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Vernon Co. Teenager in Faces Charges After Armed Robbery

By Morgan McCarthy | May 27, 2025

In Vernon County, a teenage suspect is facing charges in connection with the armed robbery of a Genoa convenience store.  A clerk at the store says a suspect armed with a gun came in demanding cash around 10 a.m. Monday.  The clerk was able to provide a description of the suspect to officers and a fifteen-year-old boy was taken into custody soon after.

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Changes on Tap for Bloomer Brewing

By Morgan McCarthy | May 27, 2025

This week marks the last for Eau Claire’s Bloomer Brewing Company.  Owners of the brewery, opened in 2013, say the realities of business have led them to the decision to close.  This Saturday will be their last day of operations.

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Ground Breaks for New WI Veterans Memorial

By Morgan McCarthy | May 27, 2025

Work is getting started on a veteran’s memorial in the city of Wauwatosa.  A groundbreaking for the project was held at Hart Park yesterday.  Army veteran Alex Kaleta has been leading the effort to make the memorial a reality for nearly six years.  He says they hope to have the seven-foot-tall granite monument in place by this November but they will need additional donations to complete the project.

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Honoring Our Heroes

By Morgan McCarthy | May 26, 2025

“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”  -A.Lincoln Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. “On Memorial Day, in Wisconsin and across America, we are called upon

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WI DNR Asks for Beach Input

By Morgan McCarthy | May 26, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to share information for the state’s Beach List again this year.  The program allows people to see updates on recreation areas along the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coasts.  Folks can provide details on conditions and safety at boat launches and other public access points.  The beach list is posted and you can SEE MORE WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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Cyber Incident Causes Cellcom Service Issues

By Morgan McCarthy | May 26, 2025

Cellcom is reporting progress on restoring service for customers in Wisconsin.  Over the weekend the company said many subscribers are able to use their phones again and full service could be back for everyone at any time.  They did warn that disruptions are still possible as part of the restoration process.  Last week, Cellcom CEO Brighid Riordan confirmed that a cyber incident is behind the service outages.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | May 24, 2025

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! With the unofficial start to summer underway, you’re likely feeling the mix of thrill and overwhelm that can come with the busy months ahead. Schools let out while obligations set in. But, it’s a special time of year here in Wisconsin and we like to soak up as much of it as we can. On that note, you can CLICK HERE for your First Alert Forecast to see if you should be packing hoodies at

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Eau Claire County Launches Recruitment for New County Administrator

By Morgan McCarthy | May 24, 2025

 Eau Claire County announced the official launch of its search for a new County  Administrator. The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for overseeing county  operations, managing the annual budget, and implementing policies established by the County Board. This  critical leadership role ensures that county services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with  community needs and Board priorities outlined through the strategic plan.  “We are committed to finding a leader who brings a strong vision for

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Friday Feel Good: From “I do” to DQ

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2025

Coming up on June Dairy Month and wedding season, we find plenty of reasons to celebrate this time of year, but for this week’s Friday Feel Good we combine both ice cream and love to create the perfect dish and a sweet twist on one couple’s Happily Ever After… Dairy Queen catered a Texas wedding for free after the bride made an impassioned appeal on TikTok.  They don’t usually do weddings, but said it was a no-brainer because the groom’s

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Alleged Cockfighting Ring Busted in Clark Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | May 23, 2025

 Yesterday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 160 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation in Clark County, Wisconsin.  Law enforcement served a search and seizure warrant on a residential property around 9 a.m. Roosters were isolated in individual cages, and dead chicks were found strewn throughout the property. Responders noted that most of the birds had no apparent access

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