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Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Minneapolis shooting victim ICU Nurse Alex Pretti is a 2006 graduate of Green Bay high school.  Pretti died yesterday after…
WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Brookfield luger Marcus Mueller is going to the Olympics.  A representative says he’ll be with Team USA.  His parents built…
Let’s Go to LEGO’s

Let’s Go to LEGO’s

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The “For the Love of LEGO” exhibit is now open in Sparta.  Nerds on a Mission director Peggy Maricle says…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello and welcome to your weekend. Well, to state the obvious, it’s cold. *cue “how cold is it?!” Well, it’s…
Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Open government advocates are putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive WisconsinEye. The state’s version of C-SPAN…
Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin officers may stop prioritizing the breathalyzer on drivers.  A new bill introduced would let police test drivers’ oral fluid…

INFORMATION PORTAL AVAILABLE FOR WEATHER RELATED RESOURCES

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County Emergency Management has activated its Public Information Portal, which provides up-to-date information, resources, and links to available…
Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Ding! The Captain has turned off the seatbelt sign and you are now free to roam about your Happily Ever…
It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dangerously cold weather is hitting the Chippewa Valley.  An extreme cold warning is in effect for the region.  The dangerously…
Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An area lawmaker is pushing an effort to make schools safer.  Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James has introduced the Senate…
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