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  • “Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

    “Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

  • Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

    Grant Funding Set for WI County, Domestic Violence Prevention, Support Services

  • ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

    ECFD Looking to Hire Firefighters

Family Fare Set to Close

Family Fare Set to Close

Respiratory Illness Trends Down

Respiratory Illness Trends Down

Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Brookfield luger Marcus Mueller is going to the Olympics.  A representative says he’ll be with Team USA.  His parents built…
Let’s Go to LEGO’s

Let’s Go to LEGO’s

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The “For the Love of LEGO” exhibit is now open in Sparta.  Nerds on a Mission director Peggy Maricle says…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello and welcome to your weekend. Well, to state the obvious, it’s cold. *cue “how cold is it?!” Well, it’s…
Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Open government advocates are putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive WisconsinEye. The state’s version of C-SPAN…
Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin officers may stop prioritizing the breathalyzer on drivers.  A new bill introduced would let police test drivers’ oral fluid…

INFORMATION PORTAL AVAILABLE FOR WEATHER RELATED RESOURCES

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County Emergency Management has activated its Public Information Portal, which provides up-to-date information, resources, and links to available…
Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Ding! The Captain has turned off the seatbelt sign and you are now free to roam about your Happily Ever…
It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dangerously cold weather is hitting the Chippewa Valley.  An extreme cold warning is in effect for the region.  The dangerously…
Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An area lawmaker is pushing an effort to make schools safer.  Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James has introduced the Senate…
NWSF Announces Headliners

NWSF Announces Headliners

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Organizers are revealing several headliners for this summer’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  Country band Sawyer Brown will perform opening night…
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