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Wisconsin’s governor has won the latest round in the fight over his face mask requirement. A judge in St. Croix County yesterday ruled that the governor’s requirement that people wear masks in most places in public can stand. The judge said there is nothing in state law that stops the governor from ordering that masks be worn, and there is nothing that stops him from renewing that order. The judge did say, however, that Wisconsin lawmakers can overrule the governor at any

Wisconsin’s economic development office says Foxconn needs to agree to a new contract, or else there won’t be any more tax breaks. WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes yesterday sent a letter to Foxconn explaining that the state will not make-good on the three billion-dollars in tax incentives promised back in 2017 because Foxconn is building a smaller plant in Mount Pleasant. Foxconn last year asked for millions in tax breaks for hiring over 500 full time workers at the plant. Hughes

Nine more Wisconsinites are dead from COVID-19.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services today updated the coronavirus data which includes 19-hundred-and-56 new positive cases and nine the additional deaths.  The death toll statewide has reached one-thousand-474.  More than 158-thousand cases have been reported in Maryland since the outbreak began. CLICK FOR MORE FROM WI DHS

Governor Tony Evers wins a challenge to his face mask mandate.  A St. Croix County Circuit Judge upheld the governor’s emergency order designed to curb the spread of coronavirus.  Judge R. Michael Waterman ruled the governor did not overstep his authority by issuing multiple emergency orders.  The governor today tweeted the ruling is a victory in the fight against COVID-19 and the efforts to keep the people of Wisconsin safe and healthy during this unprecedented crisis.

A fundraiser invitation indicates President Trump will have a rally in Janesville.  The invitation says the president will hold a VIP reception before his speech at an event on Saturday.  Details have not been released.  The president had a trip to Janesville planned two weeks ago but he was admitted to the hospital for coronavirus treatment.

Wednesday is the last day for Wisconsinites to register to vote online or by mail if they want to vote in next month’s general election.  It is still possible to register in-person at any absentee ballot voting site through Friday October 30th.  Wisconsinites can also register at the polls on Election Day.  People who want to confirm they are included in the voting polls can find information at  MyVote-dot-wi-dot-gov.  More coverage with Jon DeMaster:

Chippewa County Department of Public Health confirmed today the first death of a Chippewa County resident due to COVID-19. “We are very saddened by the death of our community member. Our hearts go out to all the loved ones affected by this death, and to all those suffering from this virus,” said Angela Weideman, Health Officer/Director. “As we navigate through this hard and trying time, Chippewa County continues to work diligently with local, state, and national partners to coordinate our

After years of investifation, a Bloomer man was arrested for charges includeing Criminal Damage to Property. On Friday, October 9th, Deputies with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 60 year old David L. Lunemann, as a result of a 4 year investigation. The initial investigation was generated in 2016 by over 30 complaints of pornographic images and sexually explicit / homophobic notes regarding children being posted on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail system, Hickory Ridge Trails system, horse trails,

A motrocycle crash injures 2 in Buffalo County. It was on Saturday October 10, 2020 at a bit after 2:30 in the afternoon, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle crash with injury on Lower Eagle Valley Road near Waumandee Creek Road in the Township of Milton.  41 year old Curtis Huff, of Eau Claire, was operating a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle 38 year old Tara Huff as a passenger when a Witnesses advised that Curtis

An overflow hospital at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is opening this week. Coronavirus cases in the state continue to grow and the 530-bed facility has been on standby since April. Governor Tony Evers activated the use of the facility last week after the number of hospitalizations tripled in the state. Officials say Wisconsin National Guard troops will act as nurses when patients begin arriving on Wednesday.