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Lawmakers Needle the Capitol Tree Issue

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

Two state representatives say not having a holiday tree in the Capitol rotunda denies Wisconsin kids of an annual tradition.  Governor Tony Evers had decided against a tree at the Capitol because the building is closed to the public due to COVID-19.  Republican Representatives Paul Tittl and Shae Sortwell decided to defy the governor’s wishes and put up an artificial tree late last week.  They said today, kids across Wisconsin can make their ornaments and send them to Madison to decorate the tree, as

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The Puck Stops Here

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

The two game hockey series between the Badgers and Michigan State is postponed.  The UW athletics department today announced the team will not play in East Lansing tomorrow or Wednesday after a positive test in the Badgers program.  The teams hope to reschedule the matchup.  Wisconsin’s women’s hockey team was forced to cancel its series against Minnesota because of COVID-19 concerns.

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Marshfield Clinic Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

Marshfield Clinic Health System will serve as an initial distribution site to serve northcentral Wisconsin in the state “hub-and-spoke” model for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Wisconsin Department of Health Services will provide Marshfield Clinic Health System with the vaccines, which will then be distributed to other health care systems, public health departments, other vaccinating organizations and long-term care facilities. Vaccines are anticipated to be distributed to the hubs around Dec. 15. Front line health care workers and long-term care facilities will

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UWEC Senior Horses Around…Professionally

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

Senior Natasia “Tai” McDougall found her niche in college through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire equestrian club, bringing horses back into her life and sparking a dream to start her own business one day. The Eau Claire native will graduate this month after 3 1/2 years at UW-Eau Claire, earning a bachelor’s degree in business management-entrepreneurship. In spring 2021, McDougall will continue her studies at UW-River Falls, where she will pursue a degree in animal science-equine management. Her plan is

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Survey Aims to Connect to Community Health

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

Residents of Chippewa and Eau Claire counties can influence future community health improvement efforts by participating in an online survey that begins today. A coalition of health partners in those counties will begin polling residents this week as the first step toward identifying and addressing the public’s top health concerns. The survey will ask questions about 14 different health areas – ranging from communicable disease to alcohol misuse to obesity – and inquire about county strengths and weaknesses in relation

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Rollover Injures 4 Teens

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office says four teens are hurt after a rollover crash Sunday afternoon. The sheriff’s office says a 16-year-old boy was driving too fast over a hill and left the road, rolling the car several times. Three other 16-year-old boys were in the car with him. Police say the driver and one passenger were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Two others were treated at the scene and released. 

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Home Sweet Historic Place

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

A Chippewa Falls neighborhood is now on Wisconsin’s Register of Historic Places. The West Hill Residential District between Chi-Hi, River Street, and downtown is home to several mansions and other notable architectural homes

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A “SPAW” Experience Awaits

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

All Paws 24-7 Pet Wash is opening a booth in Eau Claire. A soft opening happened Saturday near the BP off Highway 93. The pet wash is one of 625 locations in the United States.

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EC Schools Look to Button Up Dress Code

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

The Eau Claire School Board will vote tonight to amend the student dress code. Revisions were last made in October that clarified guidelines for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The school board says the revisions addressed student clothing from an equity perspective with input from secondary school principals and assistant principals. 

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A Date Which Will Live in Infamy…

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2020

Today’s ceremony commemorating the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will happen without any attendance by the public, including veterans who survived the attack.  The attack by Japanese forces on December 7th, 1941 pulled the United States into World War Two. Mark Mayfield with more.

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