LOCAL NEWS

Legislation Aims to Prevent ATM Scams

February 5, 2026

Legislation that keeps cryptocurrency ATMs from being a tool scammers use may come to Wisconsin. Senate Bill 386 would

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Tenants, Travel, Telemarketing! Top Consumer Complaints Ranked

February 5, 2026

In 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) received thousands of written complaints from Wisconsin

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Dunn County Hires Chief Financial Officer

February 5, 2026

Dunn County has filled a key administration position by hiring Brittany Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer.  “Brittany is a collaborative

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More Charges Filed Against Former Medical Worker

February 5, 2026

Additional charges are being filed against a man accused of secretly placing a recording device inside a bathroom at

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Man Sentenced in Drug Case

February 5, 2026

Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa Falls man convicted on federal drug charges.  Shaun Ciokiewicz pleaded guilty in

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Funding Set for Western WI: Water Infrastructure, Fire Engine and More

February 5, 2026

Congressman Derrick Van Orden is announcing 22-million dollars in federal funding for Western Wisconsin.  The funding includes nearly one-point-six-million

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WI State Patrol Seeking Recruits

February 5, 2026

The application window is open for folks interested in becoming a member of the Wisconsin State Patrol.  With a

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New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

February 4, 2026

A new bill addressing school opioid overdose prevention is being introduced. Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Jodi Emersen introduced

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Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

February 4, 2026

Above Photo: Jessica Simon graduated from the nursing program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls in December

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Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

February 4, 2026

The Original Banbury Art Crawl is back this weekend…. With fine art and great Valentines gift ideas! The Banbury

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