LOCAL NEWS

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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Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

February 4, 2026

IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems

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Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

February 4, 2026

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage recently done to snowmobile and ATV trail markers on the Chetek

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UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

February 4, 2026

Police say a Sunday night distress call referencing a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence hall appears to have been

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