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VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Drivers See Plump and the Pump

Drivers See Plump and the Pump

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin gas prices are jumping up nearly 32-cents in one week. The average price for regular unleaded gas hit around…
Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Typically, firefighter-paramedics from the Eau Claire Fire Department are called to assist residents when they’re in peril. This time around,…
News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Around 60 students from 11 area high schools put their artistic talents to the test at the Visual Arts Classic (VAC) held February 27 at the University…
VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation announced today a transformational $160,000 donation from Altoona’s VFW Post 10405, made possible through the…
Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Tennessee man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a Holcombe teenager is learning his fate.  Investigators say that — in…
Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a former Monroe County mental health nurse who engaged in sexual activity with a patient…
WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard are playing a role in U.S. strikes on Iran.  Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…
Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Traffic violence is being highlighted at the Wisconsin State Capitol.  A new exhibit called Car Crash Tragedies opened Sunday in…
Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dunn County Sheriff, Kevin Bygd recently addressed the status of signing an ICE agreement for the Warrant Service Officer Program.…
DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National…
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