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    EC Man Facing New Charges

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    Water Rescue on the Mississippi

Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

WI Attorney Adds to National Reward

WI Attorney Adds to National Reward

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Milwaukee attorney is adding to the reward for helpful information in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.  The mother of “Today” show…
Gov. Evers Makes Local Stop, Focuses on Family and Public Health

Gov. Evers Makes Local Stop, Focuses on Family and Public Health

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers was in Eau Claire on Wednesday.  The governor visited Eau Claire North High School where he talked…
Candidates Launches Campaign For WI 7th District

Candidates Launches Campaign For WI 7th District

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Former Marathon County GOP Chairman Kevin Hermening is running for Congress.  Hermening launched his campaign yesterday for the GOP nomination…
Man Found Not Guilty of Murdering Father

Man Found Not Guilty of Murdering Father

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is being found not guilty of murdering his father in Wisconsin Rapids.  On Halloween of last year, 56-year-old…
Looking Local: Immigration Expert to Speak at UW-River Falls

Looking Local: Immigration Expert to Speak at UW-River Falls

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kelly Lytle Hernández, a leading immigration expert, will be the featured speaker for the Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman…
Warrant, Bail Scam Making Rounds

Warrant, Bail Scam Making Rounds

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam.  Authorities say residents are receiving phone calls from…
Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

Looking Local: One Woman’s Health Journey Changes her Education, Perspective

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
At the age of 18, Elise Foley was driving home from volleyball practice when her life changed in an instant.…
John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

John “Jack” Link Enters Hall of Fame

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 John “Jack” Link was announced as the newest inductee of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame, a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers…
Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

Dunn County Transit Announces Record‑Setting Community Route Ridership in 2025

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dunn County Transit recently reported that 2025 ridership on the Community Route was the highest in history.  Facilities, Parks and Transit Director Austin Witt recently presented the 2025 Transit…
ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

ICE Agents Take Four Into Custody

News | February 18, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
ICE agents in Eau Claire County on Tuesday took four people into custody.  According to reports, the agent went to…
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