LOCAL NEWS

Fall Fest Coming Up in Downtown EC

August 27, 2025

Are you ready to soak up Autumn Vibes? “Fall Fest is more than just a street festival—it’s a chance

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Services Planned for Barron Co. Officer

August 27, 2025

Funeral services are being held this week for Barron Police Department Officer Ben Smith.  Smith died unexpectedly while off-duty

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Federal Judge Allows Trial for WI Judge

August 27, 2025

A federal judge is allowing Hannah Dugan’s case to go to trial.  Dugan’s case was set to go to

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Man Pleads Guilty to Faking Death, Fleeing USA

August 27, 2025

A Wisconsin man who faked his own death and fled the country will spend 89 days in jail.  Ryan

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New Information about UW-Platteville Murder

August 27, 2025

New information about the UW-Platteville murder-suicide shows online searches made before the crime.  A police report says Hallie Helms

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Rice Lake Man Arrested in MN, Child Solicitation

August 27, 2025

A Wisconsin man is in custody in connection with a child solicitation investigation.  An undercover detective exchanged texts with

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Eau Claire Seeking Nominations for Sustainability Awards

August 26, 2025

Do you know of someone or a business that has achieved sustainability success that  deserves public recognition?  For the

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Get the Scoop: Chetek Ice Cream Shop Wins Big

August 26, 2025

A Barron County ice cream shop won big at the 2025 World Dairy Expo.  Judges named Kurschner’s Premium Ice

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Man Accused of Faking His Own Death Appears in Court

August 26, 2025

The Wisconsin man who faked his own death and fled the country will be sentenced today.  Ryan Borgwardt staged

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WI DNR Plans Labor Day Trail Patrols

August 26, 2025

More law enforcement will patrol Wisconsin trails this Labor Day weekend to look for unsafe ATV and UTV driving. 

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