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    Wikler Withdraws from Governor Race

Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

Outside Jury to be Brought In

Outside Jury to be Brought In

Former Care Worker Pleads Guilty

Former Care Worker Pleads Guilty

Fatal Fire Under Investigation

Fatal Fire Under Investigation

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
On October 16, 2025 at approximately 12:53 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a call from an individual who…
Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Man Turns Himself In

Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Man Turns Himself In

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The most wanted man in Wisconsin has turned himself in to authorities.  Officials say 35-year-old George Mitchell shot his neighbor…
Wikler Withdraws from Governor Race

Wikler Withdraws from Governor Race

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Former Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler is withdrawing from the 2026 governor race.  Wikler announced today that he will instead…
Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Senator Jesse James is running for the 31st Senate District in 2026.  James’ announcement comes after his home was redrawn…
Outside Jury to be Brought In

Outside Jury to be Brought In

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An outside jury will be brought in to hear next year’s trial of the defendant charged in the killing of…
Former Care Worker Pleads Guilty

Former Care Worker Pleads Guilty

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former staffer at a Fall Creek group home — accused of having sex with a resident — is pleading…
Arraignment Rescheduled

Arraignment Rescheduled

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An arraignment hearing for an Eau Claire man charged with killing a woman is being rescheduled.  Shane Helmbrecht is charged…
La Crosse Businessman Pleads Not Guilty

La Crosse Businessman Pleads Not Guilty

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A La Crosse businessman is pleading not guilty to charges stemming from an August vehicle crash.  Don Weber faces charges…
Chippewa Police Remind Public to not Dump Trash in the Woods

Chippewa Police Remind Public to not Dump Trash in the Woods

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Falls Police are reminding folks that dumping trash on city property is a violation of the law.  The department…
Then There Were Four…

Then There Were Four…

News | October 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the…
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