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There are new groups now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.  The Department of Health Services announced today the new groups will be eligible to receive vaccines beginning March 29th.  The new group is for those who are 16 years old and older who have medical conditions including cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, women who are pregnant and those with weakened immune systems.  It also includes those with sickle cell disease, neurological conditions like dementia and other

The Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded to a structure fire this morning on Eau Claire’s South side. On arrival, crews found a one car attached garage with smoke and fire showing. Crews quickly attacked and knockeddown the fire, which contained it to the garage. At the same time, additional crews on the scene performed searchesof the residence, ventilated the smoke and fire, and recovered items from the fire area for the occupants. The home itself sustained only minor smoke

The Chippewa Falls Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person in these photos. Officer Richardson is looking for your assistance in identifying the below subject. If you recognize him please contact Officer Richardson at 715-723-4424 ext. 3008. You may remain anonymous.

The latest unemployment numbers for the first week of March are set to come out today. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported a decrease in overall claims in the previous week. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is the eighth lowest in the country at four-percent.

The Shamrock Shuffle starts Saturday. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Recreation and Sports Facilities department is hosting the virtual 5-k through March 20th. They say the virtual race lets people run when they want. Registration is still open.

The Wisconsin State Patrol says it’s against state law to drive without a seat. One driver was found to be without theirs and using a folding chair during a traffic stop in North Central Wisconsin. State Patrol posted a photo of the folding chair to Facebook citing a state statute that requires drivers to have a seat in proper working condition.

Add Chilson Motors to the list of targets for catalytic converter thieves. Eau Claire Police say someone stole several from cars at Chilson on Tuesday. Catalytic converters are very popular among thieves because of the valuable metals inside. Investigators are looking into the thefts to see if they are connected to any other cases in the Chippewa Valley.

 The two top women on the Eau Claire County Fair Board are walking away in frustration. Both Chairwoman Lisa Vetsch and Vice Chair Letecia Papke quit the board during a heated meeting last night. The two said other board members were questioning a lack of work, despite their hours of work in planning for this year’s fair. In the end, the fair board agreed to move ahead with a county fair this year. The hope is to have it sometime

Public health managers in Eau Claire say they are making progress on getting teachers in the county vaccinated against the coronavirus. The health department says they’re averaging between 200 and 600 people per-clinic. The focus since the beginning of the month has been to get the shots to teachers. Wisconsin’s latest coronavirus snapshot shows more good news. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday reported a seven-day-positivity rate of just over two-percent. DHS also says the recovery rate in the

There are a lot of people in Wisconsin who will not be getting another stimulus check. WisPolitics yesterday reported that nearly 200 thousand people who got a check last year will not get a check under the COVID relief bill that was given final approval in the House Wednesday. The new plan sets a cap for checks, no one who makes more than 80 thousand-dollars as an individual or 160 thousand-dollars as a couple will get anything. In all, just over three