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GOV. EVERS CALLS ON FEMA FOR ASSISTANCE

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2020

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling on FEMA to provide coronavirus medical supply assistance.  Yesterday, the Governor asked the federal government for thousands of surgical and non surgical masks, face shields, coveralls and gloves.  In a statement the Governor says he is asking FEMA to help the state to purchase the required items to help protect first responders.  The supplies will be used by healthcare providers, EMS, firefighters and police officers around the state. The number of COVID-19 cases in Madison

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“PROOF” THERE IS GOOD

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2020

The La Crosse Distilling company is making sanitizer.  The company announced Thursday it will give away for free its new hand sanitizer product starting next week.  The sanitizer will contain 80-percent alcohol in keeping with CDC standards.  The company will give away two ounce bottles of the new coronavirus inspired product at its location on Vine Street location in La Crosse starting this coming week.

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CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

We will continue to monitor our local situation and Coronavirus numbers here closest to us while we are all living through a worldwide pandemic. As of today, there are 4 confirmed cases in Eau Claire County and you can CLICK HERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM OUR EC CITY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

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SUSPECTS STILL AT LARGE

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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

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MORE TIME TO FILE

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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

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WHILE WE ARE PERCHED IN OUR HOMES…

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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

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WI RESTRICTIONS EXPAND

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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.

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COVID-19 CLIFF NOTES: 03.21.2020

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

This is all new territory each day will look a little different. This Saturday looks a lot different than last Saturday and it will look different again tomorrow. But, as we are taking each day together we will let you know the latest, laid out in simple form. Your Covid-19 Cliff Notes are here. As we follow the latest of the world pandemic, there is a lot (A LOT!) of information to digest, we will break it down from the

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MURDER SUSPECT FACING CHARGES OVER A DECADE LATER

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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

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BRAT FEST PUTS BUNS ON HOLD

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2020

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.

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