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  • Sheriff’s Office Seeks Tips on Identifying Suspects in Burglary

    Sheriff’s Office Seeks Tips on Identifying Suspects in Burglary

  • WI Restaurant Serves Up Romance

    WI Restaurant Serves Up Romance

  • February Unemployment Filings Lower Than January

    February Unemployment Filings Lower Than January

Remains Found, Identified as Missing Person

Remains Found, Identified as Missing Person

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

Jump Around! UW Madison Near Top of List

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is being recognized by a major publication.  The school says Time Magazine ranked it…
WI Ranks High for Singles

WI Ranks High for Singles

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, Wisconsin is being ranked as one of the best states for singles.  That’s according…
Looking Local: UW-Eau Claire news: Blugold Baseball Coach Reunites With Teenager He Saved From Choking

Looking Local: UW-Eau Claire news: Blugold Baseball Coach Reunites With Teenager He Saved From Choking

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
“Thank you, Jeff, for saving my life.” Those were the words 14-year-old Kaden Gulich shared following what he called a…
Mondovi Man Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges

Mondovi Man Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Buffalo County, a Mondovi man is in custody and facing a list of drugs and weapons charges.  Search warrants…
Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault Case

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a Tomah man convicted of sexually assaulting a child.  James Ossinger was arrested in November…
Man Accepts Plea Deal in Pornography Case

Man Accepts Plea Deal in Pornography Case

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Barron County, a defendant charged in a child pornography cases is accepting a plea deal.  Authorities report they received…
Trails Closing in Chippewa Falls

Trails Closing in Chippewa Falls

News | February 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Snowmobile trails are closing today in Chippewa County.  The Chippewa Valley Snowmobile Organization reports the closure is due in part…
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is pleading not guilty after he allegedly lit a Wisconsin Rapids house on fire.  Last September, Michael Vandenbergh…
WI Sees Uptick in Unemployment

WI Sees Uptick in Unemployment

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
First time filings for unemployment are increasing across Wisconsin.  That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for…
WI Gas Prices Below National Average

WI Gas Prices Below National Average

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Gas prices across Wisconsin remain well below the national average this week.  Triple A says the current cost per gallon…
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