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As an active day in American Politics continues to unfold, we listen to the latest with Matt Mattenson. Tear gas is being deployed at the U.S. Capitol after protesters stormed the building. Police are using the gas to slowly disperse protesters from the steps of the Capitol Building. Earlier, a group stormed the building as Congress was meeting to ratify the election results.  Many of the protesters were rallying at the White House with President Trump before moving to the

The Wisconsin Department of Health says the number of deaths from COVID-19 now tops five-thousand statewide.  Officials today confirmed 60 additional deaths in the last 24 hours bringing the total to five-thousand-and-39.  The number of cases confirmed today is just over 34-hundred, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the epidemic to just under 495-thousand. 

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.

President-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

Wisconsin 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.

 The 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

The 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

An 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

Radon 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

The 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.