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  • Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

    Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

  • Looking Local: River Falls Woman Earns College Credits in HS, Finishes Degree at CVTC

    Looking Local: River Falls Woman Earns College Credits in HS, Finishes Degree at CVTC

  • DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

    DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

Apology and Essay Part of Agreement for Deer District Fireworks

Apology and Essay Part of Agreement for Deer District Fireworks

News | May 4, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There will be no jail time for the young man who set-off a homemade firework in the Deer District after…
Pool Closure Makes Splash in Chippewa

Pool Closure Makes Splash in Chippewa

News | May 4, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Falls’ leaders still aren’t sure about keeping their pool open past this summer. A number of people turned-out at…
Proposed Drilling Hits Wall

Proposed Drilling Hits Wall

News | May 4, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
As expected, some folks in Marathon County don’t want to see a new mine opened in their communities. County leaders…
Mural Memorial Moves Forward

Mural Memorial Moves Forward

News | May 4, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another memorial to the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack victims is moving forward. Waukesha’s Public Art Committee yesterday approved the design…
WI DNR Changes Walleye Rules

WI DNR Changes Walleye Rules

News | May 4, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you’re heading out for fishing season this weekend, there are some new rules to be aware of. The Wisconsin Department of…
Domestic Incident Ends in Gunfire, Arrest

Domestic Incident Ends in Gunfire, Arrest

News | May 3, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Tuesday, May 3rd , 2022, at about 0814 hours the Altoona Police Department received a 911 call of a…
Crime Could Mean No RNC in MKE

Crime Could Mean No RNC in MKE

News | May 3, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Milwaukee and Nashville are the two finalist cities to host the 2022 Republican National Convention.  Milwaukee could be disadvantaged due…
WI Virtual Learning Summer School Enrollment Opens

WI Virtual Learning Summer School Enrollment Opens

News | May 3, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Enrollment for virtual summer school in Wisconsin is now open.   Wisconsin Virtual Learning offers students in 8th through 12th grade the opportunity to…
City of Altoona and Eau Claire Area EDC Announce 2022 Champion of Arts Recipient

City of Altoona and Eau Claire Area EDC Announce 2022 Champion of Arts Recipient

News | May 3, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Altoona and Eau Claire Area EDC are excited to announce the 2022 Champion of Arts Recipient – Jason…
Chippewa River Update, Trail Closures

Chippewa River Update, Trail Closures

News | May 3, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Recent rain and runoff in the upper Chippewa River watershed have resulted in increased levels on the Chippewa River in…
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