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  • New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

    New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

  • Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

    Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

  • Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

    Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

Brewers Look to Lock in Second Baseman

Brewers Look to Lock in Second Baseman

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
It appears the Milwaukee Brewers have locked down their second baseman for the near future.  A report on the Major…
Clark County, Say CHEESE!

Clark County, Say CHEESE!

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
Each month, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) highlights a different Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) in…
Cinder City Heats Up for Winter Fun

Cinder City Heats Up for Winter Fun

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Altoona is heating up for winter fun. They recently announced the Altoona Frosty Fun Series, a series…
Man Involved in Deadly Standoff Identified

Man Involved in Deadly Standoff Identified

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Hayward Police Department has requested the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) investigate a death…
Investigation Continues After Hayward Standoff

Investigation Continues After Hayward Standoff

News | February 3, 2021 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is dead after a standoff with police in Hayward. Police say the resident of the home called police…
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…
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