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We are seeing an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases as the week goes on. The Wisconsin Department of Health is reporting 35-hundred new COVID-19 cases over the last day.  Wisconsin now has over 440-thousand confirmed coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.  There were 54 additional deaths confirmed today bringing the death toll in Wisconsin to 4,122. Around the state, some regulations are shifting. A newly issued emergency order eases restrictions on indoor gatherings in Dane County.  The new order will also allow gyms to

The Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks are forming an Equity League.  The Wisconsin pro sports teams announced today they are joining together with Microsoft to help minority business leaders prosper.  The Equity League will focus on inequities that exist in the tech startup industry but will also be involved in education issues, health equality and criminal justice reform.

It’s good news for Milwaukee Bucks fans.  Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a five year supermax extension with the team.  The deal is worth 228-million-dollars with an opt-out after the fourth year.  The Bucks power forward tweeted today that Milwaukee is his home and his city and he is blessed to be a part of the organization. Want more info? CLICK HERE FOR OUR SPORTS STATION COVERAGE.

10 year-old Jocelyn Van Duyn was recovered by law enforcement in Hartsville, Indiana, alive and safe, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Jocelyn was found with her biological father, 33 year old Jonathan J. Van Duyn. FBI Indianapolis Division SWAT and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office took Jonathan into custody without incident this morning where he will be held in Indiana before being extradited to McHenry County, Illinois where he is wanted on an active warrant for failure

The Baseball Players Association (BPA) has announced that the BPA Dairyland Series, a series of six youth baseball tournaments, will start in 2021 in six Wisconsin communities. The BPA Dairyland Series is organized by the Baseball Players Association, a nationally recognized leader in youth baseball, in conjunction with communities, organizations, and facilities in the state of Wisconsin. The goal of the series is to become an annual showcase event for the best youth baseball talent in the Midwest. The Dairyland

A new group in Barron County hopes to address some of the bigger issues in our community. The Sheriff’s Department announced the formation of the Citizen Action and Advisory Team. The team, which will advise and help the Sheriff, the department and the community on different issues, consists of 14 members. Eight of these people were chosen by the Sheriff from 38 applications and then those 8 choose the remainder of the team. The team will now start meeting monthly

As the snow starts to fall, allow yourself to daydream about warmer temps and a day spent outside. Kayak and canoe rentals, ADA Accessible fishing piers, benches, and picnic tables, a new marsh trail, scenic overlooks, and a boardwalk in Carson Park – these are just a few of the ideas that people will see Thursday in the newly developed conceptual Master Plan for the park.  The ideas are based in-part on results from a survey of residents and park

Once again, Hope Gospel Mission is hosting the Annual Christmas Community Dinner on Saturday, December 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is the 14th year for the dinner and the hope to serve up to 500 guests. Because of the coronavirus and social distancing constraints, the meal will be offered as a curb side pick-up/ drive- through. This Christmas dinner is free to everyone and will feature ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetables, cranberry fluff, dinner rolls, and dessert.

A vehicle fire on Interstate 94 is blocking the eastbound right lane. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic cameras show crews are on the scene near Action City on Eau Claire’s south side. A semi is pulled over with emergency vehicles surrounding it and traffic is backed up to West Lowes Creek Road. 

The United Way is giving more money to several non-profit organizations in the Chippewa Valley. The United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley has now awarded area nonprofits more than 500-thousand-dollars from the start of the pandemic. The nonprofits receiving the funds include Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Feed My People Food Bank and more.