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Charges Filed Against WI Teen for Killing Parents

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

Charges are officially filed against a Wisconsin teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather. Seventeen-year-old Nikita Casap is facing nine charges. Officers say they found two people dead in a Waukesha County home, identified as Donald Mayer and Tatiana Casap. Prosecutors say Nikita, the female victim’s son, was pulled over and arrested more than 800 miles away in Kansas. He’d driven through several states, including Illinois and Iowa. Investigators say a gun and the family dog was found in

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Equipment Violation Leads to 5th OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

Jellisa Ann Reynolds, 36 years of age, from Chetek Wi has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.  On March 27, 2025, at approximately 11:39am, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on US 53 southbound at milepost 141 for an equipment violation. A subsequent investigation was conducted on the driver of the vehicle. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the

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Senator Wins Local Award

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

Below is the announcement from the Chippewa County Department of Public Health: Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to announce Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James as the recipient of the 2025  Friend of Public Health Award. This award honors individuals who have made significant  contributions to the health and well-being of Chippewa County residents.  Senator James, representing District 23, is recognized for his steadfast commitment to  protecting children, advocating for mental health, and addressing the opioid epidemic.

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Looking Local: CVTC Welcomes People Looking for a Change in Careers

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

ABOVE PHOTO: Andrew Thayer, 32, isn’t quite ready to give up learning. Although he has an associate degree in welding and one in IT-Software Development, both from Chippewa Valley Technical College, he decided to get his associate degree in IT-Network Specialist from CVTC as well, which will set him up for a great career. . “CVTC programs, being a little shorter – the one- and two-year programs – was exactly what I was looking for to get my career started.”

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Swing Batta, Batta…Brew Crew Opens the Season

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

The Brewers open the 2025 season today at Yankee Stadium in New York. Freddy Peralta will get the ball in the opener as the Brewers take on the New York Yankees. Most predictions have the Brewers somewhere between 83 to 86 wins this season and to compete in the NL Central race. The Brewers are coming off a NL Central Division championship in 2024 and an exit in Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB postseason. First pitch today is

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New Chancellor on UWEC Campus, Schmidt Heads to James Madison University

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

The University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire has named a new interim chancellor. With current chancellor Jim Schmidt leaving to take a job in Virginia, Michael Carney will step into the new role. Currently, Carney is the University’s interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs. Carney has been with the University since 2000. He will start his new job on July 1st. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE ON THIS STORY.

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A New Police Chief Named in Tomah

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

A new police chief has been named in Tomah. Assistant police chief Eric Pedersen has been promoted to chief. Pederson has been with the Tomah police department since 2005. Before joining the force in Tomah, Pedersen was an MP in the US Army. Pedersen will step into his new role on April 19th.

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Officer Charged

By Morgan McCarthy | March 27, 2025

A Neenah police officer has been fired and charged with possession of child pornography. Owen Halls has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography. A neighboring city received an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) tip, and it happened to be Halls. The arrest on Halls was made yesterday. Halls has been with the Neenah Police Department since March of 2024.

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Lawmakers Consider Sandhill Crane Hunting

By Morgan McCarthy | March 26, 2025

Lawmakers are considering allowing Sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. Supporters of a bill in the state legislature say the cranes damage crops. The bird is protected by federal law, so Wisconsin would need to get agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to open a Sandhill crane hunting season.

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Budget Caught in Deadlock Vote

By Morgan McCarthy | March 26, 2025

The Wisconsin Building Commission is deadlocked on a vote for the Governor’s 2025-2027 Capital Budget proposal. The budget included more than four-point-one billion dollars toward infrastructure projects across Wisconsin. The commission met yesterday to vote on the budget proposal, and deadlocked on a 4-4 vote. The proposal is now being sent to the Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation.

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