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WI DOJ Continues Investigation into Blake Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

The investigation into the shooting of Jacob Blake continues. The Wisconsin Department of Justice released another document today and it’s featured below: The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer involved shooting (OIS) in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 23, 2020. Kenosha Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of 40th Street after a female caller reported that her boyfriend was

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President Trump in Kenosha, VP Pence Plans La Crosse Visit

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

President Donald Trump is in Kenosha with a busy afternoon on tap.  The president is touring the area affected by rioting in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer.  Trump plans to meet with business owners and law enforcement.  There has been no plan to meet with the family of Jacob Blake. President Trump says it is better if Jacob Blake’s case is “handled locally” after he was shot multiple times in the back

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Loans Aim to Help Kenosha Businesses

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

Kenosha businesses affected by the unrest and riots in the city can tap into one-million-dollars in zero interest loans.  The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation says affected businesses will be eligible to receive up to 20-thousand-dollars to help cover operating costs and repairs from the protests.  The Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) will oversee the program and businesses should contact KABA about a loan.  The loans have a two-year repayment period with a six-month deferment on the first payment.

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WI A.G. Joins Legal Action Against Trump Administration

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of Attorneys General in taking legal action against the Trump administration’s impairment of the 2020 Census.  Earlier this month the Census Bureau announced that it was reducing the time to accept response questionnaires from October 31st to September 30th.  The coalition of attorneys general argues the shortened schedule will hurt the Census Bureau’s effort to conduct the census and will impair the accuracy of the total population of each state.  Attorney General

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New Month, New Reminder to Prepare

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

September is Preparedness Month in Wisconsin.  First responders say disasters don’t wait so it’s important to make a plan so everyone knows what to do in an emergency situation.  Officials say that can make the difference between life and death because if you have practiced your plan you will save precious time.  Ready-Wisconsin has resources to help families create an emergency disaster plan and build an emergency kit WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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UWEC Student Scores Big with Local Athletes

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

Terrell Kopping is still in college but the UW-Eau Claire senior already is well on his way to making his football dreams come true. Starting quarterback for the Blugolds? Nope. Try volunteer football coach for several Chippewa Valley youth football programs and an advocate for young athletes. “When I’m done with college, I want to run my own strength and conditioning camps, and I want them to be free,” says Kopping, a kinesiology-rehabilitation science major from Rice Lake. “I also

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New Year, New School

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

A new Chippewa Falls elementary school is opening its doors to students today. Stillson Elementary School was completed earlier this month, just in time for the school year. The new building includes two playgrounds, an updated air temperature control system, and specific zones for each grade level. Photo Credit: Chippewa.com

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President Trump to Visit Kenosha

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

No one knows what to expect after President Trump leaves Kenosha. The president is set to visit the city today. It comes after last week’s violence in Kenosha that left dozens of buildings burned, and two people shot and killed. Governor Evers has made it clear that he does not want the president to come to town, though many local leaders do want the president to visit. The governor says the president’s visit could interrupt Kenosha’s healing.  Illinois Democrats are

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Special Session, No Solutions

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he is disappointed by the lack of action in his latest special session. Lawmakers in Madison yesterday quickly dismissed the governor’s special session on his police reform package. Republicans say they know the laws the governor wants passed, but they do not support them. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is promising to work on the issues the governor wants addressed, but said that will take months. Evers says it’s a “let down” to not see a vote

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Back to School in a New Way

By Morgan McCarthy | September 1, 2020

 There will be students back in school in Eau Claire, but working out the routine will be the focus at first. Kids return to school for the first day of the new school year today. Because of the coronavirus, things will be different. Students will get their schedules and learn the new rules today. Half of the students will be in class today and tomorrow, the other half will then start on Thursday. Online classes in Eau Claire won’t start

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