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In lieu of many recent social, safety, and community issues and even national attention regarding a specific situation in Barron County, the Sheriff there has responded with the intent of furthering local dialogue about sensitive issues. Below is the message from Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald regarding the creation of a Citizen Advisory and Action Team that is to be created, along with information about how you can become involed. FULL MESSAGE PER SHERIFF FITZGERALD APPEARS BELOW: Citizen Advisory and Action Team

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is happy with a judge’s ruling on bar limits.  The governor tweeted today the now-restored limits will protect people from coronavirus  while also asking people to wear masks and limit travel.  A judge said today the Tavern League of Wisconsin and two bars couldn’t prove they were harmed by the gathering limits because they didn’t prove they were following them. The capacity limits order was issued October 6th in the face of surging coronavirus cases, but a judge blocked

The Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department announces that in accordance with state guidelines, the annual 0.7-foot (8.4 inches) winter draw down of Lake Altoona will begin on Monday morning, November 9, 2020. The purpose of the draw down is to minimize damage to property from ice shifting and to also create a larger reservoir capacity in anticipation of spring rains and runoff from melting snow. The boat docks at Lake Altoona County Park will be removed for the

Cinder City has new equipment to fight fires. The Altoona Fire Department received a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $13,450 grant will be used to purchase a TSI PortaCount model 8048-T Respirator Fit Tester and accessories, fulfilling a critical need within the department. The grant was one of 102 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded to public safety organizations across the country during the most recent grant application period. The 102 grants total more than $2.1 million.

“Drive-Thru” Absentee Voting for City of Eau Claire residents will be available for the upcoming General Election in the parking lot area of City Hall at 203 South Farwell Street beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2020. A vehicle is not required to use the service, which will be available as follows:Tuesday – Thursday: October 20 -October 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday: October 23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday: October 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday – Thursday:

Applications opened today for the second round of We’re All In Small Business Grants, which will distribute an additional $50 million to small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide 10,000 businesses around the state with $5,000 grants that can be used for any purpose. The first phase of the program provided more than $65 million in grants to over 26,000 businesses statewide this summer. Applications for the grants opened at 8 a.m. this morning, and will

Veteran’s Day is next month and to honor those who have served an Eau Claire print shop is giving away free cards. DigiCOPY is giving away both cards and envelopes at their front counter through November 10th. Veteran’s Day is November 11th. 

Eau Claire is rated 28th out of 100 Top Places to Live in 2020. According to ratings by Livability.com, Eau Claire ranks in the top 30 for affordability, low unemployment, good schools, and plenty to do. The Livability ranking also includes top industries, best coffee shops, local breweries, co-working spaces, and best places to have fun for free. 

As the world adjusts to life amidst COVID-19, the Eau  Claire WIC Program is partnering with WIC agencies across Wisconsin to remind families of the  services it provides during #WICsconsin Enrollment Week.   WIC (WIC, Infants and Children) Program empowers families with nutrition education, breastfeeding  support, supplemental foods, and referrals to other health and nutrition services – all free of charge  to those who qualify. During #WICsconsin Enrollment Week, the Eau Claire WIC Program share social  media messages with new mom

The top woman at the state’s Department of Health Services is set to defend the order that limits bars, restaurants, supper clubs, and stores to just 25 percent of their capacity. DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm is supposed to appear in a Sawyer County courtroom today to defend the governor’s crowd limit order. A judge last week froze that order, and told the governor’s office to come to court today and make the case as to why it should be reinstated.