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Hunters will be able to get the training they need to head out into the field later this year. The state’s Department of Natural Resources yesterday reversed course and said it will once again offer in-person hunter safety classes. DNR suspended the classes earlier this year because of the coronavirus. CLICK HERE TO BAG MORE DETAILS. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty sued over the decision, saying DNR didn’t have the power to keep the classes canceled after the end of

The University of Wisconsin’s latest attempt to highlight diversity means the W in the middle of the school’s crest is changing colors. The school yesterday said the script-W will be black this year, instead of white. Athletic teams will wear the new crest as part of their uniforms this year, if sports return at the school. 

Eau Claire Fire Department crews responded to an early morning fire on Woodland Av. Crews arrived to find an attached garage on fire with one vehicle inside. Two adults were evacuating on arrival and were checked by ECFD personnel. The fire was quickly brought under control while crews searched the residence for additional occupants and prevented the fire from entering the main residence. Fire crews also provided ventilation of the structure and assisted with fire attack, extension checks, and overhaul.

 Wisconsin’s governor says parents should expect to send their kids to school this fall. Governor Tony Evers yesterday said there are concerns about going back to school during the coronavirus, but he said most schools in the state should open by September 1st.   However, he is not saying if that means in-person or online classes. Evers says the decision about what the new school year will look like is up to local schools. And that brings us here…The 3

Even with more than 800 new positive coronavirus tests, Wisconsin’s coronavirus numbers continue to go down. The latest numbers from the state’s Department of Health Services shows Wisconsin’s positive-test-rate is just below six percent. It’s fallen steadily since Sunday. DHS reported 821 positive tests yesterday, and well over 13 thousand negative tests. DHS says 295 people are in the hospital, 88 of them are in the ICU because of the virus.

Thirty people in Chippewa Falls need a new place to stay for at least a couple of days. Firefighters say a small electrical fire in the basement of an apartment building on East Park yesterday has left the building without any power. No one was hurt, fire crews quickly put out the fire. But the lack of electricity means people need to stay somewhere else for at least a little while.

Vice President Mike PeVice President Mike Pence is coming to western Wisconsin. The VP is due in Onalaska and Ripon tomorrow. It is Pence’s latest visit to Wisconsin, and the latest sign of just how critical the state will be in the November election.

An audit of the Department of Workforce Development confirms problems in the payment of unemployment insurance benefits.  The Joint Legislative Committee released its findings today after completing a review of reported over payments from April 29th.  The DWD reported that a malfunction in its information technology system resulted in the overpayment.  But the committee’s review indicates the department likely overpaid program benefits on April 29th as well.  The DWD needs to determine  how much was sent incorrectly and report back

No fans allowed.  That’s the word from the Green Bay Packers as they prepare for training camp and the season.  Fans will not be allowed at training camp practices, Packers Family Night as well as home preseason games.  The team says Family Night will still take place at Lambeau Field and will be televised for fans statewide.

With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Eau Claire County, local partners representing business, education, healthcare, and government are jointlyurging the Eau Claire community to wear a mask while in public. These same agencies have been collaborating for months on the local response to COVID-19 through testing, providing PPE, and long-term planning for local economic recovery. “We’re so fortunate to have excellent partnership in this community across these different sectors,” said Lieske Giese, Eau Claire City-County Health Department Director.