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Effective Monday, November 30, the Eau Claire Area School District will move all students to fully virtual learning for a temporary period. This transition will affect all grade levels. The District expects this model to remain in place through Tuesday, December 8th. However, District leaders and public health experts will re-evaluate the situation and determine a decision to continue the virtual model or return to their hybrid model on Tuesday, December 1st. The District made this decision due to a

Green Bay Packers “Golden Boy” Paul Hornung has died at the age of 84.  Hornung was the NFL MVP in 1961 and played on four championship teams.  He also helped the Packers win their first ever Super Bowl in 1966 against the Kansas City Chiefs.  He was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.  Hornung has been celebrated by Packers coach Vince Lombardi as “the greatest player [he] ever coached.”  He died in his hometown of

A federal lawsuit filed Thursday is calling for ballots in three Wisconsin counties to be excluded from the count.  The three plaintiffs claim Milwaukee, Dane and Menominee counties were overwhelmed by illegal absentee ballots to change election results in favor of Joe Biden who the state.  They didn’t provide any actual evidence of voter fraud, but included stories from people who said they received multiple ballots.  The plaintiffs listed the county clerks, members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Governor Tony Evers as defendants.

There are more people dying in car accidents in Wisconsin this year despite fewer cars being on the road.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportations reports 518 traffic-related deaths so far this year, an increase of 33 compared to all of last year.  They say the main reasons are speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving and fewer people wearing seat belts.  Officer Josh Miller of the Eau Claire Police Department says it’s important for drivers to stay focused on the road and slow down as weather

Two hunger relief organizations in Wisconsin are getting ten-million-dollars to help feed hungry families.  Hunger Task Force and Feeding Wisconsin will use the funds to buy food, and for storage and transportation.  The donation is part of the state’s Food Security Initiative.  The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Governor Tony Evers have invested 75-million-dollars into state agriculture and food industries since the pandemic began.

Today, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is releasing revised COVID-19 Community Expectations. These Community Expectations were first released on October 15, 2020. Since that time, Eau Claire County has seen a dramatic and dangerous increase of COVID-19 spread and is posting updates to try and stop the spread in our community. The Community Expectations provide specific guidance for individuals, public spaces, and private and public gatherings. Click here to read the Expectations from the City County Health Department.

Buffalo County is still experiencing a rapid increase in activity, and officals urge residents to stay home as much as possible to help fight the surge in COVID-19 cases. Public Health is at capacity and community help can slow the spread. Below are ways to help: ·        Only leave your home for the essentials. ·        Avoid contact with people outside your household. Cancel travel and find alternatives  to in-person gatherings such as parties, fundraisers, and meetings. ·        Avoid locations that are not following recommendations on masks,

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers have announced that the “Tribute to our Troops” holiday tree — a tradition that began with Gov. Jim Doyle — will continue this year. The governor and first lady invite family members of Wisconsin’s service members — past and present, in Wisconsin and abroad — to send a holiday ornament dedicated to their loved one. The ornaments will be displayed at the Executive Residence in Maple Bluff, Wisconsin, though there will be

The public is being notified of a sex offender being released. The Chippewa County Sex Offender Notification Committee has determined that a Level III notification would be undertaken in regard to the community placement of convicted sex offender Garrett A. German who will be released from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on November 17th 2020. Offender- Garrett A. German Date of Birth- February 13 1990Male/ WhiteHeight- 5’1”Weight- 192#Eyes- BlueHair- BrownScars: Lower left arm, lower right armTattoo: Upper left arm: SSC Garrett

All Eau Claire city buildings are closed today. County operations are taking a mandatory furlough day. County officials say 24/7 services, law enforcement, the health department, and courts remain open.