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We now know a little bit more about the deadly shooting in Eau Claire on Friday night, but Police continue to look for the suspects. It was just after 8:30 On March 20th when the Eau Claire Communications Center received multiple 911 calls regarding gunshots in the 4600 block of Kappus Drive. It was reported a female was screaming for help. Officers responded to this location and located two victims who had sustained injuries from a gunshot. Officers provided immediate

Both federal and Wisconsin income tax payment and return due dates are automatically extended to July 15, 2020. Wisconsin law will automatically extend time and waive interest and penalties for taxpayers due to a presidential declared disaster. Governor Tony Evers said, “this is just one more thing we can do for Wisconsinites during this challenging time. Our main goal is to assist our citizens in any way that we can.” • Tax filers do not have to file any extension

While we may not feel like we can fly “free as a bird” right now with the mandatory closures and social distancing, we can WATCH them for free! How about a little break from all of the heavy news this week? The National Eagle Center in Wabasha remains committed to continuing its mission of inspiring the world with eagles even during its mandated closure due to COVID-19. The Center is now offering new digital educational and inspiring eagle experiences that will

Governor Tony Evers is expanding the coronavirus emergency measures.  The new rules kicked in yesterday at five-p.m.  he expansion of coronavirus social distancing includes all hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons and tattoo and body art shops which must now remain closed.  Acupuncturists are allowed to continue operating.  Bars can deliver food and alcohol and orders for carry out.  Food stores, laundromats, banks, media and news outlets and public transport can stay open.

A suspect faces murder charges in the decade old homicide of a UW-Madison student. Yesterday, NBC15 reported that 53-year old David Kahl is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the death of then 21-year old Brittany Zimmerman.  On April of 2008 the UW Medical Microbiology and Immunology student was stabbed to death in her apartment on Doty Street.  The report says Madison Police investigators interviewed Kahl several times over the years. Modern technology made the difference as they were

Brat Fest is being rescheduled to this summer-when we can all plan to KETCHUP on some fun.  Organizers say the annual event typically held during Memorial Day weekend is being postponed until August to ensure safety of guests and staff due to the coronavirus.  The plan is to hold this year’s World’s Largest Brat Fest August 28 to 30.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON WHEN WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO “RELISH” THE EVENT.

…And somewhere in the darkness, the Gambler, he broke even.” Rogers sang the lyrics himself in his famous song, THE GAMBLER. Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81.  Rogers’ music career spanned six decades, and included a string of hits on both the pop and country charts from the late 60s to the mid 80s.  His best known song is probably “The Gambler,” which spawned a series of TV movies starring Rogers.  Friday night, Rogers

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin continues to grow.  Including locally, Eau Claire City County Health Department confirmed 3 cases here in Eau Claire County. We do know that one of those cases was a UWEC study aboard student. That person is now doing well and self-isolating at home with family. State Department of Health Services says 206 cases are confirmed as of today with three death recorded.  Nearly 35-hundred tests have come back negative.  The victims include a man

Eau Claire firefighters and rescue crews are investigating a car found in the Chippewa River. Firefighters responded after someone found a car in the river early this morning. Firefighters say they found the car at the bottom of the river near the Water Street Bridge. Officials say it’s unclear how the vehicle went into the river and if anyone was inside the car.