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  • Former Funeral Director Pleads Guilty

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    Sentencing Ordered, Federal Prison

Drug Deal Leads to Arrest

Drug Deal Leads to Arrest

Cock-a-doodle-NEW! Kwik Trip Unveils Mascot

Cock-a-doodle-NEW! Kwik Trip Unveils Mascot

Gov. Evers Signs “Next of Kin” Bill

Gov. Evers Signs “Next of Kin” Bill

Early Voting Underway

Early Voting Underway

News | March 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Early voting in Wisconsin is officially underway for the spring election.  In-person absentee voting for those in the Badger State…
Former Funeral Director Pleads Guilty

Former Funeral Director Pleads Guilty

News | March 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former funeral director is pleading guilty to charges in St. Croix County.  Benjamin Hanson had worked for a funeral…
Sentencing Ordered, Federal Prison

Sentencing Ordered, Federal Prison

News | March 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a who was the subject of a brief manhunt in Eau Claire back in May…
Drug Deal Leads to Arrest

Drug Deal Leads to Arrest

News | March 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a an arrested in La Crosse this week.  Police say they witnessed 42-year-old Andrew Austin…
Cock-a-doodle-NEW! Kwik Trip Unveils Mascot

Cock-a-doodle-NEW! Kwik Trip Unveils Mascot

News | March 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Photo credit: Let’s Go Wisconsin Facebook La Crosse-based Kwik Trip is unveiling a new mascot.  The character is a six-foot-tall…
Gov. Evers Signs “Next of Kin” Bill

Gov. Evers Signs “Next of Kin” Bill

News | March 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is signing a new bill into law that aims to ease overcrowding in hospitals. The “Next of…
Looking Local: Glowing UP! CVTC Cosmetology Alumna Opens Barbershop at Age 21

Looking Local: Glowing UP! CVTC Cosmetology Alumna Opens Barbershop at Age 21

News | March 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
As high school graduation neared for Brecken Anderson in 2022, she was laissez-faire about her future. “I didn’t want to…
Victim Identified in Deadly Buffalo Co. Crash

Victim Identified in Deadly Buffalo Co. Crash

News | March 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities are identifying an Eau Claire man as the person who died following a weekend motorcycle crash in Buffalo County. …
Criminal Charges Connected to Campaign Fund Theft

Criminal Charges Connected to Campaign Fund Theft

News | March 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Criminal charges are being filed against the daughter of Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James.  James represents the state’s 23rd Senate…

Funding Set for New Morgue

News | March 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa County is set to receive federal funding to help cover the cost of a new morgue.  Congressman Derrick Van…
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