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Wisconsin’s coronavirus death toll continues to climb, and continues to be centered among older people. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday reported one new death. That brings the total since March to 948, and of those, 49 are in people under 50-years-old. The vast majority of people who died from the virus in the state are over 70. DHS is reporting zero coronavirus deaths among children and teens.

Eau Claire’s park managers are doing what they can to help people safely swim in local lakes and rivers. The Parks Department on Friday handed-out 150 water safety packs. Those include a life jacket, sun screen, sun glasses, and some other fun beach-related items. Parks and Rec’s Dawn Comte says the idea is to make sure families are as safe as they can be when they head to a natural waterway here in Eau Claire.

Hundreds of people in Wisconsin apparently got some mystery seeds in the mail from China.  Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture says 500 people have turned-in seeds since they put out a warning last week. The seeds often come unsolicited in the mail. Ag officials say do not plant them and do not throw them away. There is still no word what the seeds are, or why someone is sending them. CLICK HERE TO OPEN MORE DETAILS

The list of hand sanitizer brands the FDA considers a health risk is growing. The agency’s list now tops 100 brands of sanitizer that may contain methanol which can be absorbed through the skin and cause harm, even death.  The FDA reported Friday there are 101 brands that should be avoided.  The new report also clarifies, “certain hand sanitizers have concerningly low levels of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol”  both of which are safe and effective ingredients regularly used in

 Governor Tony Evers’ mandatory order for everyone to wear a mask is now in force.  The first day the order took effect which was yesterday was met with some protests around the state.  Also some law enforcement agencies say they will not cite anyone for not wearing a mask.  La Crosse Police Sergeant Tom Walsh says his department is expecting voluntary compliance from members of the community.  The state’s mandatory mask rule lasts through September 28.

COVID-19 is being blamed for the shutdown of Noah’s Ark Waterpark at the Dells.  Park officials announced the measure yesterday.  Two employees have tested positive for the disease.  Waterpark vice president Bill Lentz says ever since the park reopened this summer they have adopted strict observance of distancing, sanitizing, disinfection and mask wearing.  Lentz says the health and safety of employees and guests is a top priority.  The park is closed until further notice.

Sunday’s double header between the Brewers and the Cardinals is postponed.  Three players and several staffers with the Cardinals’ organization are positive for COVID-19 which has led to the decision to hold off.  Milwaukee is taking things day to day according to general manager David Stearns.  Yesterday Stearns said, “We are prepared to play each day until we are told otherwise.”  Next up for the Brewers is the club’s home opener at 7:10-p.m. Monday against the White Sox.

Hello, and welcome to your weekend. As we go forward and flip the calendar page into a new month, we go back to see what this day has written in the past pages of history, a fun little trip down memory lane as you scroll and sip your coffee. Today is Saturday, August 1st, the 214th day of the year.  There are 153 days until the end of the year…. On this day: In 1893, Henry Perky and William Ford

The beer will still have the taste we love, but it won’t look the same. Leinenkugel will stop using the image of a Native American woman that’s long been associated with the brewery.  The company has spent the last couple of months working on updating the brand and decided to retire the image, Dick Leinenkugel told USA Today.  They said the changes will continue through 2021, and will continue to pay tribute to the brewery’s home in Chippewa Falls, but

Three Green Bay Packers are being placed on the team’s COVID-19 reserve list, joining linebacker Greg Roberts.  Kicker Mason Crosby, tight end Jace Sternberger, and defensive lineman Treyvon Hester have all tested positive for coronavirus ahead of training camp, which opened on Tuesday.  Meanwhile, the team added former Kansas City Chiefs fullback/tight end John Lovett Thursday.  The 6-foot-3 Lovett played quarterback at Princeton, and spent the season on IR as KC went on to win the Super Bowl.     From