allowing four tests per address.  Those who’ve placed an order should receive email notices from the Postal Service with an estimated delivery date and a tracking number.  The White House is also providing 400-million free N95 masks at

Tax filing season opens today, 17 days earlier than last year.  Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick is a financial advisor with a simple tip for anyone filing this year. Tax returns are due by Monday, April 18th this year.  Those requesting an extension will have until October 17th.

We now know the names of the three people killed in Saturday’s crash in Jackson County. The sheriff’s office in Black River Falls yesterday identified them as 34-year-old Robert Hopinka and 36-year-old Tyler Decorah both of Black River Falls, and 35-year-old Jorden Vidana of Onalaska. Investigators say they died when their car hit a semi on Highway 54 early Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains on-going.

Police are hoping for answers today into why six people were killed inside a home.  Officers first found four men and a woman when they arrived yesterday but confirmed a sixth victim overnight.  At this point, it’s unclear how they died.  Investigators are still gathering evidence and say there’s no weapon yet.  The acting mayor called it a horrific crime and called on the city of Milwaukee to work with police to reduce violence.

We are waiting to see if Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalization numbers continue to fall. The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said just over two thousand people are in the hospital with the virus. That’s a drop of more than 200 people from the week before. The Hospital Association reported 425 people in ICUs across the state. The weekend update will come later this afternoon.

Eau Claire Police put some prospective officers through their paces over the weekend. The city’s police department held its physical test for officers wanting to join the force. There are 65 candidates for seven open spots in the department. Saturday’s test included a 300 meter sprint, a one and a half mile run, vertical jump, push-ups, sit-ups, and an agility run. The candidates already took the written test. They should get their results in a few weeks.

Don’t be surprised if you see some more big trucks on the road this winter. Wis-DOT on Friday said the state’s frozen road law is now in effect statewide. The frozen road law allows big trucks to carry heavier loads of logs, sand, or salt across the state. There is a map which shows which roads are now open to the heavier trucks, you can find it at Wis-DOT’s website.

Add this to your podcast list. Eau Claire’s L.E. Phillips Library launched its new podcast, called Dabble Babble, earlier this month. The library’s Bradley Lindstrom says the podcast is a way for local artists and creatives to explain what they do, and expand people’s horizons. There are three episodes already.  You can find them at the library’s website.