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Tree Stand Rescue Training Planned in Holcombe

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

There will be a Hunting Tree Stand Rescue Training this evening at Rocque Ridge Outfitters, 30965 StateHighway 27, Holcombe,WI 54745 starting at 6:30pm. The training will be conducted from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (about two hours total). The training is for local Fire Department and EMS rescue services to practice tree stand rescue techniques. If you are near that area, you may notice a large number of fire trucks and ambulances gathered near Rocque Ridge Outfitters in the 30000 block of

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VP Harris To Land in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

 Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Wisconsin this week.  Harris will be in Milwaukee Thursday to talk with Latino leaders in the area and speak at the Democratic Attorneys General Association Conference.

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A Tweak To The Freak

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

Madison’s Freakfest celebration is canceled for the third year in a row.  ‘This year the mayor’s office and the Downtown Madison Business Association say not enough downtown businesses supported the event.  The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of high coronavirus numbers.

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What’s Cooler Than Being Cool….

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

What’s the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? This annual contest sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group highlights the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry. After products are nominated, they compete in a popular vote that sets the field for Manufacturing Madness. First-round voting goes through Tuesday, September 27 at 5 p.m. The top 16 nominees are then placed in a bracket-style tournament and compete against each other to receive the highest votes to move on to the

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EC Community Foundation Keeps Contributions Local

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the Eau Claire Community Foundation has awarded more than a quarter million dollars to local nonprofits over the past 12 months. ECCF is thrilled to continue that trend with an unexpected $20,000 in grants to local nonprofits to close its year-long celebration. These “You Care, We Share” grants are being awarded at its combined Autumn Social/Annual meeting on Sep. 19. Along with the grants, ECCF is poised to recognize the Roberta and Ken Vance

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Flags Lowered to Honor Sheriff Cramer

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

Governor Evers has authorized Eau Claire County officials to lower the flags of the United States and State of Wisconsin in Eau Claire County to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in honor of Sheriff Ron Cramer. Sheriff Cramer passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. A public visitation is being held at Chippewa Valley Cremation Services (1717 Devney Dr., Altoona, WI) on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Full details

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Milwaukee Violence Continues

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

It was another violent weekend in Milwaukee. Police say 12 people were shot, one of them died, between Friday night and early this morning. The violence includes a shooting that left five people wounded Friday night, a double shooting last night, and a double stabbing early this morning. The only deadly shooting of the weekend saw a 17-year-old killed just after midnight yesterday.

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Extra! Extra UW News? Read All About It

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

One Republican lawmaker wants to know why the UW System needs its own news service. Senator Steve Nass says the new service, which launches today, raises troubling questions about fairness, university spending, and a state-controlled media narrative.  Nass says the UW System already has over 220 people working in public relations roles, he questions why they need more. Nass also says it will be tough to trust the university as an independent news service, especially when it’s writing news about

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Plans For Sheriff Cramer’s Funeral Announced

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

With many people planning to pay respects to Sheriff Cramer, the department has released information regarding the public funeral plans. Details are listed below. Funeral details for Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer. Public Visitation: Monday Sept 19th, 4pm-8pm, at Celebration of Life, 1717 Devney Dr, Altoona, WI. Private Funeral: Tuesday Sept 20th, 10am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E Lexington Blvd, Eau Claire, WI. Funeral open to family, close friends, and area law enforcement. Parking for Funeral: Eau Claire County Law Enforcement and

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Crash Results in Injuries, 11th OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | September 19, 2022

A crash sends a man to the hospital and results in an 11th OWI. Thomas S Barthman, 58 years of age, from Osceola has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 11th offense. Troopers from the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a report of a motorcycle crash with injuries in Polk County east of Clear Lake. Upon arriving on the scene, the driver Scott Barthman, was being attended to by

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