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 Marijuana possession and use is now in effect in the city of Madison with a few conditions.  The new city ordinance that went into effect yesterday says having up to an ounce of pot is now allowed.  The ordinance lets people smoke marijuana in homes and in public places such as city sidewalks but not on state property such as the Capitol and UW-Madison campus.  Smoking pot isn’t permitted within a thousand feet of a school or on a school

Northeast Wisconsin could see shipments of a coronavirus vaccine in just a matter of weeks.  ThedaCare today says initial COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be authorized by the FDA sometime this month and first shipments can be expected right away.  Hospital workers, long-term care staff and emergency responders will be the first to receive inoculations.

Governor Tony Evers is granting pardons to 33 people.  The governor’s office released the list today of those granted forgiveness.  Evers says Wisconsinites believe in the power of a second chance and the doors it can open not only for the individual, but the family and community.  Most of the offenses involved drug possession or selling.

The Wisconsin DNR expects an official wolf season to begin next fall.  The gray wolf is scheduled to be delisted in January which will allow hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin to resume. The delisting also returns management responsibilities to the states and tribes.  Right now the plan is to begin official wolf hunting season in early November.

Fire officials across Wisconsin remind people that festive decorations can bring dangerous hazards into a home.  Emergency management administrators urge people to take simple precautions that can reduce fire risk during the holiday season.  Live Christmas trees can catch fire in seconds and artificial trees might be flame resistant but that doesn’t mean fire proof.  Officials advise not to link more than three light strands together, check smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly and remember to never leave a

The average cost of regular gas in Wisconsin remains among the lowest in the country.  Triple-A says the price per gallon in the Badger State is 1.90 today while the national average is 2.16.  Only a handful of states have lower prices.  The price at the pump is 1.79 a gallon in Appleton, 1.89 in Madison and a Nickle above 2 dollars in Superior and Pierce-St. Croix County. 

Buffalo County is urging residents to please stay home and limit non-essential trips, traveling, and gatherings. Our community is all in this together and we need your help to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance regarding two alternatives to the 14-day quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reviewed and accepted the changes. Below is some more information on the current situation in

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has adopted the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) options for reducing quarantine. These options will be implemented by the Eau Claire City-County Health Department beginning Monday, December 7, 2020, as recommended by DHS. The CDC, as well as Wisconsin DHS, both still recommend a 14-day quarantine as the safest option following exposure to COVID-19, as symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. However, DHS is also providing these options

If your “good news tank” is close to empty, we have a story today that will fill you back up! A gas station attendant in Oregon named Bradley Row was filling a guy’s tank last month, and mentioned that he’s been struggling to get a $2,000 car loan to buy a 1998 Ford Explorer.  So the guy drove off . . . went straight to a dealership . . . wrote a huge check . . . and told a salesman

A local hotel that is commonly linked to legal troubles could soon be erased from the community. Eau Claire Police have recently issued a statement in reagard to Regency Inn and Suites. It has been determined that the location contributes to the criminal victimization of community members, particularly our vulnerable populations. Therefore, the Eau Claire City Attorney’s Office has filed suit in Eau Claire County Court asking for the ordered closure of this business and sale of the property. Read