UW-Health officials say there is a critical need for convalescent plasma donations. Convalescent plasma is from people who have recovered from COVID-19 and is used for patients hospitalized with the coronavirus. There is a critical shortage throughout the Midwest. Anyone interested in donating plasma is urged to call UW Health.
Read MorePresident-elect Joe Biden says “our democracy is under an unprecedented assault” as the U.S. Capitol has been breached by protesters. Speaking in Wilmington, Biden said these scenes of chaos do not reflect a true America, calling protesters to stop now. He called it “chaos” and “disorder” created by a small number of extremists. President-elect Joe Biden says the U.S. Capitol has been breached by protesters. Biden called on protesters to stop now. Biden says the instigators are not many. We
Read MoreWisconsin Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher is calling on President Trump to help stop the violence engulfing Capitol Hill. Gallagher posted a video on Twitter from his office saying he’s sheltered in place. The House and Senate were debating a challenge to Arizona’s Electoral College results when protesters stormed the Capitol. Wisconsin Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher describes the scene on Capitol Hill.
Read MoreThe National Guard is going to respond to violence in Washington DC. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Twitter the move is being made at the direction of President Trump. His supporters got into the Capitol as the House and Senate were debating an objection to Arizona’s Electoral College votes. McEnany also urged calm. Members of Congress are sheltering in place and urging peace as protesters have stormed the Capitol building. NBC News’ Josh Lederman says there is
Read MoreThe U.S. House is opening session for what will be a long and history-making day as elected officials vote to formally ratify results of the presidential election. Senators will join House members at the top of the hour. Congressional ratification usually is a formality, but a group of Republicans plans to object to the results in several battleground states. That will force lengthy debates and votes in both legislative chambers. Many reports indicate that challenges will likely not affect the
Read MoreAn anniversary remembers a tragic loss in our community as well as a new plea from local law enforcement. Below is a message from the Eau Claire County Sheriffs Office: Today, Wednesday January 6th, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Angelina Wall. Angie, as most of you know, was walking home from her job at McDonalds on Hastings Way and was later discovered by the roadside on rural Highway J near Fall Creek. Angie was just 22
Read MoreRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States (WI Department of Health Services). However, lung cancer caused by radon can be prevented. Find out if you are at risk by testing your home for radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil beneath and around some of our homes. About 1 out of 10 homes in Wisconsin have radon levels above the US Environmental Protection Agency guideline of 4 pCi/L
Read MoreThe Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a manure spreader stolen in December. The sheriff’s office says it was stolen during the snowstorm on December 23rd from a property along County Highway EE near Cornell. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office.
Read MoreFree COVID-19 at-home saliva test kits are now available to all Wisconsin residents. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department says the kits can be accessed through healthcare providers across the state. They say community testing sites are still an option for more immediate testing. Once complete, tests can be dropped off at UPS. The department says results will be returned within 72 hours. There are several free COVID testing sites open this week in Chippewa County. The Chippewa County Health Department says
Read MoreIt is felony charges for the man accused of the New Year’s Day stabbing at the Brickhouse in downtown Eau Claire. Prosecutors yesterday filed first degree recklessly endangering safety and battery with a dangerous weapon charges against 32-year-old James Sande. Police say he drunkenly stabbed a man at the Brickhouse early on New Years. Sande is out of jail on a 50-thousand-dollar signature bond. He’s due back in court next month.
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