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  • 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

Looking Local: Altoona Man Turns Life Around, Will Graduate from CVTC

Looking Local: Altoona Man Turns Life Around, Will Graduate from CVTC

Health Department to Begin beach Water Quality Testing

Health Department to Begin beach Water Quality Testing

COVID-19 CLIFF NOTES: 4.20.2020

COVID-19 CLIFF NOTES: 4.20.2020

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s now past mid-April and we continue to live in a shifting version of “normal.” And as we continue to…
ALTOONA ON TRACK FOR NEW HIRE

ALTOONA ON TRACK FOR NEW HIRE

News | April 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The short-list of finalists for superintendent in Altoona is down to three. The district last week said all three will…
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…
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