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  • Looking Local: Local Students Explore Career Pathways Through Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Program

    Looking Local: Local Students Explore Career Pathways Through Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Program

  • Vehicle Recovered From Lake Wissota

    Vehicle Recovered From Lake Wissota

  • Looking Local: CVTC Student to Graduate with Position as Officer at RFPD

    Looking Local: CVTC Student to Graduate with Position as Officer at RFPD

Defendant Takes Stand in La Crosse Co. Courtroom

Defendant Takes Stand in La Crosse Co. Courtroom

Plea Deal Reached for Business Theft Case

Plea Deal Reached for Business Theft Case

Familiar Name Returns to City Manager Role

Familiar Name Returns to City Manager Role

JJ Watt Retires

JJ Watt Retires

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
All Pro defensive lineman JJ Watt is retiring from the NFL.  The Pewaukee, Wisconsin native announced on Twitter today that Sunday was…
It’s Not “Snow” Bad! Local Efforts Promote Outdoor Options in Winter

It’s Not “Snow” Bad! Local Efforts Promote Outdoor Options in Winter

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
While getting fit is a common New Year’s resolution, the cold weather months can discourage people from taking advantage of…
Alumni Gifts Boost Local Campus

Alumni Gifts Boost Local Campus

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
In the 1950s and 1960s, when Herb Riebe, Joanne Salm Bauer and Becky Gralow Cranston were attending University of Wisconsin-Stout,…
Winter Lovers, Unite!

Winter Lovers, Unite!

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are ready to get your winter on, Eau Claire is ready for you. All ski trails are open…
Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in WI

Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in WI

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A 14-year-old from Green Bay is the state’s second pediatric flu death. Ava Schmidt’s friends and family remembered her yesterday.…
Electrical Problem Likely Cause of Home Fire

Electrical Problem Likely Cause of Home Fire

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A fire on the day before Christmas was likely traced to an electrical issue. Firefighters in Eau Claire say three…
EC County Looks To Invest Millions

EC County Looks To Invest Millions

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Eau Claire County is looking to spend some of the last of its coronavirus stimulus money on power and water.…
Rolling Out The WI Welcome Mat, Thousands Move Into Our State

Rolling Out The WI Welcome Mat, Thousands Move Into Our State

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The latest Census snapshot shows Wisconsin gained about 12 thousand people. The Census Bureau released the numbers for the past year last…
On Thin Ice

On Thin Ice

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Lake Mendota is frozen over, but the DNR is urging patience for ice fishers. The state declared the lake frozen…
Bucky Bowl Time…OK?

Bucky Bowl Time…OK?

News | December 27, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The Badger football team will close out its season tonight. Wisconsin will take on Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in…
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