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Brewers Watch Parties Planned

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

 As the Milwaukee Brewers take on the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) tonight, fans are invited to join exciting watch parties to cheer on the team in style. Fans are encouraged to wear their best Brewers blue and yellow and bring the energy. Game 4 –Thursday, October 9 Fans can catch the action of Game 4 of the National League Division Series at any of the below sports bars with fan giveaways and swag, first come-first serve. The game begins at

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Poultry Shows, Events Suspended in Select WI Counties

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other events in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, and Rock counties through December 31, 2025. The full order can be accessed on DATCP’s website. Poultry owners and those working with poultry are strongly encouraged to continue practicing strict biosecurity to protect their flocks. When possible, poultry owners are asked to

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EC Man Charged, Bond Set in Summer Stabbing Incident

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

Charges have now been filed against an Eau Claire man after a stabbing incident in Lake Hallie.  Police responding to a 41st Avenue home on July 11th of this year found a man who was stabbed five times.  Eighteen-year-old suspect Orestes Kouris was later located near the Lake Hallie Golf Course and arrested.  Charges against Kouris include attempted 1st-degree intentional homicide.  Kouris is being held in the Chippewa County Jail on a 300-thousand dollar bond. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE

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New Charges Against Area Contractor

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

In Chippewa County, new charges are being filed against a contractor from Osseo.  Anthony Brooks is accused of accepting customer payments ranging from 13-thousand to 123-thousand dollars for home remodeling and renovation projects that he then never began and for which he failed to provide refunds.  He faces five counts of theft by contractor.  Brooks faces sixteen similar counts in Eau Claire County.

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Bond Set at $1MIllion for Scam Suspect

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

One of five people charged in connection with a scam that cost an elderly La Crosse County couple over 450-thousand dollars appeared in court yesterday.  Authorities say the group carried out an elaborate Publisher’s Clearing House and Mega Millions sweepstakes con that saw the victims sending cash, gift cards and personal data to them over the course of an eight-month long period.  The defendants are each charged with theft by false representation.  Defendant Malcolm Sterling appeared by video yesterday and

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Police Investigate La Crosse Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

La Crosse Police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting incident.  The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. at a location on Hood Street.  No one was hurt.  Police say they found shell casings at the scene.

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School Shooting Victim Released from Hospital, Recovery Continues

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

A victim of a school shooting in Madison last year has been released from the hospital.  Samuel Garduno-Martinez was released from American Family Children’s Hospital on Wednesday.  On his way out, he was escorted by police and firefighters.  The student is one of six people who were injured during the Abundant Life Christian School shooting where a student and teacher died.  Garduno and his family will be heading to a rehabilitation center in Chicago following his release.

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Multi Million Dollar Construction Project Set to Begin

By Morgan McCarthy | October 9, 2025

Early work on a La Crosse County transportation project is set to begin on Monday.  The nine-point-five million dollar effort will include the reconstruction of Wisconsin 35 between the La Crosse and Vernon County line and Sunnyside Drive in La Crosse.  The highway is expected to remain open during the effort.  Plans call for the project to be completed by November of next year.

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Then There Were Eight…

By Morgan McCarthy | October 8, 2025

 Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 8 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The eight Wisconsin-made products each won a head-to-head matchup in Manufacturing Madness, the bracket-style tournament that is part of the contest. Nearly 150 products were initially nominated for the 10th annual competition, which aims to showcase the state’s vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry. “We’re continually inspired by how passionately Wisconsinites rally around this competition,”

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DPI Secures Funding

By Morgan McCarthy | October 8, 2025

The Department of Public Instruction secured temporary funding after federal support was cut. This funding will ensure essential services for deafblind children and young adults statewide. The U.S. Department of Education ended the state’s Deafblind Technical Assistance Project grant mid-cycle, citing policy changes. In response, DPI obtained a subgrant from the National Center for Deafblindness to continue services for one year. The program serves 170 students statewide, providing assistive technology, coaching, family support, and training.

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