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CADOTT MAN FACES HOMICIDE CHARGE

By Morgan McCarthy | August 28, 2018

A Cadott man is facing a homicide charge after a deadly crash. The crash happened early this year, in May, at the intersection of County Highway X and XX, near Cadott when Mavrick Kolpien ran a stop sign and turned in front of another car, causing a collision. His passenger, 23-year-old Zachary Evanson, was killed in the crash.

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BUCKS FOR BUCKY GRADS

By Morgan McCarthy | August 28, 2018

Governor Walker is proposing five-thousand dollars in tax relief to graduates who stay here in BuckyLand. The tax break would offer new graduates a thousand dollars per year for five years.  Those who owe less than a thousand dollars can keep the balance of the credit in cash.  Some education officials are calling it simply a talking point and won’t be effective at keeping graduates in state.

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DOGGIE PADDLE FUR FUN!

By Morgan McCarthy | August 27, 2018

Get ready to prefect your doggies paddle, FUR real as Fairfax Pool will go to the dogs during its “Doggie Swim Fest” from noon-3 p.m, next Monday. All proceeds benefit Eau Claire’s off-leash dog park and the Courthouse Comfort Dog initiative. All dogs participating must show proof of current vaccinations and there will be no people swimming that day. Again, that event is Monday September 3rd and you can get more information on the Eau Claire Parks and Rec website.

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UW STOUT RENAMES BUILDING

By Morgan McCarthy | August 27, 2018

The longest serving Chancellor in Stouts history will soon be honored. A building has been renamed to honor the accomplishments, leadership and legacy of late Chancellor Emeritus Charles W. Sorensen. Chancellor Bob Meyer made that announcement yesterday. The  UW System Board of Regents unanimously approved renaming Millennium Hall as Sorensen Hall. The renaming is effective immediately, although it will take time to erect new signs. A renaming ceremony is scheduled Monday, Oct. 29. Sorensen passed away Feb. 23 in Florida of complications from a

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DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

By Morgan McCarthy | August 27, 2018

If you think you are seeing more cop cars out lately, you are right.  The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in full swing as police agencies across the state crack down on drunk drivers and those under the influence of drugs.  The campaign continues through Labor Day, September 3rd.  There were 161 alcohol related crash deaths in the Badger State last year.  There were also over 24-thousand traffic convictions for operating while impaired in the state.  There

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STORMS HIT CHIPPEWA VALLEY

By Morgan McCarthy | August 27, 2018

You might be rubbing those eyes if you were up shutting windows last night. Chippewa Valley residents are cleaning up after storms rolled through our area.  Strong winds knocked down trees and branches in Lake Hallie neighborhoods and the surrounding area yesterday afternoon.  The storms caused damage in several communities, but no power outages were reported-so there is no excuse to be late to work today.

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VETERANS MEMORIAL PLANNED

By Morgan McCarthy | August 27, 2018

The community of Fall Creek is raising money to bring a veterans memorial to town.  Five local churches came together at a community picnic yesterday to encourage donations to the cause.  The Fall Creek Legion Commander hopes to have meditation benches, a Howitzer, and poles for flags from each branch of service, the American flag, and the our state flag. 

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THE UW BAND PLAYS ON

By Morgan McCarthy | August 26, 2018

The University of -Madison’s longtime marching band director is stepping down.  Michael Leckrone told the band following rehearsal on Saturday that he’s done after the 2018-2019 academic year.  This is Leckrone’s 50th year leading The Badger Band. 

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DEPUTY STABBED IN CHIPPEWA COUNTY

By Morgan McCarthy | August 26, 2018

We now know names of those involved in an officer stabbing over the weekend. It just before 10 on Saturday morning that officers responded to a call of a suspicious person on 90th Street near Highway 29. The caller said his brother, 35 year old Travis A Abbiehl was not taking his proper medication and was acting erratic. Upon deputies’ arrival, they saw a male seated in a vehicle parked on 90th Street holding a knife, being harmful to himself. Deputies

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HUSBAND CHARGED IN WIFE’S DEATH

By Morgan McCarthy | August 26, 2018

There’s an update to a missing person case in central Wisconsin.  Attorney General Brad Schimel and Plover Police Chief announced the arrest of Jason Sypher, who is accused of killing his wife, Krista Sypher, and hiding her body.  Krista Sypher has been missing since March of 2017.  A hearing to set bond is scheduled for TODAY (Monday August 27th) at the Portage County Courthouse. 

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