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EC Co. Health Dept. Seeking Owner of Dog

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WI Lawmakers Look to Add Millions to Higher Ed.

WI Lawmakers Look to Add Millions to Higher Ed.

News | October 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Democrats unveiled two new bills that would inject 80 million-dollars into higher education.   The first bill would put 40…
Start Strategizing for Sweets…Trick-or-Treat Times Tick Closer

Start Strategizing for Sweets…Trick-or-Treat Times Tick Closer

News | October 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
As we get closer to Halloween many area events are set ahead of the actual day. One of them is…
DATCAP Confirms CWD in Portage Co. Deer

DATCAP Confirms CWD in Portage Co. Deer

News | October 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Portage County deer farm has tested positive…
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
As previously announced, on Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will…
Marshfield Crews Respond to Fire at Forte Opening Solutions 

Marshfield Crews Respond to Fire at Forte Opening Solutions 

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched to 1401 E 4th Street for a water flow fire alarm from Forte…
Friday Feel Good: Change of Heart

Friday Feel Good: Change of Heart

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
This time of year the spooky scares and the haunted houses can have our hearts beating fast, but for this…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wednesday traffic stop resulted in a drug bust for law enforcement in Buffalo County.  In the Town of Buffalo,…
WI Man Eligible for Parole

WI Man Eligible for Parole

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin man convicted of murder 30 years ago is now eligible for parole.  In 1994, Michael Maldonado was sentenced to…
School for Sale

School for Sale

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Grant Elementary School in Wausau is back on the market.  The Wausau School District announced on Thursday that existing plans…
HW Has HQ in EC

HW Has HQ in EC

News | October 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire is now the location of the world headquarters of a nonprofit whose work includes research into congenital heart…
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