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Deadly Dunn Co. Crash Leads to Arrest

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

A deadly crash leads to an arrest. It was just before 4 in the morning on Monday, February 22nd when Troopers from the Wisconsin State Patrol, along with deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office responded to I-94 near milepost 55 for a one-vehicle rollover crash with injuries. A 2008 Dodge Durango was westbound on I-94 when it lost control and rolled into the ditch. An occupant in the rear seat, 35 year old Magdeleno Enriquez Torres, was pronounced deceased

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WI Adds Over 700 New COVID-19 Cases

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

The total number of COVID-19 cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic is now over 561-thousand.  The state Department of Health Services reported 747 new cases today.  There were also 25 additional deaths confirmed, bringing the death toll to over 63-hundred-and-40.  There are over 84-hundred active COVID cases in the state. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS

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WI Cold Case Now on FBI Website

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

The case of a man missing from North Fond du Lac since 1995 is now on the FBI website.  James Ruland was last seen October 26th, 1995 hitchhiking in North Fond du Lac.  His car was found a month later at the Stretch Truck Stop near North Fond du Lac.  His personal items were in the vehicle and the keys in the ignition.  Ruland’s DNA profile has been entered into the nationwide database.  His family is offering a 15-thousand-dollar reward

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“People First” Approach Brings Award to UW STOUT Assistant

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

A familiar face on a local campus was recently recognized for more than just bringing smiles to the college. Bethany Risler received the University Staff Employee Appreciation Award for February at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Risler, of Menomonie, is a Human Resources assistant. She has worked at the university eight years. Chancellor Katherine Frank presented Risler with the award. Risler’s nomination stated: “Bethany is a UW-Stout graduate. She radiates the term we use, Stout Proud. Bethany’s job changed incredibly (like many

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Fundraiser Hopes to Raise “Spirits”

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic’s twist on its annual fundraising event, “Raise Spirits, Give Hope…in a Box,” continues in March with “Cocktails for Spring Fever,” sponsored by Scheels, Peace Church, Prevea Health, and Frandsen Bank & Trust.  The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic is offering community members the opportunity to support our community’s Clinic and enjoy food and beverages in the comfort of their own homes with a series of monthly fundraising events called “Raise Spirits, Give Hope…in a Box.” Specially

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Challenge Urges Active Communities

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

Cities and towns across Wisconsin are hosting the first ever Community Fitness Challenge! The “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Challenge invites all community members to participate in a virtual challenge to promote active lifestyles, connect people to the outdoors by encouraging use of our parks/trail systems, and engage Wisconsin communities in a friendly competition! All active minutes count (not just running/walking), so let’s get moving Eau Claire! The winning community will receive a trophy, and all participants receive a T-shirt. While

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Local Hospitalizations Down

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

Hospitalizations are down significantly in Eau Claire. Local hospitals were treating nearly half of their patient populations for COVID-19 in November and December, but those cases have gone down to just a few patients today. There are 30 people hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Northwest region of Wisconsin, according to the state health department.

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Blugolds Get Silver Medal

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is the highest ranked public university in the state for being a military-friendly institution. The school says according to rankings from military media company VIQTORY UW-Eau Claire is among four Wisconsin public universities awarded a silver medal for being in the top 20-percent of its top ten schools. That’s an improvement from last year when the university received a bronze medal.

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Speeding Leads to 4th OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

A 28-year-old man is facing charges after he was arrested for his fourth OWI. The Wisconsin State Patrol says Steven was stopped along Interstate 39-90 near Edgerton for speeding 17-miles-an-hour over the limit.  Skuldt is charged with 4th offense operating while intoxicated, operating with a revoked driver’s license, speeding, and violation of probation.

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Local Firefighter in Critical Condition

By Morgan McCarthy | February 24, 2021

A freak accident has a Cornell firefighter in critical condition at a local hospital. Fire Chief Dennis Klass says firefighter Justin Fredrickson was wounded when a gun inside a burning home went off last Friday. The bullet hit Fredrickson in the stomach. Fredrickson is a 16-year veteran of the fire department. He has already had two surgeries and is looking at a third.

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