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  • Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

    Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

  • Vernon Co. Crash Under Investigation

    Vernon Co. Crash Under Investigation

  • La Crosse Park Set to Reopen

    La Crosse Park Set to Reopen

Heater Sparks Shed Fire

Heater Sparks Shed Fire

UW Madison Chancellor Headed to Columbia University

UW Madison Chancellor Headed to Columbia University

Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin officers may stop prioritizing the breathalyzer on drivers.  A new bill introduced would let police test drivers’ oral fluid…

INFORMATION PORTAL AVAILABLE FOR WEATHER RELATED RESOURCES

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County Emergency Management has activated its Public Information Portal, which provides up-to-date information, resources, and links to available…
Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

Friday Feel Good: Landing in Love

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Ding! The Captain has turned off the seatbelt sign and you are now free to roam about your Happily Ever…
It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

It’s Cold…”Weather” We Like it or Not

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dangerously cold weather is hitting the Chippewa Valley.  An extreme cold warning is in effect for the region.  The dangerously…
Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

Lawmaker Looks to Update School Safety Plans

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An area lawmaker is pushing an effort to make schools safer.  Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James has introduced the Senate…
NWSF Announces Headliners

NWSF Announces Headliners

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Organizers are revealing several headliners for this summer’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  Country band Sawyer Brown will perform opening night…
New Sharps Disposal Options

New Sharps Disposal Options

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Residents can find more places to dispose of sharps in Eau Claire County.  The Eau Claire City-County Health Department says…
Marshfield Announces Cold Weather Closures: Parks & Recreation Office,  Community Center, Zoo, and Library Closed January 23

Marshfield Announces Cold Weather Closures: Parks & Recreation Office,  Community Center, Zoo, and Library Closed January 23

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Due to forecasted severe cold weather and dangerously low temperatures, the City of Marshfield has announced the closure of several…
Microsoft Plans Multiple Data Centers in WI

Microsoft Plans Multiple Data Centers in WI

News | January 22, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Microsoft is advancing their plans to build 15 data centers across two Mount Pleasant sites. This comes after the company…
Debate Amongst Democratic Governor Candidates

Debate Amongst Democratic Governor Candidates

News | January 22, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Seven Democratic candidates debated last night for the role of Wisconsin’s Governor. The forum was held at The Cooperage on…
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