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Search Continues on WI River

By Morgan McCarthy | April 12, 2025

Wisconsin Dells police say they’re still looking for a missing boater in the Wisconsin river. It’s been a week since Chicagoan Francesco Di Filippo’s boat had capsized where his grandfather’s body was recovered and a cousin survived. Authorities said on Friday water conditions need to improve so crews can continue working. Police are asking the public to report any information.

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Chase Leads to Arrest, Multiple Charges

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

On Friday, 04/10/25, at approximately 11:07pm, the Eau Claire Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near N Hastings Way and Eddy Lane in the City of Eau Claire.  The vehicle was displaying license plates that didn’t match the vehicle they were on and it was known that the name associated with the registration was currently incarcerated.  The vehicle began to flee and a pursuit was initiated. ECPD Officers continued to pursue throughout northside neighborhoods and eventually terminated

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Friday Feel Good: Dogs Best Friend

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

They say that dogs are a mans best friend, but for this week’s Friday feel good, it was a group of friends that helped return a long lost dog, proving that sometimes humans can be dogs best friend, too. A  group of frat guys at the University of Southern Mississippi reunited a woman with her lost dog five years after he went missing.  She never thought she’d see him again, so their reunion was pretty emotional.  The owner of the pup, Debbie Lafleur,

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DATCP Announces Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

The Wis​​consin Departme​nt of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 11 Wisconsin companies received nearly a quarter of a million dollars total in 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food economy. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture and food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market, and distribute locally grown food products. BLBW grants pro​vide consumers with access to more Wisconsin-grown food products, including organic

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Multiple Arrests in EC Drug Bust

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

Nineteen people have been charged in a major drug bust in Eau Claire.  Police arrested 19 people last week and they were formally charged yesterday. The house that was known to be a drug house was located at 1105 Barland Street. Police found almost 20 people in the house when they made the arrests. Police found numerous amounts of drugs along with drug paraphernalia and also stated the house was in poor living condition.  Many of the charged will appear

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La Crosse Mayor Prepares to Step Down

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds gave his final city update as his time in office will be ending.  In his address he thanked everyone and said” it was a great honor and privilege to in the community.”  Reynolds term ends next Friday when mayor-elect Shaundel Washington-Spivey will be sworn into office.

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Downtown Parking Options Up for Debate

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

City leaders along with residents and downtown businesses discussed changes to parking in downtown Eau Claire.  A consultant completed a yearly study and is recommending changes to parking downtown. Two of the four parking ramps are detreating and will need improvements or be completely shut down soon.  The recommendations would be to have people pay for parking on streets. They suggest a one dollar rate in the heart of downtown, and 50 cents as you move away from the heart

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Packers: From Tailgate Tours to Titletown Draft Prep

By Morgan McCarthy | April 11, 2025

The Green Bay Packers tailgate bus tour made a stop in Onalaska. The Annual event brings current and former players along with executives around the state of Wisconsin. Fans greeted players and participated in raffles while the bus tour was in town.  Yesterday’s tour also benefited the Hunger Task Force.  They money from the event will go to the task force and support those who need food. The Bus tour continues for 2 more days as it will make stops

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Taylor Co. Authorities Investigating Deaths

By Morgan McCarthy | April 10, 2025

The Taylor County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public’s help regarding the incident below: On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call requesting emergency medical services at a residence located in the 14000 block of County Road M in the Town of Pershing, Taylor County for two severely injured adults that were located inside the residence. Taylor County Deputies, along with Taylor County EMS services, were dispatched

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Wrong way Intoxicated Driver Arrested in Lake Hallie

By Morgan McCarthy | April 10, 2025

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 10:01pm, a Lake Hallie Police Officer was conducting  stationary traffic enforcement on BUS 53 south of 115th St. in the Village of Lake Hallie, when  he observed a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lane of BUS 53 in the left lane.  Before the vehicle passed his location, he activated his emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop and the vehicle eventually stopped a short distance later. The officer approached the vehicle,  identified the

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