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  • Investigation Underway After Human Remains Were Discovered in Manure Pit

    Investigation Underway After Human Remains Were Discovered in Manure Pit

  • Storm System Brings Heavy Rain, Closes WI State Fair

    Storm System Brings Heavy Rain, Closes WI State Fair

  • Ghostlight Players Bring “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” to Mabel Tainter Stage

    Ghostlight Players Bring “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” to Mabel Tainter Stage

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NASA Astronaut and Apollo 13 Commander Leaves Earth

NASA Astronaut and Apollo 13 Commander Leaves Earth

Gov. Evers Signs Act 17

Gov. Evers Signs Act 17

Unique Training Program Receives WEDC Grant

Unique Training Program Receives WEDC Grant

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A unique training program that prepares students to be heavy equipment operators in just six weeks is the first winner…
WI Doctor Makes History

WI Doctor Makes History

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A University of Wisconsin grad is first to complete a rural, OBGYN residency program.  Sue Danielson reports.
UW Stout Students Look Ahead to College, Campus, Connection

UW Stout Students Look Ahead to College, Campus, Connection

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
When University of Wisconsin-Stout moved to an alternative learning method in March 2020 because of COVID-19, Erin O’Brien and Nathan…
Parade of Homes Opens Doors

Parade of Homes Opens Doors

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Parade of Homes is this week. About 17-homes are available to tour, one is…
Lanes Cleared After HWY 29 Crash

Lanes Cleared After HWY 29 Crash

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
All lanes on Wisconsin Highway-29 are open again after a crash this morning.  All eastbound lanes closed near Spring Valley.  5-1-1 Wisconsin tweeted the…
WI Swimmer Makes Splash

WI Swimmer Makes Splash

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A University of Wisconsin swimmer is going into the Hall of Fame as the schools’ first N-C-A-A champion.  Maggie Meyer will be…
Cranberries Are Blossoming

Cranberries Are Blossoming

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Cranberries are blossoming in Wisconsin.  The famous seas of red won’t be visible until the fruit is ready in the fall. …
Smoke Continues After Chemical Plant Fire

Smoke Continues After Chemical Plant Fire

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The chemical plant fire just on the other side of the Illinois border is expected to burn for days. No…
Former Badger Facing Charges

Former Badger Facing Charges

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Badger Hall of fame football player is looking at child sexual assault charges in Minnesota. Authorities arrested 44-year-old Tom…
Man Sentenced in Murder for Hire Case

Man Sentenced in Murder for Hire Case

News | June 15, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s 33 years in prison for a man convicted of sexually assaulting a girl, then trying to have her murdered.…
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