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  • Friday Feel Good: Big Heart in a Small Package

    Friday Feel Good: Big Heart in a Small Package

  • Deadly Crash Under Investigation in Price Co.

    Deadly Crash Under Investigation in Price Co.

  • Dunn County ADRC Has Critical Need for Volunteer Drivers 

    Dunn County ADRC Has Critical Need for Volunteer Drivers 

Looking Local: Fall Sports Report Back to Campus Early

Looking Local: Fall Sports Report Back to Campus Early

Trial Date Set for Deadly Nelson Crash

Trial Date Set for Deadly Nelson Crash

Bond Set in EC Homicide Case

Bond Set in EC Homicide Case

When You’re Ready to Retire…

When You’re Ready to Retire…

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are dreaming of the beach for your retirement days you aren’t alone. But the land of beer and…
Badgers Game Benched Until Thursday

Badgers Game Benched Until Thursday

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Badgers will have to wait until later this week to return to the basketball court.  They were supposed to…
Local Charity Gets New Home

Local Charity Gets New Home

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
A local group dedicated to the youngest members of our community is getting a new home. Children’s Charities, Inc is…
Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Ship to Homes

Free COVID-19 Testing Kits Ship to Homes

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are interested in a home testing option for COVID-19, keep an eye out for a package with free…
Tax Season Opens

Tax Season Opens

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Tax filing season opens today, 17 days earlier than last year.  Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick is a financial advisor with a…
Deadly Crash in Jackson Co.

Deadly Crash in Jackson Co.

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
We now know the names of the three people killed in Saturday’s crash in Jackson County. The sheriff’s office in…
Investigation Continues In Milwaukee Murder Case, Sixth Victim Confirmed

Investigation Continues In Milwaukee Murder Case, Sixth Victim Confirmed

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police are hoping for answers today into why six people were killed inside a home.  Officers first found four men…
WI Hospitalizations Falling

WI Hospitalizations Falling

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
We are waiting to see if Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalization numbers continue to fall. The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said just…
ECPD Holds Physical Tests to Join the Force

ECPD Holds Physical Tests to Join the Force

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Police put some prospective officers through their paces over the weekend. The city’s police department held its physical…
WI Frozen Road Law in Effect

WI Frozen Road Law in Effect

News | January 24, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Don’t be surprised if you see some more big trucks on the road this winter. Wis-DOT on Friday said the…
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