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K9 Officer Creed Joins Barron Pack

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2025

There’s a new officer in the pack. Below is the information from Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald regarding K9 Creed: K9 Creed is a male Belgian Malinois / Shepherd mix born in Poland in 2023. K9 Creed and his  handler, Deputy Raymond (Bo) Nelson, are currently in the Saint Paul K9 Academy. The academy is  run by the Saint Paul Police Department. Deputy Nelson received K9 Creed in December 2024 and  started training at the academy in February 2025. K9 Creed and

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WI Healthcare Workforce Growing Slowly

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2025

A new report on Wisconsin health care shows the workforce isn’t growing quickly enough. The State Hospital Association says it needs more doctors, nurses, technicians, and facility managers to keep up with patient demand.  Fox Six News Milwaukee reports most of the concern is for elderly patients who face delays getting into assisted living homes or nursing homes. 

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Mr. Baseball On the Green: Late Broadcaster Bob Uecker To Be Honored During Lombardi Golf Classic

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2025

Bob Uecker will be honored during the Lombardi Golf Classic in June.  The Lombardi Cancer Foundation says the golf competition will include a panel discussion about good memories of Uecker.  Speakers will include Milwaukee Brewers greats Scott Karl and Geoff Jenkins.  The Lombardi Memorial Golf Classic raises funds for cancer treatment and research to honor the memory of late Green Bay head coach Vince Lombardi. 

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Cinder City Preps to Raise Water Levels

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2025

The Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department announces that the Lake Altoona water  level will begin to be raised to normal summer elevation beginning on Monday,  April 14, 2025.   It has been determined that ice-off conditions now exist on the lake. Lake front property  owners will have through April 14 to do any lake front improvements to their property  before the level begins to rise on April 14.   It is expected the lake level will be back to the

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Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2025

Seven people have been arrested in a drug bust in Black River Falls. Police served a search warrant on the 800 block of Pierce Street and found drugs and drug paraphernalia. Drugs found in the house included cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and different prescriptions that tested positive. Six of the people are being held in jail as one was released due to medical issues. The seven individuals ranged in ages 29 to 53. Everyone has been charged and awaiting their initial

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Musk Hands Out Millions at WI Town Hall

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk gave out two one-million dollar checks to two attendees at a town hall in Green Bay on Sunday.  Musk’s political action committee organized the event for people who signed a petition against what it calls “activist judges.”  Musk and his group are backing Republican Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel ahead of Tuesday’s critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The state’s Attorney General had filed a lawsuit against the action, as Wisconsin law bars giving voters anything of value

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Hodag Dome Partially Collapses Due to Weather

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2025

The Hodag dome collapsed after the area lost power and because of the storms that hit the area. The school district of Rhinelander announced that it will be closed while they asses the damage. The dome also had some tears in it from the wind gusts. They hope to get this done in a timely manner and get the dome back up and running.

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The Cheese “Brie-turns” to Original Location

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2025

Cheese Louise is back open after a fire destroyed its original location. The fire took place back in October and the entire Feed Mil Building was a loss. The owner of Cheese Louise, Pat Kelly, were approached by the owners the Northwoods Cycle building and offered them a space in that building. Kelly said he will stay in the building, but talks have begun to re-build in the same spot where they were located.

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Dunn Co. Hit and Run Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2025

On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:14 am, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a 911 call reporting a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on  County Highway Y, between 330th Ave and 370th Ave, in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin.  The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, responded to  the scene. Upon arrival, a woman was located just off of the roadway with fatal

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WI Judge Blocks Lawsuit Against Musk Over Voting Payments

By Morgan McCarthy | March 30, 2025

A Wisconsin judge is allowing Elon Musk to give money to people who vote a certain way.  Jim Forbes has more with a CLICK BELOW:

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