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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 416 coronavirus cases in the state. That is 35 additional cases just from yesterday. There have been five deaths in Wisconsin related to COVID-19.Governor Tony Evers is issuing a “safer at home” order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.  The governor will sign the order tomorrow and says it will require all non-essential businesses to close this week and encourages residents to stay at home.  But what does that mean? That is the question that

A violation of department rules is landing the Stevens Point Police Chief in hot water.  Marty Skibba is on a 15 day suspension without pay.  He was under investigation for allegedly drinking on the job and having open liquor bottles in his police cruiser.  Skibba must comply with counseling services and pass a medical report before he is allowed to return to work.

Many families are juggling homework along with the stress now that Wisconsin schools remain closed for the immediate future. But we aren’t alone. Millions of children across the country are out of the classroom because of the coronavirus pandemic.  More from Alisa Zee. CLICK HERE TO GET THE NOTES

3 people are injured after an accident in Jackson County. It was a bit after 11 on Sunday night when the Wisconsin State Patrol and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 94 in Jackson County at milepost 109 eastbound. The initial investigation indicated the vehicle lost control, entered the median and rolled several times. The backseat passenger was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The driver and front seat passenger were transported

Operations to remove a car from the bottom of the Chippewa River are suspended. The Eau Claire Fire Department says crews worked on Saturday to remove the vehicle, but high-water levels created challenges that led to the suspension. The department says crews will continue working to remove the car when conditions are better. Public Information Officer Bridget Coit says the car found early Friday morning was believed to have a driver, and police are working to locate that individual. 

A convicted sex offender is scheduled to be released tomorrow. The Ladysmith Police Department says 34-year-old Kevin Knight will be released in Ladysmith tomorrow and has the potential to re-offend. Police say Knight will live in the 400-block of West Fritz Avenue.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending all jury trials and in-person proceedings until May 22nd. Officials said yesterday state courts will remain open and continue to operate, but trials scheduled between now and May 22nd will be rescheduled. Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack says this step is being taken to protect public health and ensure effective operation for all courts and people in Wisconsin. 

Small business owners affected by COVID-19 in Wisconsin are going to get some help from the Small Business Administration. Governor Tony Evers says the low-interest federal disaster loans will provide certainty for Wisconsin’s small businesses. The administration says non-profits and small businesses could qualify for up to 2-million-dollars to cover losses from the coronavirus pandemic.  Wisconsin’s Small Business Administration Director Eric Ness says business owners should now reach out to the S-B-A office to help the loan approval process along.  

Eau Claire Police are looking for two suspects in what looks to be a deadly home invasion on Friday, but we now know the name of the victim in the shooting. Investigators say the two pushed their way into a home Kappus Drive Friday night and shot two people inside. 30-Edwin James Garcia-Smith died in the shooting, a 32-year-old woman was wounded. Eau Claire Police are not offering a motive for the crime. They will identify the man who died