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  • DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

    DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

  • Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

    Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

  • Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

    Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

AI Could Help Detect Fires

AI Could Help Detect Fires

DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

Packers Running Back Arrested

Packers Running Back Arrested

DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of…
Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man who Eau Claire County prosecutors say was part of a fentanyl distribution network is pleading guilty to charges. …
Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Crews say a lightning strike was the cause of a Tuesday morning house fire in Chippewa County.  A residence on…
AI Could Help Detect Fires

AI Could Help Detect Fires

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
AI wildfire detection cameras may come to Eau Claire County.  Xcel Energy is considering the installation between Eau Claire and…
DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin DATCP is warning people about a new twist in a utility bill scam.  Scammers have been calling people…
Packers Running Back Arrested

Packers Running Back Arrested

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Green Bay Packers running back has been arrested following a disturbance complaint. The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department were called Saturday…
Stevens Point Approves Bid for New City Hall

Stevens Point Approves Bid for New City Hall

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Stevens Point Common Council is approving a bid to build a new City Hall. The approval follows more than…
WI Prepped for Disaster

WI Prepped for Disaster

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is one of the best states for disaster preparedness, according to a national study. Eva Basinger has more.
You’re Invited to the New Cobble & Vine Ribbon Cutting

You’re Invited to the New Cobble & Vine Ribbon Cutting

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nick & Alisha Arvold and their partner Marilyn Fanetti owners of Cobble & Vine, invite the community to join them as they…
Looking Local: CVTC Grad Named State RT Student of the Year

Looking Local: CVTC Grad Named State RT Student of the Year

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 At 41 years old, Chukwunonso Offiah (known as Chuk) knows firsthand what perseverance looks like. A recent respiratory therapy student…
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