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VP and JD Both Plan Visits to EC

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is going to the political hub in the race for president tomorrow. Both Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance, and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be in town. Harris is scheduled to make a stop in Eau Claire with her new VP pick. Vance is set to deliver a speech to the faithful in northwestern Wisconsin. The dual-visit is just the latest sign of how important Wisconsin is in this year’s elections. The latest polls continue

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Bauer’s Lawyer Steps Down, Case Could See Delay

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

There could be another delay in the plea deal for the mom of the missing little boy from Two Rivers.  Katrina Bauer’s lawyer yesterday stepped away from the case, citing a conflict of interest. The change could mean a hiccup for tomorrow’s bail hearing, and that could lead to a delay in Bauer’s guilty plea.  She is reportedly ready to plead guilty to neglect charges connected to her son’s disappearance.  Elijah Vue has been missing since February.  Both his mom

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Altoona Schools Add Overdose Kits

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

Add Altoona Schools to the list of school districts in Wisconsin with Narcan available in their school buildings. Altoona Schools are installing overdose aid kits ahead of the return to school this fall. The kits will go in at Altoona High School, the middle and intermediate schools, and the city’s elementary school. State Senator Jesse James says the idea is to be prepared just in case someone needs overdose medication. The Overdose Response Network is helping bring the kits to

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West Nile Confirmed in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

Wisconsin’s’ public health managers are confirming the state’s first cases of West Nile Virus. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday said the virus has been found in a person in Washington County, and a dead bird in Chippewa County. DHS says the person in Washington County is a blood donor, and his West Nile case was caught in a blood scan, even though he never had any symptoms. West Nile is not uncommon in Wisconsin, and in fact, cases

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Former Governor Talks Spending, Amendments

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

One of Wisconsin’s former governors is supporting the push to give state lawmakers a say in how Wisconsin spends billions of dollars in federal money. Governor Tommy Thompson yesterday said he supports the constitutional amendments that would have the governor work with the legislature to spend any future federal dollars. Thompson said government works best when it works together. There are two amendments on this month’s ballot that would change the constitution, and stop Wisconsin’s governor’s from making all federal

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Beaver Creek Reserve Has a Great View

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

Don’t be surprised to see a lot of people with telescopes in Fall Creek this weekend. The Beaver Creek Reserve has been named one of the best places in Wisconsin to see this weekend’s meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower will happen Saturday night. The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society is hosting a watch party at the Hobbs Observatory, starting at 9 p.m. People will be able to watch the shower and ask questions, free of charge. The Perseid meteor shower

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National Night Out Events in Chippewa Valley

By Morgan McCarthy | August 6, 2024

Tonight is National Night Out, and several local departments across southeast Wisconsin have celebrations planned. The idea is for police to meet their neighbors, and for neighbors to meet their neighbors. Some local departments have already had their National Night Out Celebrations, but many are waiting for tonight. You can find out MORE WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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WI Sees Rain, Flood Watches

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2024

A flood watch will be in effect in parts of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin starting tonight (Mon). The National Weather Service says runoff from heavy rains could result in rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone locations overflowing. The warning starts as far south at Madison and as far north as Wausau, and stretches across the state east to west.  NWS says the flood watch will start tonight in Dane County at ten P-M and last until seven

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Fall Forecast Looking Good for WI Hunters

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2024

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fall forecast series for 2024 is released. The archery and bow deer season is being extended in some areas. The DNR expects good numbers for turkeys, pheasants, and grouse this season. Bear hunters should expect even better success this year than last, because of the abundance of acorns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

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Zumba in the Park!

By Morgan McCarthy | August 5, 2024

Celebrate the summer season with a 90-minute open air dance party featuring local YMCA Zumba instructors Cindy Peterson, Jennifer Schrader, Lauren Haack, Crista Trzebiatowski, Heather Meives, Tara Lemke, and Cinthia Wiebusch! Admission is $10 per partier and all proceeds will go towards the YMCA Annual Campaign, supporting programs such as LIVESTRONG, Membership for All, and Sober Strong! Purchase your tickets through our Facebook Event ‘Zumba in the Park’, the “Register Here” buttons in this email or bring cash to the event. MORE INFO WITH AN EASY

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