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Murder Suspect Walks In Front of Semi

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

Madison police say the suspect in a recent murder investigation is dead after walking out in front of a semi truck.  Police are calling it a murder-suicide.  They say the suspect killed his wife at their home in west Madison Sunday afternoon, then walked in front of a semi truck on Interstate-39/90 that evening.

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Fatal Crash in Chippewa Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

A little after 9:30 on the morning of September 11th, The Chippewa County Sheriff’s office received a report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage. Initial investigation shows that a pickup truck driven by the 16 year old female was westbound on CTH X approaching the intersection with 67th Avenue. A passenger car operated by 74 year old Bonnie Tripp was eastbound on 67th avenue. The passenger car entered the intersection and the vehicles collided with the front

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Paws For the Cause Takes it On The Road

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

Sit. Stay. Gooooood boy! Now, FETCH the details about another year of a favorite local event. Scorch and T-Ri from Scorch and the Morning X are out of the cage and taking Paws for the Cause for a ride. Real Rock 929 The X is rockin’ it for the fur babies of the Chippewa Valley as Scorch’s Paws for the Cause is still going strong in the Chippewa Valley and making sure that our area shelters have the supplies they

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21 Years Later

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

The nation has marked another somber anniversary of 9-11.  NBC’s Rehema Ellis has more on the various tributes that took place in honor of the 21st anniversary of 9-11. Vice President Kamala Harris joined families remembering those lost in the terror attacks when two planes struck the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City on 9-11.  At the Pentagon, President Biden vowed to always defend the nation from terrorists.  The First Lady joined others in the

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Chase Leads To Arrest For Arkansaw Man

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

An Arkansaw, Wisconsin, man is in custody after leading police on a chase through Durand. According to the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office, Shawn Bauer led officials on a chase, during which he struck a squad car twice. A taser was deployed during that time but had no effect and Bauer fled. Officials say that for the safety of the community, they did not pursue Bauer through residential yards but was soon found barricaded in him home and apprehended without further incident.

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UW-Health Nurses Strike Averted

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

A tentative agreement has been reached in the UW-Health nurses labor dispute.  Thousands of UW Nurses United members were set to go on a three day strike starting this Tuesday but late last night negotiators representing both sides arrived at a settlement.  The Milwaukee Journal reports that union membership and University Hospital management are reviewing the negotiated settlement details before anything becomes official. The Journal says Governor Evers was in some way involved in the negotiated agreement although no further

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Is 4-H For-U?

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

Enrollment in the Chippewa County 4-H program is open. The program is open to all students, starting with kindergarten up through those who are one year out of high school. The new 4-H year begins October 1st. The program offers activities like archery, horseback riding, and even sleepaway camp. There are also virtual activities as well for students and families that want to participate remotely.

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Look, In the Sky!….

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

Eau Claire Comic Con is back after a two-year hiatus. Fans came out to the Eau Claire County Convention center on Saturday for the seven-hour event. The comic con began 20 years ago and moved to the convention center thanks to a growing community turnout over the years.

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Parts Of Wisconsin See Flash Flood Warnings

By Morgan McCarthy | September 12, 2022

The National Weather Service alerts those in southeast Wisconsin of the probability of flash flooding.  As of late last night seven or more inches of measurable rainfall was registered in Racine County alone.  The NWS advises those living in the region to still take precautions on roadways despite the fact that a Flood Warning expired this morning at 3 a.m.  The warning covered Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties. Flood conditions are expected in urban areas as well as rivers, streams

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We Will Not Forget

By Morgan McCarthy | September 11, 2022

New York City is marking the 21st anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks today in Lower Manhattan.  Visiting Ground Zero in New York City after the attacks, President George W. Bush addressed first responders on a bullhorn.  Family members of loved ones who lost their lives in the attack will read the names of the nearly three-thousand people who were killed on September 11th, 2001.  Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will attend the ceremony at the National

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