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Wisconsin is far from earning a lump of coal in a recent survey.  Century Link compiled a list of states with the most Christmas spirit and the Badger State came in second in the rankings.  The company looked at online activity and cultural markers having to do with the holiday.  It’s a big jump from last year when Wisconsin was ranked further down at 16.  In case you were wondering who came in first this year, it was New Hampshire. 

 Week 15 of the NFL season concludes at Lambeau Field tonight when the Green Bay Packers host the Los Angeles Rams for Monday Night Football.  Each team is coming off a victory in its most recent game.  The Rams snapped a six-game losing streak after coming back to beat the Las Vegas Raiders.  The Rams are just four-and-nine this season.  Green Bay recently snapped a two-game skid with a win over the Chicago Bears.  Aaron Rodgers leads the 5-and-8 Packers

Two Wisconsin soldiers who died in World War Two are finally being laid to rest.  The remains of Private First Class William Simon were identified last month and family members in Middleton were contacted Monday.  A press release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says Simon was killed in action in 1944 while battling German forces.  On Friday, the agency said an Army Air Force pilot from Grafton has also been identified.  First Lieutenant Roy Harms was killed in 1943 when his

Hello. Thank you for spending some time with us today. The hustle and bustle of a holiday season can sometimes also bring stress, sleepiness-and this week-snow as well! If this week has been a little long, let’s slow down for a bit today. Saturday’s are when we like to start the day in a simpler way with a “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a simple way to look back on events that happened on this day before we head out

The State Department Of Revenue is looking to return 640-million dollars to Wisconsinites.  The Revenue Department said on Friday that’s how much money is available to be claimed from intangible assets such as cash from a forgotten savings account, an uncashed payroll check, or a refund from an insurance premium overpayment.  The Revenue Department also has money from safe deposit boxes where the rent wasn’t paid and stocks and mutual funds.  Director of Tax Operations Erin Egan said one of ten

Families who are relying on Badger Prairie Needs Network will have fresh meat for the holidays thanks to the generosity of a Mount Horeb farmer.  Darren Kittleson of Generations Beef donated half-a-ton of beef to the organization on Friday.  The donation comes as food pantries in Wisconsin are serving record numbers of households as families struggle to put food on the table due to rising prices brought on by inflation.  Badger Prairie Needs Network expect to serve 36-thousand people this year, an

A fire does an estimated $100,000 in damage. On Friday, December 16, at 22:13, the Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire, at 1020 Zephyr Hill Avenue, a residential duplex. Two engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit, Battalion Chief, and Duty Chief responded. Upon arrival, crews observed a significant amount of smoke and fire coming from the garage of the structure. Crews swiftly located all occupants and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was quickly

This holiday season, Chippewa County law enforcement is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation to prevent tragedies in our communities. “If a friend is about to drink and drive, take the keys and help them get home safely.” -Sheriff Kowalczyk There will be more officers out patrolling to get impaired drivers off the roads during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement campaign. It runs Friday, December 16 through New Year’s Day. The campaign

Due to heavy ice and snow build up on tree branches, several tree limbs have snapped off covering sidewalks throughout out the city of Marshfield. Please stay away from any fallen trees and or wires for your own safety.  If a tree is located on your property that has fallen down and crosses the sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the property owner to make sure the tree isn’t blocking the sidewalk. If the tree is located on the terrace and

Area energy providers Xcel Energy, and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative have said they expect tohave power restored to the majority of customers, who have no damage to their mast, bymidnight tonight. “We are so grateful to Xcel Energy and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative for their hard work anddedication in restoring power to residents” -EC County Emergency ManagementCoordinator, Tyler Esh Crews from both companies have had working around the clock to restore power to the thousands of Eau Claire residents impacted