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  • Grant Money Revs Up Driver Training Programs

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    EC Fire Remains Under Investigation

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    Serial Killer Seeks Release

Local Travelers Caught up in Mexico Unrest

Local Travelers Caught up in Mexico Unrest

Local Norovirus Cases on Rise

Local Norovirus Cases on Rise

Rally Focuses On USPS Employees

Rally Focuses On USPS Employees

Grant Money Revs Up Driver Training Programs

Grant Money Revs Up Driver Training Programs

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight…
EC Fire Remains Under Investigation

EC Fire Remains Under Investigation

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday night at 2929 Northland Drive on the city’s north…
Serial Killer Seeks Release

Serial Killer Seeks Release

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire County judge is being asked to consider releasing a serial killer.  Alvin Taylor admits to the killings…
Local Travelers Caught up in Mexico Unrest

Local Travelers Caught up in Mexico Unrest

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A number on Onalaska residents are among those being caught up in unrest this week in Mexico.  Members of the…
Local Norovirus Cases on Rise

Local Norovirus Cases on Rise

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Reports of norovirus are on the rise in Eau Clair County.  Health experts say the most common symptoms of norovirus…
Rally Focuses On USPS Employees

Rally Focuses On USPS Employees

News | February 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Some Madison activists are standing up for United States Postal Services employees.  A rally was held outside of the USPS…
Sparta Educator Pleads Not Guilty

Sparta Educator Pleads Not Guilty

News | February 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Sparta special education teacher is pleading not guilty to charges from allegations of striking a five-year-old student.  Melanie Hinz…
Presentation to Focus on Online Safety

Presentation to Focus on Online Safety

News | February 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new safety presentation on keeping children safe online is being created.  The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office and the Independence…
UWRF Coach Resigns, Heads to Drake University

UWRF Coach Resigns, Heads to Drake University

News | February 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Head Football Coach is resigning.  Matt Walker served at the helm for Falcons football for…
Looking Local: Sweet Collaboration Brings Local Business and UW Stout Students Together

Looking Local: Sweet Collaboration Brings Local Business and UW Stout Students Together

News | February 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering…
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