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  • Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

    Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

  • “Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

    “Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

  • Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

    Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

Family Fare Set to Close

Family Fare Set to Close

Respiratory Illness Trends Down

Respiratory Illness Trends Down

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

News | February 12, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad…
“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

News | February 12, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A measure defining “grooming” as a crime in Wisconsin is awaiting the governor’s signature.  The state Senate passed the bill…
Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

News | February 12, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is providing a financial boost to a domestic violence initiative in Vernon…
ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

News | February 12, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire is searching for its next great first responders.  Applications are now being accepted for the…
Family Fare Set to Close

Family Fare Set to Close

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Family Fare store in Chippewa Falls is closing its doors.  SpartanNash, which owns Family Fare, says its Bay Street…
Respiratory Illness Trends Down

Respiratory Illness Trends Down

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Respiratory illnesses are beginning to trend downward across Wisconsin.  The latest data from the CDC says that while respiratory illness…
Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is being recognized by a major publication.  The school says Time Magazine ranked it…
WI Ranks High for Singles

WI Ranks High for Singles

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, Wisconsin is being ranked as one of the best states for singles.  That’s according…
Looking Local: UW-Eau Claire news: Blugold Baseball Coach Reunites With Teenager He Saved From Choking

Looking Local: UW-Eau Claire news: Blugold Baseball Coach Reunites With Teenager He Saved From Choking

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
“Thank you, Jeff, for saving my life.” Those were the words 14-year-old Kaden Gulich shared following what he called a…
Mondovi Man Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges

Mondovi Man Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Buffalo County, a Mondovi man is in custody and facing a list of drugs and weapons charges.  Search warrants…
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