LOCAL NEWS

Man Accepts Plea Deal in Pornography Case

February 11, 2026

In Barron County, a defendant charged in a child pornography cases is accepting a plea deal.  Authorities report they

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Trails Closing in Chippewa Falls

February 11, 2026

Snowmobile trails are closing today in Chippewa County.  The Chippewa Valley Snowmobile Organization reports the closure is due in

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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

February 10, 2026

A man is pleading not guilty after he allegedly lit a Wisconsin Rapids house on fire.  Last September, Michael

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WI Sees Uptick in Unemployment

February 10, 2026

First time filings for unemployment are increasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says

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WI Gas Prices Below National Average

February 10, 2026

Gas prices across Wisconsin remain well below the national average this week.  Triple A says the current cost per

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Folk Arts Festival Brings Something for Everyone, Features Tattoo Exhibit

February 10, 2026

Where else can you get a tattoo, learn about sour dough bread making, enjoy live music with a Grammy-nominated

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Looking Local: UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute first in U.S. to Use Reality Goggles for Animal Handling Training 

February 10, 2026

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a cow? When your job is

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Longtime Local Business Celebrates 50 Years

February 10, 2026

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, along with Denny’s Appliance, announces a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 50 years

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Former Teacher Pleads Not Guilty

February 10, 2026

A former Rusk County teacher accused of sending a topless photo of herself to a teenager is pleading not

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Blocked Pipe Cause of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

February 10, 2026

Investigators have uncovered the source of carbon monoxide that caused two people to fall ill recently in the Town

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