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Speeding Leads to OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | July 27, 2025

Wade Milford Arnold Johnson , 52 years of age, from Maple Wi has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with one child in the vehicle under the age of 16.  On 7/26/25 at approximately 6:30pm, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on US 2 for a speed violation. Upon further investigation the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of

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Packers Name New CEO

By Morgan McCarthy | July 27, 2025

Ed Policy is officially President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers.  He was elected unanimously by the board during the annual shareholders meeting.  Policy takes over for Mark Murphy, who retired after 17 years, upon turning 70.  He has more than a decade of leadership with the franchise as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer.  Coach Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst, and Russ Ball will keep their roles and report to Policy, with no immediate contract changes planned.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and thanks for making us part of it. As we sink into the end of July and the dog days of summer, here’s what Mother Nature has in store. CLICK FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST. Whether you are planning more time on the lake, taking family trips, or simply enjoying some fresh fruit or a cold ice cream treat at home on a hot day, we appreciate you taking some time with us. Every Saturday

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EC Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges, Investigation into More Victims Continues

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

Robert Karstensen, 82 years old, of Eau Claire WI, has been charged with 11 counts of crimes related to sexual assault of a child in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. The crimes he is charged with are alleged to have occurred in the 1990’s and 2000’s. During the course of the investigation leading up to these charges, it was discovered that he may have victimized additional individuals through connections at the Chetek River Campground near Chetek, WI from 1994 –

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WI Lt. Governor Announces Run for Governor

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor is running for governor.  Sara Rodriguez launched her campaign early this morning.  Current Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday that he will not run for a third term.  Rodriguez was elected to the State Assembly in 2020, and was elected Lieutenant Governor alongside Evers when he ran for his second term in 2022.

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Town of Washington Closer to Village Status

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

The town of Washington’s petition to incorporate into a village is now approved.  The Eau Claire County Circuit Court approved the petition Wednesday.  Their next step is to get an approval from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, before incorporation plans are sent to referendum.  If Washington becomes a village, they’ll have to provide services like police and fire.  Residents showed support for the petition following annexations by neighboring towns. 

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Bill Looks to Create Task Force

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

A bill reintroduced in the Wisconsin Legislature would create a task force for missing and murdered Black women and girls.  State Representative Shelia Stubbs says she’s once again urging the state to set up the task force.  The bill passed in the State Assembly in 2024, but it stalled in the senate.  If passed, the task force would be made up of members of law enforcement, survivors, and attorneys.

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Friday Feel Good: Beefing Up Support for Veterans

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

Earlier this month we were celebrating America, our freedoms, and those who defend that. For this week’s Friday Feel Good as we approach the end of the month, we head East.  Long Island high schooler Will Burrell has started a smash burger business where veterans eat free.  A portion of its proceeds also goes to support current military members and their families.  Will teamed up with a local butcher shop to make it happen.  He mentions the Gary Sinise Foundation.  Gary starred in “Forrest Gump” and 

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Gov. Evers Will Not Seek Third Time, Local Party Leaders React

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he won’t seek re-election next year.  In a video posted on X, Evers said he’s not trying for a third term so can spend more time with family.  However, the Democrat did predict he would win if he did run.  Evers said for five decades, his family sacrifiied to give him the gift of service and he now owes it to them to focus on all the things they love doing together.  The move will

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Former Treasurer Pleads Not Guilty

By Morgan McCarthy | July 25, 2025

A Cadott woman is pleading not guilty to accusations that she stole thousands of dollars from a pair of organizations.  Nicole Ruhe was the treasurer on accounts for the Boy Scouts and for the Cadott Basketball Association.  The Boy Scouts say that more than four thousand dollars is missing and Cadott Basketball is missing more than 51-hundred dollars.  Ruhe is charged with two counts of theft from a business setting. 

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