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The number of people infected by the coronavirus increased by 208 cases in the last 24 hours.  Health officials today say nearly 63-hundred Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19.  Three-hundred people have been killed by the disease.

A Jackson County man beat the odds and is now the state’s newest millionaire.  Richard Kondell the Second bought a winning Megabucks ticket for Saturday’s drawing and is over ten-million-dollars richer today.  The Double T Quick Stop in Merrillan will receive 100-thousand-dollars for selling the winning ticket.

Over 30 state parks and forests will reopen in Wisconsin on Friday with a number of changes in store.  Beginning Friday an annual park sticker or trail pass will be required for a fee to visit state parks and trails.  The parks will open at 6 a.m. and most will close at 7 p.m. as opposed to 11:00 as in the past.  All restrooms on state properties will be closed as will shelters, playgrounds, nature centers and concession buildings.

Wisconsin Public Service is inviting people to help pick a name for some new baby falcons.  Beginning today through Sunday May 17th people can vote for their favorite names for a number of peregrine falcon chicks expected to be hatched in coming weeks.  There are 15 choices and the link to cast your ballot is posted on the WPS Twitter feed. CLICK HERE TO HATCH THE DETAILS

Fishing season opens this weekend. Eau Claire City-County health officials are reminding people to fish only those in their households and maintain at least six-feet of social distance. Public health officials encourage fishing close to home to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say they’ll be checking for boat registrations, fishing licenses, and making sure people are staying safe. 

The Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department is opening some of its outdoor facilities after Governor Evers emergency order yesterday. Officials say parks, trails and green spaces, tennis and basketball courts, batting cages, soccer, softball and baseball fields, disc golf courses and skate parks are now open. Recreational programs, playground swings and structures, and department facilities remain closed until May 26th. Governor Evers order yesterday goes into effect tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. 

La Crosse schools are adding three new hires to the district. The Board of Education approved the hiring of two new elementary school principals and a new school nutrition supervisor yesterday. Eric Check is the new principal for Emerson Elementary School, Kari Huth is the new principal for Spence Elementary School, and Marilyn Volden is the district’s new school nutrition supervisor. Check, Huth, and Volden will start in their new roles July 1st. 

The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre is getting ready for a new play this summer. Yesterday, the theatre held drive-up auditions at the theatre on Oxford Avenue to cast actors for a new production called “Disenchanted, and they lived happily ever after. Well, not exactly.” Actors wishing to try-out stopped by and auditioned from their cars. A spokesperson for the children’s theatre says four performances are tentatively scheduled for June 11th through the 14th. 

Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers and Rusk County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle rollover with two occupants. Upon arrival law enforcement found the driver, 49 year old Andrew Bentley from Sheldon was trapped inside the vehicle was deceased. The passenger stated the driver went unconscious before entering the ditch and striking the tree causing the vehicle to rollover. The initial investigation appears a medical event may have been a contributing factor prior to the crash. The crash remains under investigation by

For the first time, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) invites communities to celebrate firefighters by lighting their homes in “red” on May 4, 2020. The idea is to change your porch light and share your #ShineYourLight4Firefighters story with us on social media as a thank you to all of the firefighters who are on the front lines every day, keeping us safe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS