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 Marshfield Clinic Health System has received thousands of requests for the COVID-19 vaccinations since the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday that people age 65 and older will be eligible beginning Jan. 25.  There are approximately 700,000 Wisconsinites who are 65 and older and Wisconsin currently receives around 70,000 first-dose vaccines per week from the federal government, according to DHS. The easiest way to sign up for the vaccine is to visit marshfieldclinic.org/CovidVaccine and complete the COVID-19 vaccine survey. You

Something shifty is happening at Carson Park! ECPRF is encouraging community members to venture outside and enjoy the winter wonderland of Carson Park. They have put together a Scavenger Hunt that will require participants to CRACK THE CODE and solve 16 clues that will lead them to various amenities within the park. Call all Super Sleuth’s of the community! You are encouraged to take part and CRACK THE CODE, starting with the first clue WITH A CLICK HERE.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is currently experiencing anunexpected system-wide network disruption that will affect operations. CVTC issued a statement today to let people know that as a result, many of the College’s core services have been affected including the website, e-mail, phones, and system access. This disruption has led to the postponement of some Winter term classes currently in session and general closure of campus buildings for the remainder of the week. At this time, there is no indication that

The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching billion with a B territory after no one won Tuesday night’s drawing.  The prize Friday currently stands at a mind-boggling 970-million dollars, with a cash option of more than 716-million bucks.  But ahead of that, tonight’s Powerball drawing could make someone 730-million dollars richer.

Prosecutors are asking for another delay in the trial involving the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.  The State of Minnesota submitted the request Tuesday.  Derek Chauvin’s trial is set to take place March 8th, but the state argues it will be dangerous due to the spread of the new coronavirus strain.  The state instead wants all four officers charged in the case to be tried in the summer.  The judge hasn’t made a ruling.

It’s misdemeanor charges against the Wisconsin pharmacist at the center of a coronavirus vaccine case.  Prosecutors yesterday filed attempted criminal damage to property charges against Steven Brandenburg.  Brandenburg allegedly damaged but did not destroy hundreds of doses of the coronavirus vaccine last month.  He reportedly admitted that he left the doses out to spoil, and told police he feared they would mutate peoples’ DNA.  Brandenburg is likely to lose his pharmacy license, but he is not likely to serve much if any

 The nation’s 46th president is calling his inauguration “America’s day.” President Biden opened his inaugural address and cited the deadly and violent attack on the Capitol on January 6th.  Biden said, “Democracy has prevailed.”  He also noted the challenges of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, racial injustice and climate change.  Biden made a plea for unity during troubled times.  He vowed to put his “whole soul” into the job ahead.  Biden said the U.S. can once again become a leading force

This might sound cheesy, but you can send your lover a box of it for Valentine’s Day thanks to Wisconsin Cheese. The organization partners with cheese makers across the state and sells it. This year they’re offering nominations to award someone one of 500-limited edition gift boxes for the holiday. The free ‘For the Love of Cheese’ contest can be entered on their website.

The City of Eau Claire is applying for state money to improve its public drinking water system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says Eau Claire is an applicant for the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program that could replace lead service lines through the city. The D-N-R will now conduct an environmental review before approving the funds. 

Winter sports will return to schools in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference next month. That includes the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and other system schools. Spectators will not be allowed. Games will start the week beginning February 1st.