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Ballot Back and Forth Continues

By Morgan McCarthy | July 31, 2023

The back-and-forth over early voting in Wisconsin isn’t ending. The heads of both the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin were on Capital City Sunday in Madison over the weekend. Republican Boss Brian Schimming said the new Republican early voting initiative is a recognition that Republicans can no longer wait for Election Day. Democratic Party boss Ben Wikler said the Republican early voting push is hypocritical, because Republicans criticized early and absentee voting following the 2020 election. The new Republican push is being

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It’s (Not) the Pits! Guac and Roll

By Morgan McCarthy | July 31, 2023

Grab your chips it’s national avocado day.  Brie Tennis with more.

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Investigations Continue into Separate Plane Crashes

By Morgan McCarthy | July 30, 2023

Four people are dead and two are injured after two separate plane crashes in Winnebago County on Saturday.  Officials say a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided mid-air at the Wittman Regional Airport near Oshkosh, killing two people and injuring two more.  Just a few hours earlier, a small plane crashed into the nearby Lake Winnebago, killing both people on board.  The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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CrossFit Games Jump to New Landing Pad

By Morgan McCarthy | July 30, 2023

The 2023 CrossFit Games that begin Tuesday will be the last competition in Madison.  The Alliant Energy Center has hosted the CrossFit Games since 2017 but organizers on Saturday confirmed that the competition will move next year.  CrossFit said in a statement Saturday, “We’ve had an incredible run in Madison and we’re so grateful to the city and local community.”  The statement said the goal is to bring the Games to more regions around the world.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | July 29, 2023

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here. As we slide into the last weekend in July (Whaaaaat?!) it seems we find ourselves wondering how the Summer is going by so fast! If you are feeling the crunch of a whirlwind week, stress of a packed schedule, or simply just want to exhale, you are in the right place. We invite you to start your day in a simpler way with a little “scroll down memory lane.” It’s

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Severe Storms Impact WI Residents

By Morgan McCarthy | July 29, 2023

Power went down in thousands of homes and businesses Friday night as severe storms blew across Wisconsin.  The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and a wave or tornado warnings.  More than 25-thousand Alliant Energy customers lost power, including 13-thousand in Sauk County.  In the Madison area, MG&E reported more than 12-thousand outages.

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Gov. Evers Boost Childhood Education Efforts

By Morgan McCarthy | July 29, 2023

Governor Tony Evers was in Madison Friday for an apprenticeship signing ceremony at the Playing Field.  Six apprentices signed their commitment to take part in the Playing Field’s Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program.  There will be childcare for 100 children, as well as training and observation opportunities for early educators.

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Plump and the Pump

By Morgan McCarthy | July 29, 2023

Wisconsin gas prices jumped four cents on Friday.  The statewide average rose to three-54 a gallon, up from three-50 on Thursday, and three-40 a gallon a week ago.  Friday’s average price for regular was three-45 a gallon in Dane County, three-49 in Sauk County, and three-48 a gallon Columbia County. 

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Friday Feel Good: The Grass is Greener…

By Morgan McCarthy | July 28, 2023

When it comes to Summer in Wisconsin there’s the fun and music, the camping and fishing…and then, the chores-like mowing the lawn.  For this week’s Friday Feel Good we hop on the mower and head out east to meet Marie. Marie has always preferred lawn work to house work, and now this Massachusetts woman, who doesn’t drive anymore but loves mowing her lawn, bought herself a John Deere mower for her 97th birthday.   Marie Erickson stays on top of her lawn duties and  talks

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Local Responders On Scene of Water Rescue

By Morgan McCarthy | July 28, 2023

The Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded early this morning to Hobbs boat landing for a report of a vehicle in the water with one occupant. On arrival, fire crews found a vehicle in the river approximately 50′ off shore, with an adult male sitting on top of the vehicle. Fire crews entered the river with safety equipment and assisted the occupant to shore. The occupant was evaluated by ECFD personnel and did not require medical attention. No further details

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