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  • 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

Local Counties to Address Opioid Abuse

Local Counties to Address Opioid Abuse

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Four Western Wisconsin counties are receiving federal money to help address opioid abuse and disorders. Chippewa, Barron, Rusk, and Washburn counties will…
Keeping Cheer in a Stressful Year

Keeping Cheer in a Stressful Year

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Our usual traditions might be shuffled around this year, but we will see some of the usual cheer in our…
WI Coronavirus Snapshot: Case Surges Continue, Younger Demo’s Testing Positive

WI Coronavirus Snapshot: Case Surges Continue, Younger Demo’s Testing Positive

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s coronavirus count continues to go up. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday reported four thousand more positives and…
Local Homeless Count Reaches High

Local Homeless Count Reaches High

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
More than 250 people are being counted as homeless in Chippewa County. Advocates say that number is the highest it’s…
Ladysmith Schools Shift Online

Ladysmith Schools Shift Online

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Add schools in Ladysmith to the list of schools moving online.  Superintendent Laura Stunkel told parents yesterday that they are…
WI Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Gov. Evers Orders

WI Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Gov. Evers Orders

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The swing vote on Wisconsin’s supreme court looks to be leaning away from Governor Evers’ mask mandate and limits on crowds…
WI Recount Price Tag: $8Million

WI Recount Price Tag: $8Million

News | November 17, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A presidential recount in Wisconsin will not be cheap. The Wisconsin Elections Commission yesterday said it will cost eight million-dollars to count the ballots…
Woman Veteran of the Year Named

Woman Veteran of the Year Named

News | November 16, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) today announced that U.S. Navy veteran Joanie Dickerson was named its 2020 Woman…
The Cheese (Curd) Stands Alone

The Cheese (Curd) Stands Alone

News | November 16, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 When it comes to comfort food, cheese wears the crown. A recent report released by WalletHub shows Wisconsinites reach for tradition…
WI Counties Return to Tighter Restrictions

WI Counties Return to Tighter Restrictions

News | November 16, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The rapid increase in the number of positive tests for the coronavirus is prompting Rock County to return to Phase…
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