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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers thinks the coronavirus curve is flattening because people are staying home.  He says the grim outlook Wisconsin faced three weeks ago is no longer the case because cases and hospitalizations are down.  The governor also encouraged people to not leave their houses to keep the virus from spreading.  Evers extended his Safer at Home order late last week.  It now expires May 26th.  There were protests over the weekend at the state capitol pushing for the economy to be

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is seeking assistance in locating a dog that bit a man, Saturday, April 18th at approximately 2:00 p.m. The bite occurred on the sidewalk of Morningside Drive, South of the intersection of Morningside Drive and Birch Street. The dog was described as a mixed breed with long hair, white with brown spots, and 30-40 pounds. The dog was being walked by two young girls. The health and rabies status of these dogs needs to

With a “Safer At Home” order in effect in Wisconsin, many people might use this time for some do-it-yourself projects that involve digging in their yards. April is National Safe Digging Month and Xcel Energy wants to remind customers that they should contact 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked before beginning any digging projects. In Wisconsin, homeowners and contractors should call 8-1-1 or submit an online request to Wisconsin One Call at least three business days in advance of

Under Governor Evers executive order, private and public golf courses can re-open this week. The extended safer at home order will last through the month of May, but Governor Evers is allowing golf courses to open April 24th with some restrictions like prohibiting the use of golf carts, requiring social distancing, and staggering tee times. Pine Meadow Golf Club in Eau Claire is already advertising special deals for front-line healthcare workers to say thank you. A spokesperson for the golf

The Clark County Health Department is confirming its first COVID-19-related death. The health department said the person who passed away yesterday was an elderly adult. Health department officials are now working with state and local partners to review the county’s COVID-19 response plan as needed. 

The University of Wisconsin and its system schools are hosting a virtual event to get people outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. School officials say students, staff, and faculty are now encouraged to sign-up online and select a running distance. People are then encouraged to post photos of their run on social media. U-W is in partnership with the Wisconsin Intramural Recreational Sports Association. People have until April 26th to sign-up and complete their run.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal U-T-V crash in Wheatland. Officials say 28-year-old Kyle Deegan was killed in the accident on Fortner Road Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his U-T-V and hit a power pole. Three-others were injured in the crash. Two were airlifted to Gundersen Health hospital and the other was checked out and released by first responders at the scene. Officials say alcohol appears to be a factor and none of the riders were

A rollover crash results in injury. It was on Sunday when the Buffalo County Dispatch Center received a call of a single vehicle rollover crash near County Road E in the Town of Lincoln. It was reported that the driver of the vehicle was trapped inside but was talking. Upon the arrival of emergency crews, the 1999 Dodge Ram pickup truck was found upside down with the roof caved in and the driver trapped inside. The driver was extricated from

It’s now past mid-April and we continue to live in a shifting version of “normal.” And as we continue to gather information and stay informed, we aim to lay out the facts clearly, in simple and easy to follow way. That way, you can get the numbers, news, info you want-when you want. So, to start the week we will start on the big world scene and shrink down to our back yard to get an overview of what we

The short-list of finalists for superintendent in Altoona is down to three. The district last week said all three will sit down for an interview later today. A decision will be made after that. A familiar name to many is on that list, Chippewa Falls Superintendent Dr. Heidi Taylor-Eliopolous is one of the three.