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  • Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Office Warn of Bail Bond Scam

    Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Office Warn of Bail Bond Scam

  • Victim Identified, Marshfield Man Male Taken into Custody

    Victim Identified, Marshfield Man Male Taken into Custody

Looking Local: UW-Stout Breaks Ground on $32 Million Project

Looking Local: UW-Stout Breaks Ground on $32 Million Project

Flags Lowered to Honor WI Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Flags Lowered to Honor WI Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

EC County Recognizes National Treatment Court Month, Local Successes

EC County Recognizes National Treatment Court Month, Local Successes

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…
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…
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