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  • Western Tech College Welcomes New President

    Western Tech College Welcomes New President

  • President Trump Plans Visit with Van Orden

    President Trump Plans Visit with Van Orden

  • Former Funeral Director Sentenced

    Former Funeral Director Sentenced

Raihala Announces Run for U.S. House Seat

Raihala Announces Run for U.S. House Seat

Making a Splash! Bernard F Willi Outdoor Pool in Chippewa Falls Opening for the Season

Making a Splash! Bernard F Willi Outdoor Pool in Chippewa Falls Opening for the Season

Looking Local: Dunn County Treatment Court Participants Mark National Treatment Court Month With Community Cleanup

Looking Local: Dunn County Treatment Court Participants Mark National Treatment Court Month With Community Cleanup

Western Tech College Welcomes New President

Western Tech College Welcomes New President

News | June 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Western Technical College will soon have a new president.  The school has announced that Kirk Bennett will be its new…
President Trump Plans Visit with Van Orden

President Trump Plans Visit with Van Orden

News | June 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
We are learning more about President Trump’s planned visit this week to Chippewa County.  The White House says the president…
Former Funeral Director Sentenced

Former Funeral Director Sentenced

News | June 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a former funeral director convicted on charges in St. Croix County. Benjamin Hanson had worked…
Raihala Announces Run for U.S. House Seat

Raihala Announces Run for U.S. House Seat

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Don Raihala is announcing his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the Wisconsin 7th congressional district. He’s…
Making a Splash! Bernard F Willi Outdoor Pool in Chippewa Falls Opening for the Season

Making a Splash! Bernard F Willi Outdoor Pool in Chippewa Falls Opening for the Season

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Bernard F. Willi Outdoor Pool in Chippewa Falls is set to open for the 2026 summer season on Saturday,…
Looking Local: Dunn County Treatment Court Participants Mark National Treatment Court Month With Community Cleanup

Looking Local: Dunn County Treatment Court Participants Mark National Treatment Court Month With Community Cleanup

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of…
D.C. Lands in the Dairyland, President Trump Plans Visit

D.C. Lands in the Dairyland, President Trump Plans Visit

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
President Trump will be paying a visit this week to Chippewa County.  The White House says the president will be…
Former Funeral Director Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set

Former Funeral Director Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered today for a former funeral director convicted on charges in St. Croix County.  Benjamin Hanson had…
Gas Prices See a Dip

Gas Prices See a Dip

News | June 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Gas prices are lower again this week in Western Wisconsin.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau…
You’re Invited to Chat Data Centers and Development

You’re Invited to Chat Data Centers and Development

News | June 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Residents concerned about proposed large-scale data centers in western Wisconsin are organizing a regional event next month in Eau Claire.…
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