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Chippewa County has a new case of the coronavirus. The state’s Department of Health Services confirmed a new case in the county yesterday. That brings the total to eight people sick in Chippewa County, 11 people sick in Eau Claire County, and three people sick in Dunn County. Across all of Wisconsin, more than 14-hundred people are sick with the virus.Meanwhile, when it comes to the front lines, the city of Eau Claire is getting a little bit more than 300-thousand-dollars

Wisconsin’s governor is officially asking for federal help in dealing with the coronavirus. Governor Tony Evers yesterday asked for a federal disaster declaration. That would open-up more opportunities for more federal money to come into the state. The governor has declared a state-based public health emergency. He’s ordered people to stay at home till April 24th. When it comes to cases in our state, there continues to be more than 10-times as many people who have been tested and confirmed

Western Wisconsin’s congressman says people should start to get their stimulus checks soon. Congressman Ron Kind yesterday said he’s not sure just when people can expect their 12-hundred dollars, or when families can expect their checks. He said everyone with a social security number will qualify for some help. The nation’s treasury secretary said checks could be sent out within three weeks and to be aware of scams making the rounds. Never give out personal or bank information over the phone

Hospitals across Wisconsin are getting thousands of masks, face shields, gowns, and gloves. Governor Evers’ office yesterday said a shipment of protective healthcare gear arrived from the federal government. The gear all comes from the Strategic National Stockpile. The governor’s office says the gear will fill the needs at many hospitals and treatment centers.

You can still light your grill and your backyard fire pit, but larger fires in some Chippewa County communities are out of bounds for now. The Chippewa Fire District yesterday announced it is banning most fires. The move follows an order from DNR. Hallie, Howard, Lafayette, Wheaton, and the village of Lake Hallie are all covered by the order. Fire Chief Scott Bernette says the ban includes burning in barrels as well.

Over half of Wisconsin municipalities are in great need of poll workers.  The Wisconsin Election Commission said today nearly 60-percent of Wisconsin towns are short because of the fear of working during the coronavirus outbreak.  Officials estimate the state needs about seven-thousand more workers before next Tuesday’s primary elections.  There is an outreach effort by the Election Commission to colleges, universities and state employees to find more volunteers.

Wednesday, April 1st is “Census Day”. The 2020 U.S. Census is actually well underway as the initial invitations for the 2020 Census were mailed to households on March 12th. Because of the Coronavirus, the Census Bureau has adjusted its schedule to allow additional time for households to respond. The original self-response phase was to last until July 31st but that has been extended until August 14th. Households can respond to the Census in three ways: on-line, by telephone, or complete

St. Charles Early Childhood Center is accepting enrollments from new families to begin child care services on Monday, April 6 and now are looking to welcome healthcare workers and other essential workers who have children ages 12 months to 12 years. Director of the Early Childhood Center Jamie Dodge says, “While realizing the needs of essential workers, please be aware that the safety of the children and the workers is the top priority at our center. For all essential workers

With all of the stress on recent families, there are organizations who are also feeling the need as they reach out to help. Feed My People is working to provide approximately 2000 bags of food per week to students in local school districts that are facing food insecurity while we’re out of our school buildings and could use donations if you are able to contribute. CLICK HERE TO FILL UP ON DETAILS

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed in Wood County. The Wood County Sheriff’s Department says yesterday a pick-up truck hit a man who was in the road near the intersection of County Highway Y and North Galvin Avenue in Marshfield. The pedestrian was dead at the scene.