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  • Microsoft Plans Multiple Data Centers in WI

    Microsoft Plans Multiple Data Centers in WI

  • Debate Amongst Democratic Governor Candidates

    Debate Amongst Democratic Governor Candidates

  • Wisconsin GOP Members Propose Mental Health Services For Schools

    Wisconsin GOP Members Propose Mental Health Services For Schools

EC Children’s Museum Offers Options to Families During Cold Snap

EC Children’s Museum Offers Options to Families During Cold Snap

A “FAIR”ly Big Deal: Rusty Volk Receives State Recognition

A “FAIR”ly Big Deal: Rusty Volk Receives State Recognition

Smart Salt: Winter Salt Awareness Week

Smart Salt: Winter Salt Awareness Week

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

News | January 22, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man facing charges after a deadly crash 2025 crash in Eau Claire is pleading not guilty.  Police began a…
Tuna Recall Affects WI

Tuna Recall Affects WI

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The FDA is warning consumers about previously recalled tuna that accidentally shipped to stores across several states. According to a…
Heating Tips as Temps Dip

Heating Tips as Temps Dip

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Xcel Energy is preparing for temperatures in the Upper Midwest to drop below zero starting Thursday, and the company is…
Looking Local: UW-Stout Top Story Highlights of 2025

Looking Local: UW-Stout Top Story Highlights of 2025

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university…
EC Outdoor Rinks Set to Close During Extreme Cold

EC Outdoor Rinks Set to Close During Extreme Cold

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Due to extreme cold in the forecast, Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry is announcing an update to  the outdoor…
Thousands of Dogs Head to Madison

Thousands of Dogs Head to Madison

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Renaissance Cluster of Dog Shows, presented by Purina Pro Plan®, will return  February 19–22, 2026, bringing one of the…
Crews Respond to Mental Health Crisis

Crews Respond to Mental Health Crisis

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Tomah Police responded Tuesday morning to an East McCoy Boulevard Kwik Trip with reports of someone experiencing a mental health…
Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A St. Croix County man is being identified as the person who died Monday in a Michigan crash.  Police say…
Onalaska’s Police Chief Retires

Onalaska’s Police Chief Retires

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Onalaska’s police chief has retired.  After a three-decades-long career in law enforcement — the last six-and-a-half leading the Onalaska Police…
WI Ranks High for Families

WI Ranks High for Families

News | January 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is receiving high marks as a place to raise a family.  That’s according to a recent study by finance…
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