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As we continue to manage the addition of positive coronavirus cases locally while safely reopening Chippewa has announced some changes. Chippewa County buildings will be unlocked and open for the public. Visitors are still encouraged to call ahead to schedule appointments or use the drop box located outside of Door #1. However, it is not required for most departments. There are departments that will have additional requirements. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS, CLICK HERE

The Department of Workforce Development says today the state’s unemployment rate dipped to 12-percent in May. That’s down from 13-point-six-percent in April.  There were over 24-thousand first-time applications filed in the state for the week ending June 13th.  That is about 16-hundred more new claims compared to the week prior but the overall unemployment rate is down because of the number of people returning to work.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is encouraging Congress to build on today’s Supreme Court decision to protect the DACA program.  The program was created by President Barack Obama and protects about 700-thousand young undocumented immigrants who live and work in the United States.  Kaul says the high court ruling allows for a more equitable, inclusive and just immigration system which will be life-altering for hundreds of thousands of Dreamers.

A virtual Juneteenth observance and dedication of the new River Prairie bike racks will take place in Cinder City. This event will feature presentations from Altoona Mayor Brendan Pratt, Altoona Police Chief Kelly Bakken, Uniting Bridges President Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, Altoona High School Principal Jim Reif, and Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ CommunityCenter President Breana Stanley. Juneteenth events will take place throughout the day on Friday (beginning at 9AM) and will be available to the public virtually through ZOOM. Attendees may register

The Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire’s Carson Park will be holding a Virtual Fourth of July Celebration this year rather than its traditional Fun Fair. The Chippewa Valley Museum and next door Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum will be closed on the 4th  of July.   The Chippewa Valley Museum will use Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live, and YouTube for its first Virtual Fourth of July. Plans also include sending video out during the day through Facebook and Instagram. Schedule of activities:  12:00 Mayor Barron’s 4th of July proclamation, 1918, read

An Eau Claire man lost his life in a Motorcycle crash. It was on Wednesday, June 17th just before 6 in the evening when the Buffalo County Communications Center received a call of a motorcycle crash near the intersection of CTH D and CTH KK in the Town of Nelson. The sole occupant of the motorcycle was reported to have a broken leg, shortly after emergency services arrived the driver collapsed and life saving measures were attempted. The operator of

A Menomonie man is facing federal charges. 32 year old David Hartwig is charged with being a felon in possessionof a firearm and ammunition, with possessing heroin with intent to distribute, and with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.  The indictment alleges that on May 6, 2020, he possessed a 9mm pistol and ammunition, and heroin with intent to distribute.  If convicted, Hartwig faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison on the charge

 A priest and former chaplain in Chippewa Falls is out on bond after being accused of inappropriately touching a student back in 2016. A judge yesterday allowed Father Charlie Richmond to leave court on a promise to return. Prosecutors say Richmond touched a female student inappropriately during the 2016-2017 school year at McDonell Area Catholic School.

Power is nearly restored for almost 280 people in Eau Claire this morning. The Xcel Energy Outage Map showed 277 people lost power near Golf Road and State Road 93 around 3:30 a.m. Crews planned to have power completely restored this morning. 

Twelve new sculptures are added to the Sculpture Tour Eau Claire. Executive Director Julie Pangallo said the work is designed specifically for the community and local artists are leading the way. The artists are paid a stipend for their work to be on display and all sculptures are available for sale. The sculptures can be found on Water Street and Barstow Street, and Graham and Grant avenues.