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Marshfield Detour In Effect During Reconstruction of the Railroad Crossing and Sidewalk 

By Morgan McCarthy | July 10, 2025

Wisconsin Central Ltd. (CN) is announcing plans to reconstruct a railroad crossing & sidewalk inMarshfield, WI. Beginning Monday, July 14th, Wisconsin Central Ltd. (CN) is reconstructing the railroad crossing and sidewalk at STH 97, Central Avenue. The street and sidewalk will be closed at the crossing and assigned detour will be in effect. The street is expected to reopen by Monday, July 21st at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

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Hogs, Happiness, and Hairball: The NWSF Continues!

By Morgan McCarthy | July 10, 2025

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair continues today in Chippewa Falls. Livestock, agriculture and craft exhibitions are on tap throughout the day with Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock set as tonight’s headline music entertainment. The fair runs through Sunday with more details WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE!

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Deadly Chippewa Co. Crash Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | July 10, 2025

We now know who was involved in a deadly Chippewa County crash. Sheriff Hakes saying that on Sunday July 5th 2025, at about 2:03PM, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 2 vehicle crash with both vehicles overturned, multiple subjects trapped in each vehicle, and one vehicle on fire in the Town of Delmar on CTH H near 110th Ave. Both occupants in one of the vehicles were trapped and one of them, Ayden Nicpon age 19 from Thorp,

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Suspects Churned Up in Sparta Butterfest Thefts

By Morgan McCarthy | July 10, 2025

In Monroe County, authorities say they have gotten to the bottom of thefts committed at last month’s Sparta Butterfest.  Police received reports on the morning of June 7th that items had been stolen from multiple vendor tents.  Sparta Police say they have identified four suspect offenders who range in age from 12 to 15.  The case has been referred to Monroe County Human Services for action.

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Man Sentenced in Jackson Co. Drug Case

By Morgan McCarthy | July 10, 2025

Sentencing is being ordered for a man recently convicted on drug charges in Jackson County.  Authorities say they found heroin, marijuana and a loaded firearm inside a bag belonging to 44-year-old Thomas English during a traffic stop.  English was found guilty on charges including possession with intent to deliver narcotics and has been sentenced this week to serve two years in prison.  Prosecutors had asked for a longer sentence.

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Final County Administrator Candidates Announced

By Morgan McCarthy | July 9, 2025

County Board Chairperson Nancy Coffey has announced the names of the final candidates for the  position of County Administrator. The Board’s Committee on Administration, which has been leading the search, met on  July 8 to review applications for the position, ultimately advancing four candidates for further consideration. The  Committee is hoping to recommend a candidate to the full Board for confirmation later this month. The next County  Administrator will replace Kathryn Schauf, who announced her retirement earlier this year.   In

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Price Co. Drug Bust, Multiple Arrests

By Morgan McCarthy | July 9, 2025

Sheriff Brian Schmidt and Chief of Police Michael Hauschild are pleased to announce a joint drug  distribution investigation was conducted by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and the Phillips Police  Department. This investigation began in March of 2025. As a result of this investigation, numerous  residential search warrants were executed within and around the City of Phillips. To date, nine individuals  have been arrested in connection with this investigation. The individuals arrested and the charges  referred to the Price County

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New Hat in Ring for WI Governor

By Morgan McCarthy | July 9, 2025

A second Republican is entering the race for Wisconsin governor.  Bill Berrien a manufacturing executive and former Navy SEAL living in Whitefish Bay, announced his candidacy today.  He says he will focus on creating high-paying jobs, lowering taxes, and supporting law enforcement in Wisconsin if elected. Republican Washington County executive Josh Schoemann launched his campaign in May. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers is eligible for a third term, but hasn’t announced if he will run again.

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Labor Day Tradition Continues: Buckshot Run Takes New Path, Partnership

By Morgan McCarthy | July 9, 2025

A Labor Day weekend tradition in Eau Claire is moving forward with help from the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center (CDC).  Recently, CDC formed a partnership with Special Olympics – Eau Claire Adults 3-06 to organize the Buckshot Run and add a new chapter to its decades of history at Eau Claire’s Carson Park. Registration is available for the 2025 event at bit.ly/buckshot25. The two-mile run/walk will take place on Saturday, August 30 at 9 a.m.  The first Buckshot Run was

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Main Character Energy: CVTC Alumna Leads Fall Creek Toward New Library

By Morgan McCarthy | July 9, 2025

The one-room library on Fall Creek’s main drag is modest, with its cozy chairs perched by the only natural light source, shelving units of literary works, and tables in the back corner for offered activities. But Library Director Charlene Conradi, her volunteers, the library board, and now residents of the Village have bigger (nearly 8,000 square feet bigger) plans. Conradi, now 35, has spent the last two years planning for the day Fall Creek Public Library supporters would dig the

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