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A man who escaped prison in a stolen vehicle was later arrested. It was a bit after 1 on Thursday afternoon when the Chippewa County Communications Center received a call from the Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility, that an inmate had escaped andwas last seen running south and east away from the prison. It was later reported the prisoner was seen getting into a black Toyota and was driving toward 50th Ave. at 160th St. Shortly after, a deputy observed

The number of COVID-19 cases and both rise in the last 24 hours.   Wisconsin health officials today say over 200 new coronavirus cases and eleven deaths are confirmed since yesterday.  There are over five-thousand cases in the state and 257 people have died from the virus.

The State Department of Workforce Development says over 55-thousand people filed first time unemployment claims in Wisconsin last week.  That pushed the number of jobless claims in recent weeks to almost 300-thousand in the state.  Most of the layoffs and furloughs are because of the closing of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 The NFL is holding its 2020 Draft tonight via the internet.  The Packers have ten picks in the seven rounds.  Green Bay will pick 30th in round one tonight.  The team has the 62nd pick in round two and selects at number 94 in round three tomorrow.

When it comes to a summer staple, so far the Fair is still planning to take over the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds…With some modifications. The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is monitoring the COVID 19 situation and continues to prepare and plan for the 123rd edition of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair (NWSF).  Officials offer this message as they plan to move forward: At this time, we cannot foresee what the COVID 19 situation will be in July and we are

Weekly jobless claims numbers are out and they’re still in the millions.  The Labor Department says four-point-four million Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week.  That’s pretty much right in line with what analysts were expecting and is down from the previous week’s more than six-and-a-half million new claims. 

Domestic violence reports are rising amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Family Support Center in Eau Claire says nationally, rates of domestic violence are expected to increase because of recent shelter in place orders. A spokesperson for the center says the current circumstances are keeping people home with their abusers, adding a layer of people who feel they must stay in unsafe situations. Those who work in the center know that it can be challenging for people who need help to

Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest is cancelled this year. The Chippewa Partners Board yesterday decided to postpone the event due to the impacts of COVID-19. Organizers said it’s likely large gatherings will be reintroduced slowly, so it isn’t possible to keep moving forward with planning for the 2020 event. The 18th Annual Oktoberfest is rescheduled to September 17th and 18th in 2021. 

A local bridal store is asking for nominations to give away bridal gowns to engaged healthcare professionals. The Wedding Tree in La Crosse has an online form to nominate an engaged and currently working healthcare professional in the Coulee Region. Nominations are accepted until April 30th, and the winner will be announced May 10th by noon.  CLICK HERE TO UNVEIL THE DETAILS

Single track trails at Lowes Creek County Park are opening tomorrow. The Eau Claire County Parks and Forest Department says the trails will reopen after the spring thaw, effective April 24th. The department is asking residents to limit trail use on days when it’s raining or recently rained.