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Iconic Blue Barn Destroyed

Iconic Blue Barn Destroyed

CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

Severe Weather Hits WI

Severe Weather Hits WI

News | June 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
More severe weather in southern Wisconsin is possible today following a round of thunderstorms. Strong winds and rain rolled into…
Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

News | June 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A River Falls man is being identified as the person who died after a Sunday vehicle crash in Pierce County. …
Ready to Ump? City Seeks Part Time Summer Help

Ready to Ump? City Seeks Part Time Summer Help

News | June 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire has part-time summer recreation positions to fill.  Those jobs include positions such as softball umpire…
Iconic Blue Barn Destroyed

Iconic Blue Barn Destroyed

News | June 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An iconic blue barn in Beaver Dam has been leveled by strong winds. The barn, which featured a message from…
CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) as one of 10 community college finalists for the 2027…
RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) and Eau Claire Marathon (ECM) have selected three local nonprofit organizations as beneficiaries of the 2027 ECM 10K Charity Classic presented by…
That’s Our Bob! Legendary Farm Director to be Inducted into the WI FFA Fall of Fame

That’s Our Bob! Legendary Farm Director to be Inducted into the WI FFA Fall of Fame

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
WAXX 104.5 Farm Director and longtime FFA advocate Bob Bosold will be inducted into the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame…
Charges Filed in Overdose Death

Charges Filed in Overdose Death

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a suspect in connection with a man’s drug overdose death in Lake Hallie.  Police were…
Familiar Name Takes Position of EC City Manager

Familiar Name Takes Position of EC City Manager

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dave Solberg officially takes the position of Eau Claire City Manager today.  City Council named Solberg as their choice to…
Ding! You are Now Free to Roam About the Country….

Ding! You are Now Free to Roam About the Country….

News | June 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sun Country Airlines says they are bringing back non stop service to Fort Meyers out of the Chippewa Valley Regional…
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