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Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

Oh, Ladies….

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Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kimberly Schmidt was last seen leaving her residence in the City of Delavan, WI the morning of 03/07/2026. Later that…
Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The trial of Zachary Fritz continues in La Crosse County.  Fritz is accused of killing his wife in June 2024…
Former Library Director Sentenced

Former Library Director Sentenced

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for former Altoona Library director Arin Wilken.  Wilken was arrested in March of 2024 on charges…
Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Chippewa Falls man is facing charges with authorities saying they found him to be in possession of child sex…
Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A discrimination lawsuit filed against UW-Eau Claire chancellor James Schmidt has been dismissed.  The federal suit, filed by former UW-Eau…
Oh, Ladies….

Oh, Ladies….

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin women are living in a great state for strong opportunities.  That’s according to a recent study by finance website…
WI Supreme Court Justice Not Seeking Reelection

WI Supreme Court Justice Not Seeking Reelection

News | March 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler is no longer running for reelection in 2027. Justice Ziegler was first elected in…
Chippewa Co. ATV Crash Under Investigation

Chippewa Co. ATV Crash Under Investigation

News | March 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an ATV crash with injuries. The preliminary investigation shows that the…
Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Host SciTech Grand Opening Celebration

Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Host SciTech Grand Opening Celebration

News | March 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites the community to tour the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) at a…
EC Man Sentenced in Sex Abuse Case

EC Man Sentenced in Sex Abuse Case

News | March 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in a child sex abuse case.  Eighty-three-year-old Robert Karstensen pleaded…
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