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  • Looking Local: Altoona Man Turns Life Around, Will Graduate from CVTC

    Looking Local: Altoona Man Turns Life Around, Will Graduate from CVTC

  • Health Department to Begin beach Water Quality Testing

    Health Department to Begin beach Water Quality Testing

  • ClearSky Health Announces Plans for EC Hospital

    ClearSky Health Announces Plans for EC Hospital

Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

City of Clear Water Receives Payment for Water Contamination

City of Clear Water Receives Payment for Water Contamination

Empty Bowls Returns for 25th Year

Empty Bowls Returns for 25th Year

UPDATE on I94 Multi-Vehicle Crash

UPDATE on I94 Multi-Vehicle Crash

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
We now have an update of a crash involving a State Trooper earlier this week. The driver of the striking…
WI Zoo Seeking Suspects in Bobcat Break-In

WI Zoo Seeking Suspects in Bobcat Break-In

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin Zoo is looking for someone who climbed into a bobcat exhibit, and then posted pictures on social media.    Sue…
Construction Reminders for Cinder City

Construction Reminders for Cinder City

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
There are several traffic projects going on in Altoona beginning today. Affected roads can be found on the City of…
Splashing into Summer Jobs

Splashing into Summer Jobs

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The closest major city to Eau Claire is being recognized as one of the best places to have a summer…
Paper Mill Fire Under Investigation

Paper Mill Fire Under Investigation

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators say it’s too soon to know what caused the fire at the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids. The fire broke…
A “Hole” Lot of Questions Remain

A “Hole” Lot of Questions Remain

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Forecasters are baffled by a 12-pound chunk of ice that a homeowner says crashed through their roof yesterday morning. The…
Sturgeon Makes Big Splash

Sturgeon Makes Big Splash

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Who knew there were such big fish in the water at Phoenix Park? Ten-year-old Christian Severud hauled a five-foot sturgeon…
WI Gun Debate in Crosshairs

WI Gun Debate in Crosshairs

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
There is almost no way Wisconsin’s latest proposed gun law will actually become law. Republicans at the statehouse yesterday said they…
Fireworks Fizzle in Some Cities

Fireworks Fizzle in Some Cities

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Folks in Wausau will be on their own for the Fourth of July this year. Organizers yesterday canceled the annual…
US Senator Pushes for Answers

US Senator Pushes for Answers

News | May 26, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator says he wants answers from Dr. Anthony Fauci. Senator Ron Johnson this week sent a letter…
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