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  • Spongy Moth Research Continues

    Spongy Moth Research Continues

  • Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

    Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

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    Inmate Death Under Investigation

Phone Scam Hits Local

Phone Scam Hits Local

La Crosse Responders on Scene of Rescues

La Crosse Responders on Scene of Rescues

Algae Detected at Lake Altoona

Algae Detected at Lake Altoona

Spongy Moth Research Continues

Spongy Moth Research Continues

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to watch out for spongy moths.  The worm-like bug is known…
Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A black bear whose head was stuck in a jar is now free.  A Wildlife Services staff member freed the…
Inmate Death Under Investigation

Inmate Death Under Investigation

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Monday, August 4, 2025, a 39-year-old male was found unresponsive in his cell at the Eau Claire  County Jail.…
Phone Scam Hits Local

Phone Scam Hits Local

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Police are warning residents of a telephone scam.  According to police, folks are receiving contacts from someone posing…
La Crosse Responders on Scene of Rescues

La Crosse Responders on Scene of Rescues

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The La Crosse Fire Department is sharing details about a busy day experienced by first responders last week.  On Thursday…
Algae Detected at Lake Altoona

Algae Detected at Lake Altoona

News | August 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is advising of the presence of harmful algae at Lake Altoona Beach.  For now…
Air Quality Alert Extended

Air Quality Alert Extended

News | August 4, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An air quality alert active for all of Wisconsin is being extended until noon tomorrow. The Department of Natural Resources…
WI Student Vaccination Rates Hold Steady

WI Student Vaccination Rates Hold Steady

News | August 4, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Vaccinations rates have held steady for children attending Wisconsin schools.  The Department of Health Services says more than 84-percent of…
The Wheels on the Bus…

The Wheels on the Bus…

News | August 4, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Law enforcement in Wisconsin will focus on traffic safety near school buses this month.  The Department of Transportation says more…
New Ideas Take Root at Local School Garden

New Ideas Take Root at Local School Garden

News | August 4, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Great ideas are taking root at a local school! Mirabai Rickert, a member of Scouts of America Troop 30 and…
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