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    Crews Respond to Assisted Living Center Fire

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    Bodies Recovered From River, Investigation Underway

  • La Crosse Chamber CEO Steps Down

    La Crosse Chamber CEO Steps Down

WI Congressman and Family Threatened

WI Congressman and Family Threatened

WI State Patrol Reminds Drivers of Deer Crash Risks

WI State Patrol Reminds Drivers of Deer Crash Risks

Applications Open for Barron Co. Sheriff

Applications Open for Barron Co. Sheriff

PRISON EMPLOYEE HELPED COOK UP ESCAPE PLAN

PRISON EMPLOYEE HELPED COOK UP ESCAPE PLAN

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators in Columbia County say a prison cook helped two inmates escape last week. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Holly Zimdah from…
CAMPUS TOURS TURN VIRTUAL

CAMPUS TOURS TURN VIRTUAL

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
UW Stout is finding a unique way to get prospective students a glimpse at campus. The school is turning to…
VETO PEN APPROACHES THE BENCH

VETO PEN APPROACHES THE BENCH

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will decide just how powerful the governor’s veto pen really is. The high court is set to…
BANKERS CHIME IN ON CHECKS

BANKERS CHIME IN ON CHECKS

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Bankers in Wisconsin say they have no control over your stimulus check or if it is a little smaller. The state’s…
OPEN “FORE!” BUSINESS

OPEN “FORE!” BUSINESS

News | April 19, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
People in Wisconsin will soon be able to hit the golf course.  Governor Tony Evers extended the state’s stay-at-home order until May…
HOME CONCERTS ON THE WORLD STAGE

HOME CONCERTS ON THE WORLD STAGE

News | April 19, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Rockers, singers, and crooners young and old took to the smallest of stages to perform to entertain people around the…
WI REACTS TO CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

WI REACTS TO CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

News | April 19, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two Wisconsin Sheriff’s are speaking out against Governor Tony Evers’ extension of the coronavirus shutdown.  Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and Dodge…
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FIRE IN JUNEAU CO.

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FIRE IN JUNEAU CO.

News | April 19, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A wildfire is under control after burning over 200 acres in Juneau County.  Crews were on the scene yesterday near…
FLYING HIGH

FLYING HIGH

News | April 18, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
It seems many of us have hit a “pause” button lately. With Wisconsin’s Safer and Home Order being extended and…
MIDWESTERN GOVERNORS CONNECT FOR RESPONSE; RALLY PLANNED TO PROTEST EXTENSION

MIDWESTERN GOVERNORS CONNECT FOR RESPONSE; RALLY PLANNED TO PROTEST EXTENSION

News | April 18, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The governors of seven Midwestern states are now working together to determine how and when to reopen the region’s economy. …
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