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Former VP Biden in WI; Addressing Coronavirus, Message of Unity

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden was campaigning in Manitowoc.  Biden said many lives could have been saved if President Trump had acted sooner.  The former VP accused Trump of incompetence and said, sadly, it’s not over.  Biden said Trump froze and panicked and argued that the crisis is too big for him.   Wisconsin is a key battleground state in this year’s presidential election.  Coronavirus cases in Wisconsin have topped 100-thousand with 12-hundred-and-24 deaths. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden claims Americans cannot become numb

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WI Restaurants Hit Hard

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

 A survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association indicates a third of Wisconsin’s restaurants will probably not be in operation six months from now.   Wisconsin is home to more than 16-thousand restaurants.  Many owners say consumer spending is well below normal with sales down over 35-percent.  Staffing levels are down an average of 30-percent. 

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GO PACK GO…ONLINE!

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

The Green Bay Packers are hosting a virtual pep rally on Saturday before the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.  The Packers Everywhere Virtual Pep Rally will be Saturday at 6 p.m. Central on Packers-dot-com.  Fans will have a chance to win prizes and listen in on a question and answer session with Packers President Mark Murphy.  Former players will also add their opinions on Sunday night’s game.  The virtual event is free to attend.

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From Megabucks to Mega Retired

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

A Neenah man is putting in for early retirement after winning nearly two-million-dollars in Megabucks.  Lottery officials today say Leonard McIlhone bought the winning ticket for the September 5th drawing at the Mobile West in Neenah.  The one-dollar investment ended up being worth one-point-nine-million-dollars. 

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Rice Lake Man Arrested in Barron Co. Homicide Case

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

A man is under arrest after a shooting in Barron County. On Sunday, September 20th, at 12:55 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a female at 1138 27th Street, Chetek stating she located her son outside and not breathing with blood inside the house. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with a Wisconsin DNR Warden arrived on scene and located 23 year old Garrett Macone, of Chetek, deceased outside the residence. Detectives from

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Altoona Man Injured in Buffalo Co. Crash

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

An Altoona man was injured in a crash in Buffalo County. It was on September 20th when the Buffalo County Dispatch Center received an emergency call reporting a single motorcycle crash on Highway 88 near County Road U in the Town of Lincoln. It was reported that the driver of the motorcycle was injured, but awake and talking. Upon arrival, emergency crews, the driver of the motorcycle, 59 year old Robert J. Sumner of Altoona, was responsive and answering questions

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WI Winter Sports Frozen

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

Winter sports are suspended for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference through the end of the year. The conference announced the decision Friday after holding several meetings over COVID-19 safety protocols. Winter sports included in the suspension are men’s and women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track and field, women’s swimming and diving, and wrestling. The conference says it’s working on a plan to resume competition in the spring.

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Menomonie Meeting Could Revisit Mask Mandate

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

The Menomonie City Council could revisit a proposed city-wide mask ordinance tonight. The council postponed a vote to require masks in public places last Thursday night. Councilmembers will meet virtually to discuss new agenda items like purchasing equipment for the Community Services Building, establishing polling places for the upcoming election, and budget transfers for the end of the year. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Zoom. 

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Deadly Crash in Chippewa Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

It was Saturday, September 19th, a little after 7:30 in the evening when the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motorcycle vs vehicle crash with injuries on STH 64 at 205 th St. in the Township of Cleveland.    Preliminary investigation suggests a SUV was traveling eastbound on STH 64 and upon entering into a curve in the roadway crossed the center line and was struck by a motorcycle traveling westbound bound. The operator of the motorcycle,

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Biden to Visit WI

By Morgan McCarthy | September 21, 2020

After political attention from both President and Vice President Pence, Wisconsin now plans for a visit from Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. On Monday, September 21, Joe Biden will travel to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  We will get more details about that visit in the coming hours. We also know that Jill Biden will be joining western Wisconsin’s Democratic congressman for an online campaign event this week. The Biden campaign says Jill Biden will join Congressman Ron Kind for an event on Wednesday,

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