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It won’t be anything like originally planned but the Democratic National Convention is going on with the show.  The convention was to be held in Milwaukee but the coronavirus changed all those plans to virtual appearances.  Former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline tonight’s opening lineup which includes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders and Wisconsin Representative Gwen Moore.  The convention continues through Thursday night when Joe Biden is scheduled to accept the Democratic presidential nomination. New

Dane County is set to make its largest conservation purchase.  Officials plan to use 3 million-dollars to buy 160 acres of  mostly cropland from the Riser family.  The property covers areas near Sugar River Natural Resource Area and the Badger Mill Natural Resource Area.  The purchase of the land will allow the county to guard against flooding and create outdoor recreational space.  The county board will have to approve the resolution before the deal is done.

  The new Amazon warehouse in Beloit is now open.  The company says employees are training to ship products from the new fulfillment center.  The center employs more than 500 full-time workers who will pack and ship large items like sports equipment, patio furniture, bicycles and large household goods. 

 The 5th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is underway.  The competition highlights the state’s manufacturing industry.  Any product made in Wisconsin qualifies for the contest and nominations are being accepted beginning today WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE. Last year 150 products were nominated including everything from boats and beer to motorcycles and cheese products. 

A train and vehicle accident sends one man to the hospital. It was on Friday afternoon, a little before 4pm, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a truck vs train crash on 23rd Street just north of Hwy 8 east of Cameron. Upon arrival, it was determined that a truck driven by 31 year old Trevor Christman, of Ladysmith, failed to yield to a train and was struck by the train. Christman was extricated from his

On Sunday, just before 1 in the morning the Barron County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a one vehicle roll over on 26th Avenue west of Mikana. Initial investigation shows a 16 year old female lost control of her vehicle and rolled several times. She was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Rice Lake Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol is a contributing factor to this crash and the crash isbeing handling by the WI State Patrol.

Two crashes kept responders busy on Saturday. One was a bit after 9 on Saturday morning when the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a car vs Pedestrian accident on County Road I west of Chetek. Initial investigation shows a female, 35 year old Amanda Hodgson, of Chetek, was crossing the road and was struck by a vehicle driven by 44 year old Joel Hayes of Menomonie. Hodgson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The accident is

It’s the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.  The events last through Thursday featuring speakers and performers that echo the party’s theme of unity.  In a news release, the Democratic National Convention Committee said when we stand united, we can overcome anything.  Officials asked attendees to stay home this year and Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris will accept the nomination virtually.  Both President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will visit Wisconsin this week.  President Trump will

An Eau Claire 5-k for Huntington’s Disease has nearly raised enough to meet its goal.  Locals met at Carson Park on Saturday to raise money for disease research with Team Hope Run and Walk.  The money benefits the Chippewa Valley Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.  Event organizers hoped to raise $17, 500 and as of this morning, they’re close to meeting that goal.

A local sunflower field is open to the public.  Visitors can walk through Babbette’s Seeds of Hope sunflower fields, take photos, and even pick a sunflower at no cost.  Typically, concessions, games, and mazes are open, but fewer activities were offered this year because of the pandemic.  According to the Eau Claire Community Foundation website, Babette was a beloved local who passed away from cancer in 2006.  Her family founded Babbette’s Seeds of Hope to benefit other families facing illness.