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Forecasted rain and runoff in the upper Chippewa River watershed is likely to result in increased levels on the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. At 8 a.m. the Chippewa River gauge at Grand Avenue read just over 764 feet, which is 9 feet below the flood stage reading of 773 feet.  At its current level the river is entering our Action stage prompting the closure of the lowest lying areas of the Chippewa River Trail.  For the safety of residents, the following

A local musician is hosting two Facebook Live concerts this weekend. Chris Kroeze isn’t able to play in front of crowds because of the response to coronavirus in the state. Kroeze says regardless, he hopes Western Wisconsin will tune in, relax, post song suggestions in the comments and enjoy. He plans to start his concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night on his Facebook page. Kroeze is a country, classic rock artist and a native to Barron, Wisconsin.

City clerks in La Crosse are taking extra precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus as voter registration and absentee-voting takes place this week at City Hall. Officials say no more than ten people are allowed in a room at one time, stations have been separated to comply with social distancing, and tape on the floor keeps people six-feet apart. Each person is also given a new pen to take with them to the booth and hand sanitizer in the

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now waiving any fees to access all state parks, trails, and forests to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Governor Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order deems outdoor activities an essential service.  The D-N-R says waiving the fees prevents people from gathering and touching fee kiosks. Waiving the fees is also making it easier for people to enjoy the outdoors during this stressful time. The D-N-R is still encouraging social distancing outdoors and recommending residents stay within

In crisis, you will see the best…and the worst. It was a matter of time before scammers were out. There is no cure for the coronavirus, and no one is coming to your house to give you a test. That’s the warning from officials in Chippewa County after getting complaints of new coronavirus scams. Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm says scammers are trying to target older people. He says people need to be very wary if they get a

Some nursing students in Wisconsin could soon find themselves working on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak. The head of the state’s Board of Nursing is suggesting that Governor Evers waive some training requirements to get more nurses into the field. Board of Nursing director Peter Kallio says the state is in an ‘all hands on deck situation.’ The proposal would wave the final 25-percent of training hours for student nurses. There’s also talk of changing the rules to allow retired nurses

Add the Wisconsin Capitol to the list of places closed because of the coronavirus. The state’s Department of Administration yesterday ordered the statehouse closed to visitors until further notice. The state says the Capitol will reopen if lawmakers or the state Supreme Court comes back into session.

Dane County is reporting its first coronavirus related death.  The Public Health Department announced today the patient was in their late 70s but no other information was released.  Officials say the statewide death total from COVID-19 is now seven. In another part of our state, the City of Janesville is declaring a state of emergency.  The city manager said today it’s time to implement the declaration in response to the spread of the coronavirus in Wisconsin.  Three people in Janesville have