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That’s a Wrap

By Morgan McCarthy | January 21, 2024

The Green Bay Packers have been eliminated from the 2023 NFL Postseason after losing to the San Francisco 49ers last night 24-21 at the Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. The Packer allowed ten points to go unanswered in the fourth quarter. Packers Quarterback Jordan Love had 194 yards on 21 catches and threw 2 touchdowns and interceptions, including a pick to end the game. Running back Aaron Jones ran for just over 100 yards on 18 carries. San Francisco has

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | January 20, 2024

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here and hopefully you’re managing to stay warm while Winter sets in. As January moves along sometimes the days can feel long, stressful, or just simply uninspired. Hey, we get it. That’s why we aim for a simpler start on Saturday morning and ease into the day with a “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just a quick look back at events that happened on this weekend in history before you head

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National Gift Card Day

By Morgan McCarthy | January 20, 2024

It’s time to check your wallet, you may have some free money lying around. Nikka Magahis has more. CLICK BELOW TO HEAR THE STORY:

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VP Harris Plans WI Visit, Speaks Out Against GOP Abortion Bill

By Morgan McCarthy | January 20, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is calling the authors of the Wisconsin GOP Abortion bill “extremists.” The newly proposed legislation would ban abortions after 14 weeks with medical emergency exceptions, and would shorten the time frame for legal abortions by six weeks. Harris says the bill is an “attack on reproductive freedoms.” The Vice President is scheduled to be in Waukesha on Monday for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the abortion ruling that was overturned by the Republican-led Supreme Court

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Funding Headed to Biofuels

By Morgan McCarthy | January 20, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture announced an additional three-and-a-half-million dollars in grants will go towards domestic biofuels. The goal is to help US consumers spend less at gas station pumps while also keeping that fuel clean and renewable. Wisconsin’s USDA State director believes this will help businesses upgrade their infrastructure and expand the availability of homegrown biofuels in Wisconsin. The funding is coming from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

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Free Fishing Weekend in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | January 19, 2024

This is free fishing weekend in Wisconsin. Bob Nack is with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Bob Nack with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says while fishing is free, make sure to use some common sense and watch for others out on the ice.

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Skate Into Winter Fun! Outdoor Rinks are Opening

By Morgan McCarthy | January 19, 2024

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry is excited to announce that Roosevelt, Pinehurst, Boyd, and Putnam Heights warming shelters and outdoor skating rinks will be open starting Saturday, January 20, 2024. Outdoor rinks can be used when the warming shelter is not staffed. Lights are on a timer from 4:00pm-10:00pm. CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

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EC Transit Sees Boost in Riders

By Morgan McCarthy | January 19, 2024

More people used Eau Claire Transit last year than any year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Transit Manager Ty Fadness says about 661-thousand passengers used the Transit in 2023, which is more than 200-thousand more than in 2020. That’s also an increase of 60-thousand from last year. In the fall, a new Eau Claire Transit Center is set to open.

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Friday Feel Good: Hats Off to a Great Vacation!

By Morgan McCarthy | January 19, 2024

During a cold snap like this maybe you are daydreaming of a vacation or planning to take the family somewhere warm for Spring Break.  For this week’s Friday Feel Good we pack the bags and hop on board a story that will have you smiling. When Jake Levine and Kelly Levine took their five-month-old daughter Romey on vacation to Mexico for the new year, the first-time parents said they weren’t sure how the trip would unfold.  But they were surprised by

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Markesan PD Seeking Help in Retail Theft Incident

By Morgan McCarthy | January 19, 2024

The Markesan Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Piggly Wiggly and Citgo in Markesan on the afternoon of 01/18/2024. The suspects were in a black Nissan Titan crew cab with no cover or cap. The suspects entered the above businesses and stole a significant amount of liquor. This was accomplished by one of the suspects distracting the clerk and the other removing the liquor from packaging, placing in a bag and leaving the store. Anyone with

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