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Wisconsin’s tornado count from December is now up to nine.  Forecasters over the weekend confirmed one more tornado from the storm system that swept across the state back on December 15th.  The National Weather Service says the newest tornado touched down in Chippewa County in the Town of Lafayette, then traveled along the east side of Lake Wissota before ending in the Town of Anson.  It was an EF 0 tornado, and there was some minor damage.  No one was

It will be a virtual celebration of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior in Eau Claire this year.  Organizers of the MLK Day event at the Pablo Center are moving everything online because of the coronavirus.  This year’s celebration will be live-streamed, starting at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Democrats in Wisconsin are not happy that a judge has ruled ballot drop boxes cannot be used on Election Day this year.  The judge issued that ruling last week, saying Wisconsin law allows for just two ways to vote, in-person or through the mail.  On Friday Governor Tony Evers said the decision makes it harder for people in the state to cast a ballot.  The Democratic Party of Wisconsin says not allowing drop boxes is an “assault on Democracy.”

We’re waiting to see how Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalization count changed over the weekend.  The state’s Hospital Association says we ended last week with over 22-hundred people in the hospital with the virus.  That includes 485 people in intensive care.  Wisconsin set a record for coronavirus hospitalizations last week.  Before that Wisconsin’s hospitalization peak was back in November of 2020.  

Badger fans hoping to catch tomorrow’s game at Northwestern will need proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test.  Northwestern yesterday said it is stepping-up its coronavirus protocols.  Wisconsin will play Northwestern tomorrow night in Evanston.  The university says anyone over 16 will need proof of vaccination and a photo ID, or a negative test to get into the gym for the game.

It will be the Packers and the 49ers at Lambeau on Saturday.  The Niners earned their trip to Green Bay with a 23-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys yesterday.  The Packers did not play this weekend because they earned a bye as the top seed in the NFC.  Green Bay beat San Francisco 30-26 back in September.  Forecasters say Saturday’s game will see high temperatures in the teens.

Today is January 17, 2022 and that means animal shelters across the nation are taking part in the #BettyWhiteChallenge today. Fans are encouraged to celebrate what would have been the Golden Girl’s 100th birthday by making a $5 donation to their favorite animal centers.

Funeral services are held for Beloit’s former fire chief Brad Liggett.  The services were held at the Central Christian Church Dream Center yesterday in Beloit.  Chief Liggett died unexpectedly last Saturday.  He was serving as Fire Chief in Freeport, Illinois at the time of his death.  Chief Liggett was with Beloit’s Fire Department for several decades serving as Chief for 16-years before he took the post in Illinois in 2019.  

A case involving parents’ rights with their children in school is to be heard by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  The issue stems from the Madison Metropolitan School District’s policy of not divulging to a child’s parents if their child identifies differently and uses a different name at school because of transgenderism.  After the court agreed to hear the case, plaintiffs’ attorney Kate Anderson said on Friday she is hopeful the high court “will take the lead in protecting a parent’s right to

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and thank you for starting Saturday with us. The week can sometimes feel stressful or long, so we like to take these moments to start the day with a lighter “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a look back at events that happened on this day before we move forward to see what this new day holds. So, grab your favorite morning sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, January 15th, the 15th day of