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  • Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

    Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

  • New Pope Has Midwest Connections

    New Pope Has Midwest Connections

  • Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

    Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

Tomah High School Threat Deemed Not Credible

Tomah High School Threat Deemed Not Credible

Calling All Foodies!

Calling All Foodies!

DNR Sets Sights on Shooting Range Improvements

DNR Sets Sights on Shooting Range Improvements

April Showers…

April Showers…

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Severe thunderstorms are headed for the central U.S. this week.  To start the week and going into mid week there…
Cancelling Student Debt 101?

Cancelling Student Debt 101?

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
President Biden would welcome a congressional bill canceling ten-thousand dollars in student debt. So said Press Secretary Jen Psaki during…
Fire Risk Prompts State of Emergency

Fire Risk Prompts State of Emergency

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A high threat of fire is prompting Governor Tony Evers to declare a State of Emergency.  The Department of Natural…
WI Adds 300+ New Coronavirus Cases

WI Adds 300+ New Coronavirus Cases

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The number of COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide now tops 580-thousand.   Wisconsin health officials reported 307 cases over the last 24 hours. …
Wausau Center Mall Closes

Wausau Center Mall Closes

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wausau Chamber of Commerce announces the closure of the Wausau Center Mall.  The closure is effective immediately.  The mall…
Otters Arrive at Henry Vilas Zoo

Otters Arrive at Henry Vilas Zoo

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The family of animals at Henry Vilas Zoo is expanding with the birth of three otter pups.  The pups were…
Mass Vaccination Site Set for Zorn Arena

Mass Vaccination Site Set for Zorn Arena

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new regional COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena is scheduled to…
WI Spring Primary Election Coming Up

WI Spring Primary Election Coming Up

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The 2021 Wisconsin Spring Primary Election is tomorrow. To find your polling place, visit my-vote-w-i-dot-gov WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE. There you…
Hooray, Trails!

Hooray, Trails!

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire is a great place for trail-riders, or walkers, or hikers. The city is home to the second longest…
Ick to the Ticks

Ick to the Ticks

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
As the weather warms up and spring sets in, ticks and other bugs are likely to come out. The Eau…
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