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Bond Set for Former School Staffer

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WI Connects to DC, Party Line Votes for Bill

WI Connects to DC, Party Line Votes for Bill

Fleeing an Officer Leads to Charges for Black River Falls Man

Fleeing an Officer Leads to Charges for Black River Falls Man

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nearly one in 10 senior citizens in the United States is abused or neglected each year, according to the U.S.…
Xcel Powers Local Nonprofits

Xcel Powers Local Nonprofits

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Xcel Energy Foundation has awarded $305,000 to 58 nonprofits in Wisconsin and Michigan to help provide funding for critical…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There’s a wrongful death lawsuit from a 2019 officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire County. Tyler Meier’s family filed the lawsuit…
Suspects Identified in Zoo Break In

Suspects Identified in Zoo Break In

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police in Baraboo have identified one of the suspects in this month’s zoo break-in. Officers yesterday said 34-year-old Aaron Hovis…
Sparta Superintendent On Leave, Investigation Underway

Sparta Superintendent On Leave, Investigation Underway

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The superintendent in Sparta schools is on leave after an outside investigation found complaints of threats, intimidation, and aggressive behavior.…
Planned Parenthood Preps for Legal Strategy

Planned Parenthood Preps for Legal Strategy

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The first legal challenge to Wisconsin’s abortion law could be filed this week. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s Michelle Velasquez said on Sunday…
Wausau Schools Look to Boost Security

Wausau Schools Look to Boost Security

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wausau schools could be bringing-in an outside expert to help boost security. Wausau Superintendent Keith Hilts says they are looking…
WI Dairy Groups Looks Into “Mooo”La for Milk

WI Dairy Groups Looks Into “Mooo”La for Milk

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
One of Wisconsin’s largest dairy groups wants to change how farmers are paid for milk in this country. The Edge Dairy…
3 Of 4 Republican Candidates Show for Debate

3 Of 4 Republican Candidates Show for Debate

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Republican voters got a look at three of the four candidates running for governor in Wisconsin at the first debate last night…
WI Congressman Introduces Stop WOKE Meals Act

WI Congressman Introduces Stop WOKE Meals Act

News | June 28, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
One Wisconsin Congressman wants Congress to stop the Biden Administration from using school lunch money to push schools to accept new transgender…
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