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Blocked Pipe Cause of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Morgan McCarthy | February 10, 2026

Investigators have uncovered the source of carbon monoxide that caused two people to fall ill recently in the Town of Pleasant Valley.  Crews initially responded to a home on Balsam Road January 30th with a reported of someone having trouble breathing.  Two people were taken to the hospital for treatment with both found to have a high level of carbon monoxide in their blood.  Investigators say the carbon monoxide poisoning was caused by an ice blockage in a pipe.

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Gov. Evers Pushes Back Against FEMA Assistance Rejection

By Morgan McCarthy | February 10, 2026

Governor Tony Evers is criticizing the Trump administration after Wisconsin was once again denied disaster relief.  Evers said yesterday the decision to reject FEMA assistance for several areas, including Grant County, is “ridiculous” and needs to be reversed.  This latest denial was an appeal made by the state after the original request was denied last year.  Parts of Wisconsin were negatively impacted by storms and flooding last August, which caused damage to public infrastructure.  Evers had declared a state of

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Check Your Glove Compartment! Stanley Powerball Ticket Hits $50K

By Morgan McCarthy | February 10, 2026

A lucky lottery player who recently purchased a Powerball ticket in Chippewa County has hit for 50-thousand dollars.  The ticket sold 401 South Broadway Street Express Mart in Stanley matched four of the five white balls announced in this past Saturday’s drawing.  The winner has 180 days to come forward and claim their prize. CLICK HERE FOR NUMBERS and MORE.

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Red Sox Send Three Players to Suit up in Blue

By Morgan McCarthy | February 9, 2026

The Red Sox are sending a three-player package to Milwaukee. This comes after the Brewers traded third baseman Caleb to Boston. ESPN reports the Red Sox are sending infielder David Hamilton and left-handed pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane to the Brewers as part of the transaction. The trade represents the latest move for both teams as they prepare for the new season. Watch the action then be part of the game recap with our sports guru, Dan Kasper every weekday

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Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | February 9, 2026

Three people are dead after a Saturday morning fire in Burnett County.  Crews responding to a house fire in the Township of Anderson just before 5 a.m. found an intense fire at the scene.  The cause of the fire has not been determined and the names of the victims have not been released.

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Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

By Morgan McCarthy | February 9, 2026

Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on sex crimes charges involving a child victim.  Chippewa County prosecutors say that Spartacus Bruschuk began sexually assaulting the victim when she was between five- and seven-years-of-age and that the assaults continued until she was thirteen.  Bruschuk pleaded guilty to charges including  third-degree sexual assault and has been sentenced to five years in prison.

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It’s the Big Game!

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

Millions of Americans are getting ready for Super Bowl 60. Over 213-million people across the U.S. are expected to watch today’s game, which will feature the New England Patriots battling the Seattle Seahawks for the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The National Retail Federation says football fans are expected to spend over 20-billion dollars on today’s festivities, with most of the money being spent on food and drinks. And if you don’t much care about

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Need a New Ride? Road Trip to Neillsville

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

If you are itching for a funnel cake, but know we are months away from the Midway’s opening, you can scratch your itch for a “fair vibe” in Neillsville just by going to the Clark County Fairgrounds for an indoor auto sale…where you are sure to find a “fair deal!” Details below:

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Glen Flora Company Announces Closures

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

Clothing supplier company Artisans Inc. in Glen Flora is closing. A WARN letter was filed and forty-six employees will lose their jobs starting March. The facility will be permanently closed in September.

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Investigation Continues into Deadly Jackson Co. Crash

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

WI State Patrol Troopers responded to a report of a roll-over crash involving a commercial motorvehicle. The tractor-trailer unit was several hundred feet in the ditch area just before the milemarker 115 westbound exit ramp. When the CMV went off the roadway it struck several trees,causing damage to the cab and trailer. The driver of the unit succumbed to his injuries sufferedduring the crash. Officers on scene are investigating the possibility of another CMV unit beinginvolved causing the semi to

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