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  • Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

    Man Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

  • Former Teacher Pleads Guilty

    Former Teacher Pleads Guilty

  • WI Sees Uptick in Unemployment

    WI Sees Uptick in Unemployment

WI Gas Prices Below National Average

WI Gas Prices Below National Average

Folk Arts Festival Brings Something for Everyone, Features Tattoo Exhibit

Folk Arts Festival Brings Something for Everyone, Features Tattoo Exhibit

Looking Local: UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute first in U.S. to Use Reality Goggles for Animal Handling Training 

Looking Local: UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute first in U.S. to Use Reality Goggles for Animal Handling Training 

Check Your Glove Compartment! Stanley Powerball Ticket Hits $50K

Check Your Glove Compartment! Stanley Powerball Ticket Hits $50K

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A lucky lottery player who recently purchased a Powerball ticket in Chippewa County has hit for 50-thousand dollars.  The ticket…
Red Sox Send Three Players to Suit up in Blue

Red Sox Send Three Players to Suit up in Blue

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Red Sox are sending a three-player package to Milwaukee. This comes after the Brewers traded third baseman Caleb to…
Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Three people are dead after a Saturday morning fire in Burnett County.  Crews responding to a house fire in the…
Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on sex crimes charges involving a child victim.  Chippewa County…
It’s the Big Game!

It’s the Big Game!

News | February 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Millions of Americans are getting ready for Super Bowl 60. Over 213-million people across the U.S. are expected to watch…
Need a New Ride? Road Trip to Neillsville

Need a New Ride? Road Trip to Neillsville

News | February 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are itching for a funnel cake, but know we are months away from the Midway’s opening, you can…
Glen Flora Company Announces Closures

Glen Flora Company Announces Closures

News | February 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Clothing supplier company Artisans Inc. in Glen Flora is closing. A WARN letter was filed and forty-six employees will lose…
Investigation Continues into Deadly Jackson Co. Crash

Investigation Continues into Deadly Jackson Co. Crash

News | February 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
WI State Patrol Troopers responded to a report of a roll-over crash involving a commercial motorvehicle. The tractor-trailer unit was…
Search Continues for Missing Teen

Search Continues for Missing Teen

News | February 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Marinette Police Department is attempting to locate Gabriella Alexis Cartagena who is considered as involuntarily missing. Anybody with information…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | February 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello and welcome to your Super Bowl weekend! We land on the first full weekend in February and love is…
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