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The state of Wisconsin is working to register more voters.  Postcards have been mailed to nearly 200-thousand residents who are eligible to vote, but not registered.  The postcard explains the registration process and how they can register online.  There’s also information about upcoming election.  The Wisconsin Election Commission says the postcards help improve voter rolls and increase voter registration.

President Trump is in Wisconsin for a town hall meeting in Green Bay.  The president landed around 1:00 this afternoon for tonight’s meeting.  Wisconsin is a state won by the president in 2016, but a new Marquette Law School poll shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading the incumbent by eight points.  Biden had just a three point lead over Trump six weeks ago.

 An increase in coronavirus cases in Dane County will delay advancing to the next phase of reopening.  A recent rise in COVID-19 cases prompted the decision.  The seven-day average of new COVID cases in Dane County has increased from 17 a day to 47.  County officials had hoped to move into Phase 3 of the reopening plan, but that is on hold for the time being.

The Green Bay Packers will hold two job fairs to fill a number of gameday positions at Lambeau Field this season.  The job fairs at The Turn in Titletown will focus on hiring people in guest services and security.  The job fairs are Monday and Tuesday, June 29th and 30th from 4 to 7 p.m.  Everyone attending must wear a mask and must be at least 16-years-old.

The Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department announces that water testing results by the City County Health Department indicate that Lake Altoona Beach and Big Falls Wading Area continue to have unsafe levels and remain closed. Coon Fork Lake Beaches and Lake Eau Claire Beach water is within acceptable health standards and are therefore now open for swimming. All public beaches on Eau Claire County land are within acceptable standards and therefore open.

A Barron County man convicted of killing his infant daughter is sentenced. Curtis Strand will serve six years and nine months for dropping his infant daughter on a hardwood floor causing a skull fracture in 2017. He was charged with 2nd degree reckless homicide.

The local animal shelter is reopening for visitors July 7TH. The Eau Claire County Humane Association said they’ll open by appointment only for adoptions and other animal needs. Only ten guests are allowed inside at once, and guests are asked to come with the intention to adopt, rather than playing with the animals. The shelter is open Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon-to-4 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE

Beaver Creek Reserve is offering outdoor recreation rentals. It’s the first time the park has offered things like kayaks, telescopes, GPS, and other tools for outdoor activities. They’re also selling monarch butterfly kits for community members to raise in their own homes. The caterpillar lab is closed, so volunteers are needed to raise them. More information can be found with AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposure at two Eau Claire County establishments. Anyone who was at these establishments on the given days and times AND are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their provider to get tested. Both establishments are cooperating with the public health investigations. Times and places of potential exposure include:• The Pickle on June 19 from 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM and June 20 from 11:30 PM -1:30 AM•

Eau Claire County is taking another step forward in reopening from the coronavirus today. City-County health director Lieske Giese says businesses can now open to 100 people at a time, and outdoor crowds can grow to 250 people. There are also some smaller changes, like self-serve drinks are now allowed. But Giese yesterday said she is concerned by an uptick in coronavirus cases. And on that note, tf you’ve been bowling or gone for salad and breadsticks in Eau Claire,