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  • Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

    Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

  • UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

    UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

  • EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

    EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

UW Expands AI

UW Expands AI

Women’s Health in WI

Women’s Health in WI

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage recently done to snowmobile and ATV trail markers on the Chetek Chain…
UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police say a Sunday night distress call referencing a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence hall appears to have been a…
EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

EC Transit Offering Free Bus Rides, Transit Equity Day

News | February 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Transit is offering free bus rides today in recognition of Transit Equity Day.  Transit Equity Day is a…
Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

Podcast Addresses Kids and Technology

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new podcast is being launched to help parents understand the relationship between children and technology. The Stevens Point Area…
UW Expands AI

UW Expands AI

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Universities of Wisconsin are planning to expand their use of AI throughout their 13 universities. UW President Jay Rothman…
Women’s Health in WI

Women’s Health in WI

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin ranks 14th in the nation for women’s health care, according to a new study from SmileHub.
Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) announced his support for recently introduced legislation to fully legalize cannabis in the…
Looking Local: UW-River Falls hosting free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series 

Looking Local: UW-River Falls hosting free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series 

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin–River Falls has released the spring 2026 schedule for the free Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series featuring a…
Man Pleads No Contest in Kidnapping Case

Man Pleads No Contest in Kidnapping Case

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man facing kidnapping charges in a 2023 case involving an elderly victim is pleading no contest in La Crosse…
Fire Under Investigation

Fire Under Investigation

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators are working to confirm the cause of a Monday fire in the Village of Bangor.  A farm structure on…
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