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The River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival, presented by Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, is back, bringing fall fun and excitement to Altoona, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM at River Prairie Park. This family-friendly event celebrates giant pumpkins and the growers who cultivate them, with thrilling events and activities for all ages. Featured Events: CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

The murder case of Lily Peters will remain in adult court.  An appeals court made the ruling today.  A 16-year-old boy, identified only as C.P-B, is accused of killing Peters back in April of 2022.  He was only 14 at the time.  The defense requested for the case to be moved to juvenile court, but a circuit court judge denied the motion.  The boy’s attorneys appealed, and in a 22-page decision, the appeals court upheld the decision.  It said moving

Flags will fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Wednesday in recognition of 9/11.  Tomorrow is also the State Day of Service and Remembrance.  Nearly three-thousand people lost their lives in the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001.  Governor Evers is encouraging folks, not only to lower their flags, but to engage with their neighborhoods and communities, perform acts of kindness, and take the time to reflect on the significance of the day.

A small business in Wisconsin is recognized as one of the best in the nation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Sky High Marketing in Waukesha is among 100 small businesses that the Chamber considers the “best and brightest in America.”  More than half of those businesses generated over one-million dollars in revenue last year.  The businesses were recognized for excellence in categories, such as innovative growth, commitment to community, and customer service, among others. 

Today, Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman and Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Navy veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “As a former Navy SEAL and member of VFW Post 1530 in La Crosse, I have a special appreciation for everything the VFW does for veterans across the country,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Those who answer the call to serve go through incredible challenges,

The Barron County Jail HSED program for the 2023/2024 school year had  a total of 26 graduates. Last year officials saw a 200% increase of the previous  year with 15 graduates. This year they have a 173% increase. This program  is done with the cooperation of Northwood Technical College. Northwood  Tech was even able to handle a summer option for students to complete  their competencies and graduate after the semester ended.  

With technology changing at such a fast rate, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department is  launching part two of the community tools which will allow you to assist in solving crimes.   Part two of the launch is the camera location tool. This tool will allow you to register the  location of your home or business cameras. By registering your  camera location police DO NOT have access to your camera feed, only the camera location. When minutes count, this tool will allow

Tim McRaith and Denise DeGidio will present “Stout Island: Then & Now” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.  Stout Island, named during the Knapp Stout lumber era, is an integral part of the history of northwest Wisconsin. McRaith and DeGidio will share information about the island, with stories of the past and present. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF THE STORY.

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are just hours away from their first and possibly only debate, less than two months before the presidential election. Tonight’s event in Philadelphia will be the first time the two have ever met in person. The debate was originally supposed to be between Trump and President Biden, but Biden dropped out of the race after intense pressure from his own party following a poor debate performance in June. The 90-minute event, hosted by

An investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found in the Town of Two Rivers over the weekend.  A local deer hunter discovered the remains Saturday and authorities are working to identify them.  Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig is aware of the ongoing case of three-year-old Elijah Vue, who went missing in February.  Investigators are unable to confirm if the remains are related to this case.