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Cyber Monday Safety Reminders

By Morgan McCarthy | December 1, 2025

Western Wisconsin shoppers will be among those searching for holiday deals on this Cyber Monday.  Analysts predict sales figures today could reach above 14-billion dollars.  Experts are advising folks to be careful shoppers — offering tips including to beware of deals that appear on the surface to be too-good-to-be true.  Always read the details.  Shoppers are also advised to pay with a credit card to help if they need to dispute unauthorized charges and to make sure they are buying

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WI State Patrol Looking to Add Staff

By Morgan McCarthy | December 1, 2025

The Wisconsin State Patrol is looking to add to its ranks next month.  The agency posted on social media that it’s preparing to hire for the next recruiting class starting January 11th.  That process will continue through February 15th, which then follows a long process of background checks, offers, and exams.  The recruiting class would begin in July and graduates would be celebrated in December.

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Badgers Wrap Up Season with a Loss

By Morgan McCarthy | December 1, 2025

The Wisconsin Badgers football season is over following another loss.  The Badgers played in a snowy Minneapolis on Saturday and lost to Minnesota 17 to 7.  Wisconsin finishes the year with a record of four wins and eight losses.  It’s the first time UW-Madison has had back-to-back losing seasons since the early 90s.  Wisconsin’s athletic director confirmed last month Luke Fickell will be back as the school’s football coach. Watch the action then be part of the game recap with

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | November 29, 2025

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! Here we are on the other side of Thanksgiving. Are you still managing to make the leftovers for lunch and pick at the last of the pies? As we get into what for many is the “for real, real” rush of the holiday season life can seem like a whirlwind of social activities, lists, budget stress, and all of the other “life” stuff that creeps in. It can be a

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I-94 Crash Leads to OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | November 29, 2025

Tejuan Andre Heavens, 41 years of age, from St. Paul, MN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper responded to a two-vehicle property damage crash on Interstate 94 near the eastbound rest area. The Trooper observed signs of possible impairment from the driver of the striking vehicle. A roadside investigation

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Speeding Leads to OWI

By Morgan McCarthy | November 29, 2025

Ta’mesha Ataneen McIntosh, 31 years of age, from Tampa, FL has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violation. Upon contact with the driver he detected the odor of intoxicants and observed signs of possible impairment. The Trooper also observed two

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Looking Local: CVTC Nursing Student Juggles Priorities, Digs Deep to Graduate

By Morgan McCarthy | November 28, 2025

It’s no surprise that Nicole Bateson will graduate from Chippewa Valley Technical College this month as a registered nurse. For the better part of a year, she has been the primary support person for a family member who is struggling with mental health. “It has been an emotionally, physically, and financially taxing year,” she said. “To say I have been concerned for their well-being and life would not be an understatement.” However, Bateson, 34, of Chippewa Falls, was determined to

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Black Friday, Hot Cocoa, Bright Lights

By Morgan McCarthy | November 28, 2025

We are now on the other side of Thanksgiving, which means for many the holiday season is in full swing. Western Wisconsin shoppers will be among those out looking for deals today on this Black Friday. Most experts are predicting increased sales figures over last year — though generally not because of better pricing for consumers. This year’s tariffs are expected to have their impact on pricing and will negate what might have been better sale offers. Ready to turn

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Motown Throwdown! Packers Dish Up Thanksgiving Day Win

By Morgan McCarthy | November 28, 2025

The Green Bay Packers outlasted the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day 31-to-24. Jordan Love threw four touchdowns, two of them going to Dontayvion Wicks. The Packers improved to eight, three and one and hold a potential playoff tiebreaker after beating Detroit twice this season. Next up for Green Bay is Chicago on December 7th at Lambeau.

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Traffic Stop Leads to OWI for MN Woman

By Morgan McCarthy | November 28, 2025

Samantha Hakala, 33 years of age, from St. Paul, MN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on Hwy 53 near Gordon for failure to stop at a stop sign. During contact with the driver the Trooper observed indicators of impairment. He also observed three minor passengers in

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