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  • Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

    Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

  • John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

    John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

  • Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

    Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

Teen Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charges, Sentenced

Teen Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charges, Sentenced

Man Dies After Accident

Man Dies After Accident

Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
At the age of 18, Elise Foley was driving home from volleyball practice when her life changed in an instant.…
John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 John “Jack” Link was announced as the newest inductee of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame, a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers…
Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dunn County Transit recently reported that 2025 ridership on the Community Route was the highest in history.  Facilities, Parks and Transit Director Austin Witt recently presented the 2025 Transit…
ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
ICE agents in Eau Claire County on Tuesday took four people into custody.  According to reports, the agent went to…
Teen Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charges, Sentenced

Teen Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charges, Sentenced

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A teenage defendant is pleading guilty to charges in Chippewa County.  In an October 2025 incident, 17-year-old Landen Sarauer says…
Man Dies After Accident

Man Dies After Accident

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man injured in a Clark County vehicle accident last month has died.  Authorities say that Eric Evenstad was driving…
Gov. Evers Talks Time in Office, Pushes Priorities

Gov. Evers Talks Time in Office, Pushes Priorities

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to keep working, not campaign. The governor gave his eighth and final…
Voters Set Mayoral Ballot in Menomonie

Voters Set Mayoral Ballot in Menomonie

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Menomonie voters have narrowed the field down to two. Voters on Tuesday chose candidates for April’s mayoral election. The top…
Skier Dies in Rib Mountain Accident

Skier Dies in Rib Mountain Accident

News | February 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A skier is dead following an accident at Granite Peak in Rib Mountain State Park.  Authorities say that earlier this…
WI Gas Prices Below National Average

WI Gas Prices Below National Average

News | February 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Gas prices across Wisconsin remain well below the national average this week.  Triple A says the current cost per gallon…
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