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  • Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

    Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

  • Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

    Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

  • Budget Battle Continues

    Budget Battle Continues

Chippewa Falls Fire Under Investigation

Chippewa Falls Fire Under Investigation

Pollinator Projects Planned

Pollinator Projects Planned

Fido Fun Run Set to Fetch Crowds

Fido Fun Run Set to Fetch Crowds

Last Coal-Fired Plant in WI to Shut Down

Last Coal-Fired Plant in WI to Shut Down

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Alliant Energy is shutting down Wisconsin’s last coal-fired energy plant in the state. In a news release, Alliant says it’s…
In a Jiffy

In a Jiffy

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Jiffy Lube is opening in Lake Hallie. You may have seen the story in The Chippewa Herald, as they report…
Sniffing Out Pet Food Recall

Sniffing Out Pet Food Recall

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. announced a recall of certain lots of Sportmix pet food products after FDA was…
Who is Coming up Next? For $200

Who is Coming up Next? For $200

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The executive producer for “Jeopardy!” is revealing the next set of guest hosts.   Mike Richards announced Tuesday, journalists Anderson Cooper,…
The Masks Stay

The Masks Stay

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Keep the spares in your glove compartment and extra masks handy. Locally, we will continue to “mask up” after a…
WI Moves Up in Getting Shots Out

WI Moves Up in Getting Shots Out

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is doing a better job of getting people in the state a coronavirus vaccine shot, but the state is still…
Tiny Homes, Big Impact

Tiny Homes, Big Impact

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Homeless people in Chippewa Falls are a step closer to having a place to stay. The city’s Common Council last…
Local Districts Face Cuts

Local Districts Face Cuts

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Pink slips are coming for Chippewa Falls schools, but no one knows just who will lose their jobs. Superintendent Jeff…
Bus Fires Look to Be Electrical Issue

Bus Fires Look to Be Electrical Issue

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Fire investigators in Burlington aren’t sure what caused a fire that destroyed six school buses, but they don’t think it…
Group Howls for Wolf Hunt to Change

Group Howls for Wolf Hunt to Change

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The state’s Department of Natural Resources may soon have to explain to a judge why there isn’t a wolf hunt…
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