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Bail Set for Father of WI School Shooter

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EMPLOYEES ADDED TO HANDLE UNEMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYEES ADDED TO HANDLE UNEMPLOYMENT

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Department of Workforce Development says it has tripled its staff to handle the avalanche of unemployment insurance claims.  Officials…
GOLF ON HOLD “FORE!” THE YEAR

GOLF ON HOLD “FORE!” THE YEAR

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Ryder Cup scheduled for Whistling Straits is postponed until next year.  The PGA of America announced today the COVID-19…
WI VS. NORTHWESTERN GAME MARCHES DOWN FIELD

WI VS. NORTHWESTERN GAME MARCHES DOWN FIELD

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The COVID-19 crisis is prompting the move of the Wisconsin-Northwestern football game scheduled at Wrigley Field.  Officials with Northwestern announced the…
FORMER LIBRARY DIRECTOR SENTENCED

FORMER LIBRARY DIRECTOR SENTENCED

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The former director of the Durand Library convicted of stealing thousands while she worked there is getting jail time. Court…
BRIDGE WORK OFF SCHEDULE

BRIDGE WORK OFF SCHEDULE

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Construction on the Spooner Avenue bridge over Otter Creek in Altoona is taking longer than expected. Eau Claire County Highway…
DUSTING OFF THE CHALKFEST WINNERS

DUSTING OFF THE CHALKFEST WINNERS

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The winners of this year’s virtual Chalkfest are announced. This year, Chalkfest was done at home and contestants sent in…
LOCAL LEADERS ADDRESS RACE RELATIONS

LOCAL LEADERS ADDRESS RACE RELATIONS

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Eau Claire’s city manager says any discussion about race in the city must go beyond just the police department. City…
DANE HAS DONE IT

DANE HAS DONE IT

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Pretty much everyone in Madison and Dane County will soon need to wear a face mask, almost all the time.…
READIN’, ‘RITING, AND PPE?

READIN’, ‘RITING, AND PPE?

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Schools across Wisconsin are in-line to get millions of face masks and thousands of thermometers ahead of the new school year. Governor…
WI AG JOINS LAWSUIT FOR CARES MONEY

WI AG JOINS LAWSUIT FOR CARES MONEY

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s attorney general is joining a lawsuit to make sure that private schools in the state don’t get any coronavirus…
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