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Masks are no longer required in most state buildings.  About two weeks ago, Governor Evers set today as the target to end mask requirements as the state continues to follow the recommendations from the CDC.  People who are fully vaccinated can go without masks and for the most part do not have to maintain social distancing indoors or outdoors.  However, all unvaccinated people are advised to wear a mask or face covering in state facilities. State vaccination data shows that

 A production plant in Neenah that employs 300 people is closing.  Clearwater Paper announced today it is moving away from the home tissue business but did not state its new direction.  It plans to exit the tissue business by the end of July.  Officials say they will be meeting with the union and the Department of Workforce Development to make sure employees receive benefits and training to find other work.

Wisconsin is kicking off Pride Month by raising the rainbow Pride flag above the State Capitol.  Governor Tony Evers said today it’s never been more important to celebrate the contributions of the LBGTQ community who helped make our state great.  He says he was proud to sign a group executive orders that would support their member’s rights.

When temperatures climb, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and those around you from the heat. To help encourage everyone to be prepared, Gov. Tony Evers has declared this Wednesday, June 2 Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin. “Staying safe during period of hot weather should be a top priority for everyone in the state,” advised Dr. Darrell L. Williams, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. “During Heat Awareness Day, I encourage people to learn how to recognize the signs of

President Biden visits Oklahoma today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  NBC’s Tracie Potts reports. Hundreds of Black Americans were killed, their businesses destroyed.  President Biden issued a proclamation yesterday to commemorate the anniversary and to “celebrate the bravery and resilience of those who survived and sought to rebuild their lives again.”  Additional audio: NBC’s Tracie Potts has more on the aftermath of the massacre.

The antigen testing clinic for COVID-19 has moved from McPhee and is now located in the Hilltop Lounge at UW-Eau Claire for all Blugolds and community members. For unvaccinated Blugolds, COVID testing is required once a week for students in campus housing and every other week for all other students, staff and faculty. Vaccinated individuals do not need to be tested unless symptoms arise. The antigen testing clinic hours this week are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning Wednesday, June 9, the antigen clinic will be

Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 7, 2021 for project 2021-01 Cannery District Street Improvements. Click here to read more and see details about the planned projects:

After being closed for over a year, the Wisconsin Logging Museum in Carson Park will reopen to the public on June 3rd, 2021. Standard safety procedures and new summer hours will be in place.  The Wisconsin Logging Museum closed in March of 2020 following CDC recommendations. During this time, several safety measures will continue to be in place for the foreseeable future. The measures include required face coverings for visitors and staff, with disposable masks available, hand sanitizer throughout the

A Wisconsin teenager is lucky to be forgiven after breaking into an Airbnb where three sheriff’s deputies were staying.  Deputies from Montana posted their experience on Tik-Tok, saying they came back to their Airbnb in Milwaukee over the weekend to find a 19-year-old asleep in the house.  The Montana deputies were in Milwaukee for some emergency vehicle training.  They say they forgave the uninvited teen, noting he was drunk and made a mistake.

Police are collecting non-perishable food donations this week during a Cram the Cruiser event. Chippewa Falls Police say June 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officers will be in the Family Fare parking lot collecting items. Donations are going to the L.E. Philips CDC Outreach Office.