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New Mental Health Clinic Opens Doors

By Morgan McCarthy | April 10, 2025

After making a big move, a mental health clinic is now open. Authentic Mental Health opened its doors on Eddy Lane and Business 53 in the old Associated Bank building. The clinic provides an array of services like anxiety, depression, counselling for children and much more.  Authentic Mental Health first opened in 2023 in downtown but now made the big move into a much bigger space.

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WI Tornado Drill Planned

By Morgan McCarthy | April 10, 2025

The state of Wisconsin is participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week. Later today a state tornado drill will be run two times. The drills will take place at 1:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. During those times, schools and residents can take their time to practice their plans. As long as there is no severe weather, tornado alarms will go off.

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WI Teen Bound Over for Trial

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

The Wisconsin teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather is being bound over for trial.  Nikita Casap had his preliminary hearing today in Waukesha County.  He’s facing multiple charges including two counts of first-degree homicide.  Prosecutors say he killed Tatiana Casap, his mother, and Donald Mayer, his stepfather, in February.  Casap is then accused of stealing his parents’ car and driving through multiple states before he was arrested in Kansas.  The judge overseeing the hearing says he sees probable

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Beer in Your Ear

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

Milwaukee-based Miller High Life is releasing a beer-infused vinyl record tomorrow.  The company says the record will include original tracks featuring dive bar sounds, including pool balls clacking and the hum of neon lights.  Pre-orders will open tomorrow at 11 a.m.  

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WIN-consin

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

Two Wisconsin lotto players won big this past weekend.  The Lottery says a Badger Five ticket worth 154-thousand dollars was sold at the SAI Mart on Atwood in Madison.  The ticket matched all five winning numbers during last Friday’s drawing.  On Saturday, a Powerball ticket worth 50-thousand-dollars won.  That ticket was sold at a Station Neosho BP in Neosho. 

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Stronger Together Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair Comes to Chippewa Valley

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

If you are looking for resources for improving mental health, the YMCA is planning an event to bring options to the public. Below are the details from the YMCA. Eau Claire Downtown YMCA is excited to host the Stronger Together Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair, offering a wealth of resources focused on substance use disorder recovery and mental health. This event will include a children’s play area, three speakers delivering 15-minute presentations, prize drawings, and much more. The event

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Ready for a Rib Tickler? BBQ Gets Local

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is thrilled to announce  the inaugural BBQ Fest, set to take place on September 6th, 2025 at the Northern Wisconsin  State Fairgrounds.. This exciting new event promises to be a vibrant celebration of local culinary  talent and entertainment offering something for everyone in the community.  The BBQ Fest will feature:  • Mouth-Watering Barbecue: Enjoy a variety of barbecue styles from top local chefs,  amazing regional food trucks and backyard pitmasters. From smoky ribs to savory

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for 5th Offense OWI Near  School Zone in Elk Mound  

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

April 8, 2025 – 8:23 A.M. – A Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic  stop in the Village of Elk Mound near the intersection of Highway 12 and Juniper Street. The driver, who  claimed he had traveled to Elk Mound to purchase laundry detergent, was suspected of being under the  influence of alcohol.   Deputies administered field sobriety tests and continued their investigation, ultimately leading to later  preliminary breath test (PBT) result of 0.234 BrAC. The driver was found to

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Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

A convicted sex offender is sentenced has been sentenced to prison after many cases have been settled. Ben Lashley has been a convicted sex offender since 2016 and on the sex offender registry.  In 2019 Lashley was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child, and last year with five counts of possession of child pornography.  Yesterday, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison with another 10 years of extended supervision.

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Stanley Man Gets More Jail Time After Hiring Hitman To Kill Prosecutor

By Morgan McCarthy | April 9, 2025

A man that is already in jail, is sentenced to even more time after trying to hire a hitman to kill the prosecutor that originally sent him to jail.  Jay Conklin was convicted to a 40-year sentence for two child sexual assault cases.  Police said that two inmates told them that Conklin was trying to get them to kill his prosecutor.  Police called Conklin, acting like one of the inmates cousin. He told them to make it look like a

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