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VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Fewer Hats in the Ring

Fewer Hats in the Ring

News | January 7, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The list of possible city managers is smaller this time around. Eau Claire says just 37 people have applied for…
WI Lawmakers Tackle Covid-19 Immunity, Health Officials Urge Vaccines, Hospitalizations Up

WI Lawmakers Tackle Covid-19 Immunity, Health Officials Urge Vaccines, Hospitalizations Up

News | January 7, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There is a push to put natural coronavirus immunity on the same level as coronavirus vaccinations and regular testing in Wisconsin.…
MKE Schools Go Virtual

MKE Schools Go Virtual

News | January 7, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kids in Milwaukee Public Schools will be learning from home for the next week-and-a-half. The city’s school board yesterday decided…
WI Man Facing Life in Prison

WI Man Facing Life in Prison

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin man is convicted of helping conceal a woman’s death.  Emerson Reed pleaded guilty earlier this week to arson used in…
Marathon Co. Takes on Marijuana Fines

Marathon Co. Takes on Marijuana Fines

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Marathon County is considering lessening fines for pot possession.  The County Public Safety and Health and Human Services Committees met…
Winning Ticket Sold in Green Bay

Winning Ticket Sold in Green Bay

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
A lucky Wisconsin winner from the January 5, 2022, Powerball drawing hit a major jackpot! A winning Powerball ticket worth an estimated…
Local Cases Surge, Health Depts. Update Protocol

Local Cases Surge, Health Depts. Update Protocol

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Valley is now experiencing the case surge that was  expected following holiday gatherings and because of the highly…
HSHS Updates Visitor Policies

HSHS Updates Visitor Policies

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
As COVID-19 and the rapid spread of omicron continues to impact our communities, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Wisconsin…
New Plan Would Change WI Bail System

New Plan Would Change WI Bail System

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The latest plan to change Wisconsin’s bail system would set mandatory-minimums for some crimes. State Senator Julain Bradley yesterday introduced a…
Hitting Pause on the Pews?

Hitting Pause on the Pews?

News | January 6, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There’s a push for people to stop going to church for next month or so. The Wisconsin Council of Churches yesterday said…
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