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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

Raising the Bar?

Raising the Bar?

News | March 24, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Miller Lite is offering three candles that smell like your favorite bar.   The company says the candles are all supposed…
Revive and Return?

Revive and Return?

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
After the changes and shifts of 2020 many are craving a taste of “pre-COVID” life. An area group aims to…
Postmaster General Puts His Stamp on New Plan for USPS

Postmaster General Puts His Stamp on New Plan for USPS

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is unveiling the largest rollback of mail services in his ten-year plan to revitalize the U.S.…
Couple Facing Child Neglect Charges

Couple Facing Child Neglect Charges

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man and woman are in custody in Adams County facing drug and child neglect charges.  Police today say Joseph…
Vaccines for Homebound WI Residents Now Available

Vaccines for Homebound WI Residents Now Available

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hundreds of homebound residents are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.  The state Department of Health recently approved vaccine…
Wausau School to Vote on Classroom Return

Wausau School to Vote on Classroom Return

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
It appears students in the Wausau School District will return to in-person classes in the fall.  The school board voted…
The Mouse Says “Cheese”

The Mouse Says “Cheese”

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
In a twist, Mickey Mouse may be asking you to say “cheese” to enter a Disney theme park.  Rory O’Neill…
Woman Facing 45 Years in Prison

Woman Facing 45 Years in Prison

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire woman is facing 45-years-in prison, accused of trafficking a child. A criminal complaint says 45-year-old Catherine Ottinger…
Sojourner House Set to Return Downtown

Sojourner House Set to Return Downtown

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sojourner House is moving back to its downtown location. The local homeless shelter was being held in the old Hansen’s…
Leap Into WI Frog Study

Leap Into WI Frog Study

News | March 23, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for people to participate in a frog study. They want to know how climate…
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