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  • Ashley For the Arts Welcomes Local Stars to Stage

    Ashley For the Arts Welcomes Local Stars to Stage

  • Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Croix Co.

    Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Croix Co.

  • Looking Local: Salt Life! Groundskeeper Rebuilds Sweet New Salt System

    Looking Local: Salt Life! Groundskeeper Rebuilds Sweet New Salt System

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

Spongy Moth Research Continues

Spongy Moth Research Continues

Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

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…
Milwaukee Sees Jump in Violence

Milwaukee Sees Jump in Violence

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 It’s another measure of Milwaukee’s violent year. TMJ4 is reporting that Milwaukee’s non-fatal shooting total is nearly double what it…
Flags Lowered

Flags Lowered

News | April 5, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Flags are flying at half-staff today after President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation to lower the U.S. flag following the…
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