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  • Altoona Man Facing Charges For Sexually Assaulting Woman, Stealing Her Car

    Altoona Man Facing Charges For Sexually Assaulting Woman, Stealing Her Car

  • Gavel Drops: Life in Prison

    Gavel Drops: Life in Prison

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    Friday Feel Good: Rescue, Reunion and Rover

Air Quality Alerts Stretch into Weekend

Air Quality Alerts Stretch into Weekend

Justice Bradley Prepares to Leave the Bench

Justice Bradley Prepares to Leave the Bench

Former Security Guard Pleads Guilty

Former Security Guard Pleads Guilty

K-9 Vader Joins Chippewa Co. Sheriffs Office

K-9 Vader Joins Chippewa Co. Sheriffs Office

News | August 1, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new face is joining the ranks at the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office.  The department reports that K-9 Vader is…
Take Me Out to the Ball Game…EC Express On Rails for Winning Streak

Take Me Out to the Ball Game…EC Express On Rails for Winning Streak

News | August 1, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Express has claimed victories in back-to-back contests.  The latest win came last night on the road in…
Move Over Meow, New “Tail” of Pet Rescue in La Crosse

Move Over Meow, New “Tail” of Pet Rescue in La Crosse

News | August 1, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
It wasn’t furry with four paws and a soft meow, this pet rescue had crews reaching for a different kind…
Looking Local: Ridgeland Native Trains to Join U.S. Navy Submarine Force

Looking Local: Ridgeland Native Trains to Join U.S. Navy Submarine Force

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Fireman Kelvin Klefstad, a native of Ridgeland, Wisconsin, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of…
La Crosse Man Pleads No Contest in Shooting Death

La Crosse Man Pleads No Contest in Shooting Death

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A La Crosse man is pleading no contest to charges filed in connection with the shooting death of his stepfather. …
Charges Filed in Deadly UTV Crash

Charges Filed in Deadly UTV Crash

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed following a deadly UTV accident in Clark County.  Investigators say that 56-year-old Jay Sawasky was operating…
Man Arrested in Connection to Attempted Assault

Man Arrested in Connection to Attempted Assault

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Police are reporting the arrest of a suspect in connection with an attempted sexual assault.  Authorities put out…
Chippewa Man Sentenced in Drug Case

Chippewa Man Sentenced in Drug Case

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa Falls man convicted on federal drug charges.  Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Bernard pleaded guilty in…
VA Loan Program Reform Act Signed into Law

VA Loan Program Reform Act Signed into Law

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A bill aimed at helping veterans who are struggling financially to stay in their homes has been signed into law…
WI Students Can Attend UNI at In-State Price

WI Students Can Attend UNI at In-State Price

News | July 31, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin residents can now attend the University of Northern Iowa at an in-state price. The Iowa Board of Regents approved…
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