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The numbers in Wisconsin’s latest coronavirus count are largely the same as they were last week at this time. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday included a weekly positive-test-rate in its latest report. DHS says about six percent of the people tested over the past week have tested positive for the virus. Yesterday’s numbers show 621 new positive tests, and over six thousand negative tests. DHS says 352 people are in the hospital with the virus, 98 of them are

A man who police say charged them with a knife in his hand is dead after officers in St. Croix shot and killed him. It happened Saturday night at the Dalles House Motel. Police say they got a call to the hotel because of a woman who needed help. That’s when they say the man stepped out of the room with a weapon and officers opened fire when they say he came at them with a knife. No one else

You should wear a mask to the polls tomorrow, but you don’t have to. The Wisconsin Election Commission is reminding people of the rules, and making a few suggestions, for anyone who plans to vote-in person. Masks are recommended, but not required. Polling places will have plenty of hand sanitizer and will be cleaned between voters. Voter ID is required, the commission says most voters will be able to keep their masks on, but some voters may be asked to lower their

The first look at enrollment at UW Eau Claire is mostly good news. The school’s enrollment director, Billy Felz, says incoming-student enrollment for the fall is down about two percent. The better news is that the vast majority of returning students are set to come back to the school this fall. Felz says things could change, however, as more students make their final decision.

More than 200 thousand households in Wisconsin are getting more help with their groceries because of Governor Evers’ latest coronavirus order. The state’s Department of Health Services says the governor’s order from last month restarts the program that expands FoodShare benefits across the state. There is no word on just how many people will get expanded benefits, or just how much they will get. DHS’s Julie Willems Van Dijk says benefits for July should have appeared on people’s FoodShare cards over the

Today is National Spirit of ’45 Day.  It is held annually on the second Sunday in August to honor those affected by World War Two.  It also celebrates the anniversary of August 14th, 1945, when it was announced the great conflict was coming to an end.  Communities around the nation hold events and memorials to remember the sacrifices of those who served.  Department of Veterans Affairs numbers show under 400-thousand of the roughly 16-million Americans who served in the war

 A group of people opposed to the mandatory mask order are making their voices heard at the state capitol. The Wisconsin Freedom Rally happened yesterday featuring several speakers, signs and flags.  The protesters are calling for the mask mandate to end. There were no reports of violence or looting.

As you start your Saturday, sometimes it’s fun to take a little stroll down memory lane to see what this date was like in past years. So, grab that coffee and let’s sip and stroll. Today is Saturday, August 8th, the 221st day of the year.  There are 146 days until the end of the year. On this day: In 1876, inventor Thomas Edison received a patent for the mimeograph machine.  Most people consider the machine the forerunner of the

 A six-year-old is giving out gift baskets to classmates from low-income families for her birthday.  Brynlee Simler asked for donations of school supplies instead of personal gifts and boxes just kept showing up on her family’s doorstep.  She filled 22 backpacks with pencils, notebooks, folders and 50-dollar gift cards so kids could get new clothes and shoes.   She even wrote notes, like “You’re awesome, you are amazing, you have a good heart,” and stuck them inside.  She’s giving them to

  Badgers football’s fall camp starts Monday.  University of Wisconsin Health Quality Officer Doctor Jeff Pothof says there will be COVID-19 testing of all participants twice a week at minimum.  He says those who are found to be positive even if they are asymptomatic will be pulled for quarantine leaving those who are negative to continue with camp activities.  Home opener against Indiana is September fourth. Athletic Director Barry Alvarez says no season tickets will be offered but so far has not