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Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

WI Speaker Set to Step Down, Vos Announces Retirement

WI Speaker Set to Step Down, Vos Announces Retirement

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker is calling it quits.  Rochester’s Robin Vos announced yesterday he’s going to retire at the end…
EC Man Facing New Charges

EC Man Facing New Charges

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire man who recently pleaded guilty to charges in a car theft case is now facing new charges. …
Water Rescue on the Mississippi

Water Rescue on the Mississippi

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that two people who fell through ice on the Mississippi River on Thursday are…
Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a La Crosse County man accused of possessing child pornography.  Reports say that child sex…
Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A bill strengthening Wisconsin’s ignition interlock law is heading to the governor’s desk.  The State Assembly gave unanimous approval to…
We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Menomonie is announcing a winner in their snowplow naming contest.  Folks were encouraged to cast votes on…
Unemployment Filings Decreasing

Unemployment Filings Decreasing

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for…
WI On the World Stage

WI On the World Stage

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin native Jordan Stolz has a third Olympic medal after winning silver in his latest race from Milan.  Team USA…
Charges Filed After Man Steals Ambulance

Charges Filed After Man Steals Ambulance

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing an ambulance with a patient inside it in Wisconsin Rapids. Police say…
U.S. Marshals Arrest La Crosse Fugitive

U.S. Marshals Arrest La Crosse Fugitive

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
U.S. Marshals have arrested a fugitive from La Crosse.  Antwan King Sr. was scheduled to appear in court to answer…
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