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  • Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

    Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

  • WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

    WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

  • Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

    Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

Webbed Feet, Web Famous

Webbed Feet, Web Famous

News | May 21, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Firefighters in Wausau are internet-famous for their latest duck rescue . Crews rescued six orphaned ducklings out of a storm…
EC City Co. Health Department Updates Guidelines

EC City Co. Health Department Updates Guidelines

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Health Department is adapting their recommendations in light of  recently updated CDC guidance and the decision by the Eau…
One Year, One Big Difference

One Year, One Big Difference

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
What a difference a year makes.  According to unemployment numbers released today by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development the state’s unemployment…
WI Daily Coronavirus Cases Under 450

WI Daily Coronavirus Cases Under 450

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 There are 448 new COVID-19 cases being confirmed in Wisconsin today.  The Department of Health Services says that number boosts the total…
Buck(y) Naked at Capitol

Buck(y) Naked at Capitol

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can drop their masks at the state Capitol.  The governor’s office says today…
Body Cameras Get the “OFF” Button at Capitol

Body Cameras Get the “OFF” Button at Capitol

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The budget committee in the Wisconsin legislature is voting down body cameras for State Capitol Police.  Governor Tony Evers had proposed spending…
Arrests Made in Dunn Co. Hatchet Attack

Arrests Made in Dunn Co. Hatchet Attack

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
On May 19th a Dunn County Investigator and a Menomonie Police Investigator, both assigned to the West Central Drug Task…
WI Ties for Low Unemployment Rates

WI Ties for Low Unemployment Rates

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The latest jobless numbers are out this morning.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says first-time and ongoing unemployment claims…
How to Toss and Trash the Masks

How to Toss and Trash the Masks

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The masks can come off of fully vaccinated people in Eau Claire and disposable ones can be thrown in the…
Local Sale to Benefit Chippewa Humane Association

Local Sale to Benefit Chippewa Humane Association

News | May 20, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Humane Association is fundraising to care for its visitors.  They’re selling dozens of kennels, cages, and pet storage…
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