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 When it comes to comfort food, cheese wears the crown. A recent report released by WalletHub shows Wisconsinites reach for tradition when they are looking for comfort food.  Fried Cheese Curds earned top honors as the state’s most popular comfort food.  However, there is a price to pay for that comfort as Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds will set the diet back a bit at about 12-hundred calories per serving…but who needs that kind of negative talk in their life? Don’t forget the ranch

The rapid increase in the number of positive tests for the coronavirus is prompting Rock County to return to Phase One of its reopening plan.  The health department reported nearly 24-hundred people tested positive for the virus since November 1st with 14 deaths in the county in that time.  The Phase One restrictions include avoiding any gathering with people who are not in your household while festivals, carnivals, concerts and parades are all banned as are contact sports.  Outdoor playgrounds

A federal lawsuit filed to stop certification of votes in three Wisconsin counties is officially dropped.  Three voters from Northeast Wisconsin dropped the suit in federal court in Green Bay this morning.  The action was dismissed voluntarily and without prejudice against all the defendants who included county clerks, the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Governor Tony Evers.  The lawsuit sought to stop certification of votes in Milwaukee, Dane and Menominee counties.

In a time when a lot of people are feeling the stresses of 2020, we have a local story that brings a smile. The Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity announced that the groundbreaking ceremony has taken place and the project is underway! Brittany Risler and her three children became the newest Partner Family in December of 2019, and Chippewa Valley Habitat is eager to continue forward to help a family build their home and future. We will stay connected to

On Saturday, November 14th, a bit before 6:30 p.m., the Barron CountySheriff’s Department received a call of a car vs pedestrian accident onHighway 63 in Barronett. Initial investigation shows a car driven by 62 year old Sharai Hefty, of ShellLake, was traveling north on Highway 63 and struck 53 year old RichardLauterbach, and 44 year old Jane Lauterbach, both of Shell Lake.Richard and June Lauterbach were both transferred to RegionsHospital in Minnesota with serious injuries. Hefty was not injured. The

The Department of Administration (DOA) announced that $3.0 million is now available to eligible school districts and libraries through Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) Grants. TEACH Grants assist school districts and libraries acquire the equipment and services necessary to build a modern infrastructure system to better teach and support Wisconsin students remotely and in the classroom.  The program provides eligible school districts grants between $30,000 and $60,000. Eligible libraries can receive grants between $5,000 and $10,000.   Eligible school districts and libraries can apply for TEACH grants online at the TEACH website and for more information CLICK HERE.

Eau Claire residents will soon have another chance to get free coronavirus testing with quick results. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire partnered with Memorial High School to offer drive-up, rapid antigen testing over the weekend. They’re doing it again on Wednesday, November 18th. Organizers say the site will be open from noon to 8 p.m.

November 21st marks the first day of gun deer season in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says hunters need to register online and carry proof of their licenses with them while they’re hunting. They say deer registration has to be done by 5 p.m., the day after you get your deer. The website to do so is RIGHT HERE IN YOUR CROSS HAIRS.

Eau Claire County courts are now closed through the end of the year into the next. Judge Michael Schumacher announced the emergency order Friday afternoon saying all in-person court appearances are canceled through January 15th, 2021. Schumacher says all appearances will be rescheduled as phone or video conferences for now. City administrative buildings in Eau Claire are open again today after closing for an employee furlough day last Friday.

Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are innovating face masks to keep people safer during the coronavirus pandemic. The researchers came up with the Badger Seal Mask Fitter. It’s an adjustable frame that fits over the outer seal of a three-ply disposable face mask and is supposed to keep more particles from spreading to others. The team is currently sharing how to make a Badger Seal, which they say costs less than one-dollar to assemble, on their website.