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Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

Interim U.S. Attorney Named to Permanent Position

Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

Sustainability Committee Seeking Applicants

Leinie’s Leading Lady

Leinie’s Leading Lady

On This Day…

On This Day…

News | May 14, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Thank you for stopping by. We are happy you’re here. After a week that can sometimes feel long and…
Demonstration Planned in Madison

Demonstration Planned in Madison

News | May 14, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There are headlines on both sides of the abortion issue today in our state. We will show you different sides…
WI DNR Confirms Bird Flu in Fox

WI DNR Confirms Bird Flu in Fox

News | May 14, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
State agriculture and natural resources officials say three foxes have tested positive for bird flu.  Lindsey Long with the Wisconsin…
Six Face Charges in Deadly Explosion

Six Face Charges in Deadly Explosion

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Six people are being charged in connection with the deadly 2017 explosion at the Didion Milling Inc. plant in Cambria. …
Deputy And K9 Escape Squad Car During Flash Flood

Deputy And K9 Escape Squad Car During Flash Flood

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
A sheriff’s deputy in northern Wisconsin escapes his squad car after it breaks through the pavement during a flash flood.  The Oconto…
Semi Truck Crash, Fires Disrupt Traffic

Semi Truck Crash, Fires Disrupt Traffic

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eastbound Interstate-90/94 closes north of Wisconsin Dells after two semi trucks crash and catch on fire.  The Wisconsin State Patrol hasn’t said what caused…
Friday Feel Good: Debt Free After Kindness Surplus

Friday Feel Good: Debt Free After Kindness Surplus

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
From the ham sandwiches to potato salad and the hat toss to future plans, it’s that time again!  Graduation season. This…
Barron Co. Sheriffs Department Investigates Suspicious Death

Barron Co. Sheriffs Department Investigates Suspicious Death

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department was called to Mayo Hospital in Barron for an unresponsive…
Investigation Continues After Shots Fired at Buffalo Co. Business

Investigation Continues After Shots Fired at Buffalo Co. Business

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Friday May 13, 2022 at about 2AM the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Hold Up…
WI Coronavirus Hospitalizations Creep Up; Local Treatments Available

WI Coronavirus Hospitalizations Creep Up; Local Treatments Available

News | May 13, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
More people are in the hospital with the coronavirus than last week. The state’s Hospital Association yesterday said 356 people…
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