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  • Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

    Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

  • The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

    The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

  • WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

    WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

FORMER SUPERINTENDENT FACING MORE CHARGES

FORMER SUPERINTENDENT FACING MORE CHARGES

News | July 9, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Altoona’s former superintendent of schools is looking at more charges in the sexual abuse and child pornography case against him.…
WI CORONAVIRUS CASES CLIMB; LOCAL CHANGES AFFECT BUSINESSES

WI CORONAVIRUS CASES CLIMB; LOCAL CHANGES AFFECT BUSINESSES

News | July 9, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
There is, once again, a cap on the number of people who can be inside a bar, a restaurant, or…
EC COUNTY CONSIDERS OFFICE CLOSURES

EC COUNTY CONSIDERS OFFICE CLOSURES

News | July 9, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County leaders are considering a plan to essentially close most of county government to offset a million-and-half dollar…
I-94 REBUILD BACK ON THE POLITICAL MAP?

I-94 REBUILD BACK ON THE POLITICAL MAP?

News | July 9, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The plan to rebuild I-94 is once again part of the conversation. Governor Tony Evers yesterday said he wants to…
HIGH SPEED CHASE REACHES SPEEDS OVER 110MPH

HIGH SPEED CHASE REACHES SPEEDS OVER 110MPH

News | July 8, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Driving over 100 miles per hour in one county lead to an arrest as well as drug charges in another.…
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…
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