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Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

Senator Pfaff Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization

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

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

Man Pleads No Contest in Kidnapping Case

Man Pleads No Contest in Kidnapping Case

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…
Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin now has the job for good.  Chadwick Elgersma has served…
Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire is recruiting applicants to serve on its Sustainability Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to…
Leinie’s Leading Lady

Leinie’s Leading Lady

News | February 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another member of the Leinenkugel family is taking over the Wisconsin-based company.  A social media post last week announced Katie…
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