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Looking Local: University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Amends Name to Reflect Longstanding Applied, Career Focus

Looking Local: University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Amends Name to Reflect Longstanding Applied, Career Focus

WI Hits Drought Conditions

WI Hits Drought Conditions

Federal Funds Set for WI Coal Investments

Federal Funds Set for WI Coal Investments

On This Day…

On This Day…

News | May 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here. As we dip into Mother’s Day weekend, what does Mother…
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Shooting

Suspect Arrested in Deadly Shooting

News | May 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting yesterday afternoon at Pewit’s Nest Nature Preserve near Baraboo.  Witnesses told…
Man Faces Multiple Animal Abuse Charges

Man Faces Multiple Animal Abuse Charges

News | May 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is facing 21 charges in connection with an animal abuse case in Marathon County.  Investigators say deputies found…
Beagle Rescue Continues in WI and Beyond

Beagle Rescue Continues in WI and Beyond

News | May 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha is preparing to receive about two dozen rescued Ridglan Farms beagles.  Shelter leaders…
Looking Local: UW-River Falls SBDC Wins Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award d

Looking Local: UW-River Falls SBDC Wins Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award d

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received the 2026 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from…
Friday Feel Good: More Than Miles

Friday Feel Good: More Than Miles

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
About a week ago you may have been carbing up for the Eau Claire Marathon, but for this week’s Friday…
Trial Continues in La Crosse Co.

Trial Continues in La Crosse Co.

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Jurors are continuing to hear testimony in the trial of Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman faces homicide charges in La Crosse County…
Weapons, Ammo Incident Referred to Juvenile Court

Weapons, Ammo Incident Referred to Juvenile Court

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being considered against a Stanley-Boyd High School student who police say had multiple weapons and rounds of ammunition…
Data Breach Affects UW Campuses

Data Breach Affects UW Campuses

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Students at U.W. campuses are among those being impacted by a hacking incident.  CANVAS — a cloud-based digital hub for…
Veteran’s Issues Focus of Local Round Table

Veteran’s Issues Focus of Local Round Table

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden took part in a roundtable discussion about veterans’ issues Thursday in Sparta.  Staffing at V.A.…
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