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Wisconsin plans to replace its unemployment insurance claims system in the next budget. Governor Tony Evers said the state is still evaluating the system to create a better one. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported yesterday, of nearly seven-million claims made since March 15th, about nine-percent were still in process. The department has taken steps to keep up with processing claims like hiring more staff, expanding hours, and upgrading some technology.

Eau Claire County is reinforcing their mission to provide cost-effective services. The county released a 2020 budget survey that asks people to rate how necessary they think some county resources and infrastructure are. County officials will consider the information to create the 2021 budget. They say it takes about five-minutes to complete.

Eau Claire County Recycling is hosting their bi-annual bulk item pickup next week. The fall event was scheduled for the first week in October. They say the bulk item pickup days are different than normal trash collection dates, and residents should contact their hauler to find out what their guidelines are.

An investigation is underway after a missing woman was found dead in Pierce County. Police say 50-year-old Diane Peterson of Bay City was reported missing on Monday. Her body was later found in a wooded area after a search was conducted. Police say there’s no indication of foul play at this point in the investigation.

An appeals court rules the due date to submit absentee ballots in Wisconsin can be extended.  The three-judge panel ruled Tuesday voters can submit absentee ballots as long as they’re postmarked by election day.  Ballots will be accepted until November 9th, six days after election day.

State health and government officials are urging Wisconsinites to maintain social distancing and public face mask guidelines as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.  Governor Tony Evers said Tuesday the pandemic is not slowing down but picking up speed.  Some parts of the state are now among the worst “hot spots” in the country.  Residents are advised to limit gatherings to five close family or friends or less, keep distance, and wear masks in public places.  Wisconsin is reporting the highest single-day COVID-19

A Kenosha non-profit is helping local businesses damaged during riots after the Jacob Blake shooting by a Kenosha Police officer.  Downtown Kenosha Inc. has already raised more than 250-thousand dollars for their cause.  That money will help business owners with structural repairs, rental assistance, and insurance claims.   

The Washington County youth football coach accused of knowingly attending team events after testing positive for coronavirus won’t face criminal charges.  The Kewaskum Gridiron Club says it’s dismissed the coach and the county sheriff’s office says he won’t receive any further punishment.  The sheriff’s office also says the coach didn’t violate Wisconsin’s mask mandate.

 The Brewers kick off their three-game Wild Card Series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles tonight.  The Brewers will send Bruce Suter to the mound to take on Walker Buehler in game one.  Milwaukee will almost certainly go to the bullpen early as Suter hasn’t pitched more than four innings in a single outing this season.  First pitch is set for nine o’clock.

President Trump is now in Cleveland, Ohio, hours before his first matchup with Joe Biden.  He arrived with two of his children and didn’t do any last minute prep work on the plane.  Trump reportedly spent less than two hours preparing for tonight while Biden put in much more time with mock rehearsals.  Biden will have at least three guests in the audience, which is much smaller due to the pandemic.  The presidential debate begins at 9 p.m. Eastern, 8:00