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  • WI Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban

    WI Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban

  • Bond For Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Milwaukee Officer Held On $500K Bail

    Bond For Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Milwaukee Officer Held On $500K Bail

  • Fugitive Found Hiding in Closet

    Fugitive Found Hiding in Closet

WI Pheasant Population Growing

WI Pheasant Population Growing

We Can Hardly “Contain” Our Excitement: Altoona Container Park Set to Open

We Can Hardly “Contain” Our Excitement: Altoona Container Park Set to Open

Pure Water Days Makes a Splash with New Race

Pure Water Days Makes a Splash with New Race

MARSY’S LAW TO APPEAR ON PRIMARY BALLOT

MARSY’S LAW TO APPEAR ON PRIMARY BALLOT

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A question about a state constitutional amendment to give victims of crimes as equal of rights as defendants is appearing…
FAMILY FAVORITE WON’T OPEN FOR SPRING

FAMILY FAVORITE WON’T OPEN FOR SPRING

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A local berry farm isn’t opening this year due to social distancing and limits on gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
THOUSANDS CALL “FORE!” GOLF TO OPEN

THOUSANDS CALL “FORE!” GOLF TO OPEN

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Thousands of Wisconsinites are calling on Governor Evers to allow golf courses to open. Some local golf courses planned to open…
LOCAL CORONAVIRUS CASES TREND UP

LOCAL CORONAVIRUS CASES TREND UP

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa County has a new case of the coronavirus. The state’s Department of Health Services confirmed a new case in…
GOV. EVERS REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECELERATION

GOV. EVERS REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECELERATION

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s governor is officially asking for federal help in dealing with the coronavirus. Governor Tony Evers yesterday asked for a…
WHEN CAN WE EXPECT THE CHECK?

WHEN CAN WE EXPECT THE CHECK?

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Western Wisconsin’s congressman says people should start to get their stimulus checks soon. Congressman Ron Kind yesterday said he’s not sure…
GEAR IS HERE

GEAR IS HERE

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hospitals across Wisconsin are getting thousands of masks, face shields, gowns, and gloves. Governor Evers’ office yesterday said a shipment of protective…
S’MORE UPDATES ON BURN BANS

S’MORE UPDATES ON BURN BANS

News | April 1, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
You can still light your grill and your backyard fire pit, but larger fires in some Chippewa County communities are…
POLL WORKERS NEEDED

POLL WORKERS NEEDED

News | March 31, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Over half of Wisconsin municipalities are in great need of poll workers.  The Wisconsin Election Commission said today nearly 60-percent of Wisconsin towns are short because…
NO FOOLING, IT’S CENSUS DAY

NO FOOLING, IT’S CENSUS DAY

News | March 31, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wednesday, April 1st is “Census Day”. The 2020 U.S. Census is actually well underway as the initial invitations for the…
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