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Republicans in Wisconsin are all for starting early voting as soon as possible, but say they cannot support expanding absentee voting.  Wisconsin Republican Party Executive Director Mark Jefferson yesterday said it makes no sense to change the rules for absentee voting, and toss election safeguards out the window because of the coronavirus. Democrats in Wisconsin are suing to force election managers to expand absentee voting. Jefferson says early voting is one thing, but says suspending rules that ensure fair elections is simply not an acceptable

You’re still going to be able to get a new furry friend during the coronavirus outbreak, but you will need an appointment. The Eau Claire County Humane Association yesterday closed its doors to the public. Adoptions are being handled on an appointment-only basis. The Humane Association’s Shelley Janke says they have about 70 animals in-house right now. She’d love to see them all adopted.

Packer fans are going to miss the Tailgate Tour this year, and can blame it on the coronavirus. The team yesterday said it is canceling the annual tour out of fears of spreading the virus. Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy says they are disappointed to have to pull the plug, but says fans should understand why. The tour raises money for local charities, so the Packers will simply make donations this year. The Tailgate Tour was supposed to stop in Milwaukee,

Add Kohl’s to the list of stores that are closing during the coronavirus outbreak. The company yesterday said it is closing all stores through at least April 1st. All employees will get two weeks pay during the shutdown. Online shopping and shopping through the Kohl’s app is still available.

As we have seen a spike in Wisconsin cases and that includes people here in the Chippewa Valley testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, the state has set up a support line to talk about fears surrounding the coronavirus.  Governor Evers today texted the phone number for the Distress Line and urges Wisconsinites to use it.  He says while it’s important to stay informed with the latest news regarding COVID 19, the situation also causes a lot of stress and anxiety. 

The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities, if its assistance is requested. Approximately 300 troops have been mobilized to state active duty to posture the Guard for further state support, if needed. Troops mobilized to state active duty last week to assist the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in transporting a group of Wisconsin citizens to their homes for self-quarantine after returning to

There can be some questions about voting, lets CHECK out the options. With social distancing and other issues, if you’re concerned about going to the polls on Election Day, there are two alternatives: 1. Vote Absentee: If you’re a registered voter, you can request a ballot to be mailed to you. Simply go to the MyVoteWI website, click “Vote Absentee,” and follow the instructions. 2. In-Person Early Voting: Weekdays between now and April 3, you can vote early at your local election office.      Click here

The Chippewa County Administrator and County Board Chair announced today that all nonessential functions at Chippewa County buildings will be closed to the general public in an effort to help reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission and to protect residents and employees of Chippewa County. Effective at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020, all facilities will be closed to the general public. Anyone needing to do business at Chippewa County buildings should call ahead and be prepared to make

Eau Claire County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 and officials are now working to trace contacts that the person may have had. Here’s what we know. This was an individual who traveled outside of Wisconsin and likely had exposure in another state. The City County Health Department understands that they have remained at home self-quarantined since that travel and are working with the individual to identify anyone who may have had close contact with the person and quarantining

An Eau Claire tech company is laying off over 100 employees. Hutchinson Technology Inc., says they’ve notified 112-employees that they would be laid off. The State of Wisconsin Workforce Development says the worker reduction is expected to happen May 16, 2020. Hutchinson currently has 550-employees at the Eau Claire location. Hutchinson’s HR Director Sara St. John says the layoffs are due to a discontinuation of a department within the company.