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 The Madison Department of Health Services is reporting  677 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours.  The total number of cases is nearing 566-thousand.  There were 12 additional deaths confirmed today to raise the death toll to more than 64-hundred-and-70. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS A COVID-19 vaccine hotline is now available in Wisconsin.  The Department of Health Services says it wants to help people find vaccine locations, register and answer questions about the vaccine.  Governor Evers says

When the Milwaukee Brewers open their baseball season April 1st at home against the Minnesota Twins there will be fans in the stands.  The Milwaukee Health commissioner today approved a plan to allow 25-percent capacity at American Family Field.  Most players say they’ve missed the energy that fans bring to the game.  In addition there are many jobs that will be coming back to boost the game-day workforce.

Restoration of one of the most prominent landmarks in La Crosse is underway. St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral has served the people of the Coulee Region, and the Diocese of La Crosse, since its dedication on May 14, 1962. The past sixty years have taken their toll, so now is the time for an exterior and interior overhaul to bring the Cathedral back to its original magnificence. Join Bishop William Patrick Callahan on Friday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m., as

 Move over chocolate, it’s time for peanut butter to shine.  At least, when it comes to the ever popular Reese’s cups.  Hershey’s is honoring National peanut butter Day by leaving out the chocolate.  That means the entire cup is made out of and filled with peanut butter.  It’s a new take on what was released the past two years, when just an extra layer of peanut butter was added on top.  The new candy hits store shelves in April.

United Way of Dunn County will administer $14,495 of federal funds for Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) to supplement and expand on-going efforts of nonprofit and government agencies providing shelter, food, and supportive services throughout the county. Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds assist local organizations dedicated to feeding, sheltering, and providing critical resources to people with economic emergencies, including our nation’s hungry and homeless populations. These funds are for people with non-disaster

A local charity is calling on the community to reach an important goal. Feed My People has recently announced that they are close to meeting the goal to provide 200,000 meals to families, seniors, and children experiencing food insecurity across west central Wisconsin and are asking for your help through a bowl purchases alone.  Each Traditional and Signature ticket includes one bowl and a booklet containing recipes from local chefs and coupons from area food vendors so you can take

The Altoona and Eau Claire Fire Departments are better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which was showcased at a recent event. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded a grant of $13,450 for a PortaCount respirator fit tester to Altoona Fire Department and $9,585 for nine sections of rope and nine multi-purpose devices to Eau Claire Fire Rescue. Below are photo’s from the event.

Chippewa County health leaders are concerned about a new more contagious strain of COVID-19 detected this week. Health Director Angie Weideman says everyone should be extra cautious and continue wearing masks, washing hands, and getting tested for COVID-19. The U.K. variant was first detected in November and December. It was first detected in Eau Claire County in January. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS.

Some University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing students are vaccinating people for the first time as faculty become eligible for the COVID-19 shots. About 100-staff members got their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a mass vaccination clinic yesterday. Students will help administer another 200-vaccines to campus staff next week.

In-person hunting education classes are set to resume in April. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says classes require masks and social distancing. Only 50-people will be permitted per class. People interested in becoming an instructor can register online beginning March 15th.