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Business owners in Wisconsin say they can’t find people to interview for jobs, much less find anyone who wants to work. Businesses and business groups went before lawmakers yesterday to once again ask that Wisconsin roll-back the enhanced federal unemployment benefits that they say are keeping people at home. Bevco Engineering CEO Chris Shult told lawmakers they can’t even find people who are willing to talk about coming back to work. Governor Evers and Democrats at the Capitol are insisting that Wisconsin will stay in the

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding those using the state’s waters about the importance of life jackets.  Sue Danielson reports.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced a policy change regarding COVID-19 restrictions.  The team today says vaccinated fans will no longer need to wear masks at American Family Field.  The new policy goes into effect June 1st.  Fans who are not vaccinated are advised to continue wearing masks.

The statewide COVID-19 death toll now tops seven-thousand.  The Department of Health Services confirmed five new coronavirus deaths in the last 24-hours which increases total number of deaths to seven-thousand-and-three.  There were 330 new COVID-19 cases reported today to boost that total to 609-thousand-289. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

State Senator Chris Larson is running for the U.S. Senate.  The Democrat from Milwaukee announced his candidacy today.  He says he sets himself apart from the rest of the Democratic field by supporting Medicare for All, the New Green Deal and other bold progressive policies.  There are now five Democrats in the 2022 race for Senator Ron Johnson’s seat.  Johnson has not committed to seeking a third term.

We now have an update of a crash involving a State Trooper earlier this week. The driver of the striking vehicle in this crash has died. Charles Mills Jr, 66, of Bumpass, Virginia was traveling on I-94 when his vehicle struck the rear of a Wisconsin State Patrol squad car. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. We also know that 65-year-old Janice O’Brien, of Bumpass, Virginia was a passenger in the same vehicle and was transported to

A Wisconsin Zoo is looking for someone who climbed into a bobcat exhibit, and then posted pictures on social media.    Sue Danielson reports.

There are several traffic projects going on in Altoona beginning today. Affected roads can be found on the City of Altoona website. They’re asking people in residential areas to mind any posted ‘no parking’ signs before work begins.

The closest major city to Eau Claire is being recognized as one of the best places to have a summer job. Minneapolis is among a list of states that a new Wallet Hub Survey says are the best places for people to seek summer employment. Minneapolis comes in 15th on the top 20 list. Scottsdale, Arizona, is number-one.

Investigators say it’s too soon to know what caused the fire at the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids. The fire broke out last night and burned for hours. Fire crews from Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids, Biron, Vesper, and Nekoosa all turned-out to help. There are no reports of any injuries. The mill has been closed since last summer.