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Wisconsin’s local election managers may have nearly an extra week to count absentee ballots in November. A federal judge in Madison yesterday ordered that absentee ballots that come-in as late as November 9th can be counted. The ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3rd. Judge William Connelly expects his ruling to be challenged, so he placed his order on hold for one week. Wisconsin’s Election Commission says more than a million people have requested absentee ballots so far this

The coronavirus numbers don’t look good for Packer fans. Green Bay team president Mark Murphy last week said the numbers are pointing in the wrong direction for fans to return to Lambeau Field. Murphy says not only are positive tests on the rise, but so is the community infection rate in Brown County. Green Bay has banned fans from the stands for the first two games. The next chance for fans to return to Lambeau is November 1st. Murphy says

Former Vice President Joe Biden was campaigning in Manitowoc.  Biden said many lives could have been saved if President Trump had acted sooner.  The former VP accused Trump of incompetence and said, sadly, it’s not over.  Biden said Trump froze and panicked and argued that the crisis is too big for him.   Wisconsin is a key battleground state in this year’s presidential election.  Coronavirus cases in Wisconsin have topped 100-thousand with 12-hundred-and-24 deaths. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden claims Americans cannot become numb

 A survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association indicates a third of Wisconsin’s restaurants will probably not be in operation six months from now.   Wisconsin is home to more than 16-thousand restaurants.  Many owners say consumer spending is well below normal with sales down over 35-percent.  Staffing levels are down an average of 30-percent. 

The Green Bay Packers are hosting a virtual pep rally on Saturday before the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.  The Packers Everywhere Virtual Pep Rally will be Saturday at 6 p.m. Central on Packers-dot-com.  Fans will have a chance to win prizes and listen in on a question and answer session with Packers President Mark Murphy.  Former players will also add their opinions on Sunday night’s game.  The virtual event is free to attend.

A Neenah man is putting in for early retirement after winning nearly two-million-dollars in Megabucks.  Lottery officials today say Leonard McIlhone bought the winning ticket for the September 5th drawing at the Mobile West in Neenah.  The one-dollar investment ended up being worth one-point-nine-million-dollars. 

A man is under arrest after a shooting in Barron County. On Sunday, September 20th, at 12:55 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a female at 1138 27th Street, Chetek stating she located her son outside and not breathing with blood inside the house. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with a Wisconsin DNR Warden arrived on scene and located 23 year old Garrett Macone, of Chetek, deceased outside the residence. Detectives from

An Altoona man was injured in a crash in Buffalo County. It was on September 20th when the Buffalo County Dispatch Center received an emergency call reporting a single motorcycle crash on Highway 88 near County Road U in the Town of Lincoln. It was reported that the driver of the motorcycle was injured, but awake and talking. Upon arrival, emergency crews, the driver of the motorcycle, 59 year old Robert J. Sumner of Altoona, was responsive and answering questions

Winter sports are suspended for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference through the end of the year. The conference announced the decision Friday after holding several meetings over COVID-19 safety protocols. Winter sports included in the suspension are men’s and women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track and field, women’s swimming and diving, and wrestling. The conference says it’s working on a plan to resume competition in the spring.

The Menomonie City Council could revisit a proposed city-wide mask ordinance tonight. The council postponed a vote to require masks in public places last Thursday night. Councilmembers will meet virtually to discuss new agenda items like purchasing equipment for the Community Services Building, establishing polling places for the upcoming election, and budget transfers for the end of the year. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Zoom.