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  • Shooting Incident Remains Under Investigation

    Shooting Incident Remains Under Investigation

  • UW Board of Regents Takes up Firing

    UW Board of Regents Takes up Firing

  • WI Prepares for Spring Election, Eau Claire Race Heats Up

    WI Prepares for Spring Election, Eau Claire Race Heats Up

Seasonal Weight Restrictions Set to be Removed

Seasonal Weight Restrictions Set to be Removed

Cream Puff Road Trip? New Flavor Unveiled!

Cream Puff Road Trip? New Flavor Unveiled!

Xcel Energy Customers Reminded of Options as Winter Moratorium Approaches

Xcel Energy Customers Reminded of Options as Winter Moratorium Approaches

Construction Begins

Construction Begins

News | April 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Drivers who regularly travel Highway 53 may notice some changes starting today.  Crews will be starting work on a project…
Eau Claire Seeking Dispatcher

Eau Claire Seeking Dispatcher

News | April 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire is recruiting applicants for the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher.  The job is full-time and comes…
Gov. Evers Veto’s Income Tax, Overtime Bills

Gov. Evers Veto’s Income Tax, Overtime Bills

News | April 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Evers is vetoing two bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Evers says the…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | April 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here and “hopping” into an Easter weekend with us. The bunnies…
Evers Vetoes Income Tax Bill

Evers Vetoes Income Tax Bill

News | April 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Evers is vetoing two bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Evers says the…
WI Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

WI Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

News | April 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order affecting voting.  The order would create…
Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing WI Police Officer

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing WI Police Officer

News | April 4, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Milwaukee County jury finds 23-year-old Tremaine Jones guilty of killing a police officer and wounding another.  Prosecutors say Jones…
Homeless Veterans Matching Grant Legislation Becomes Law

Homeless Veterans Matching Grant Legislation Becomes Law

News | April 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 596 and 597 into law. These new laws create a state matching grant program to aid…
Serial Killer Requests Release, Heads to Jury Trial

Serial Killer Requests Release, Heads to Jury Trial

News | April 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A jury trial is being ordered for Alvin Taylor.  Taylor is the Eau Claire County man who previously admitted to…
Mental Health Treatment Ordered for Arsonist

Mental Health Treatment Ordered for Arsonist

News | April 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a Comstock man charged in connection with a fire that destroyed an adult entertainment club…
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