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  • Gavel Drops: Not Guilty

    Gavel Drops: Not Guilty

  • Man Sentenced in Deadly EC Shooting

    Man Sentenced in Deadly EC Shooting

  • Suspect in Custody After Shooting Incident

    Suspect in Custody After Shooting Incident

Chippewa County Board Approves Salary Hikes

Chippewa County Board Approves Salary Hikes

Coach Englund Announces Retirement

Coach Englund Announces Retirement

What Happens in Vegas Starts in Eau Claire

What Happens in Vegas Starts in Eau Claire

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

News | March 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Water rates are going up in the City of Eau Claire.  City Council this week has voted eight to two…
EC City Council Seat Open

EC City Council Seat Open

News | March 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The application window for folks interested in filling a vacancy on Eau Claire City Council will soon open.  District 2…
Looking Local: CVTC Leader Helps WI Become Inaugural Member of Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Looking Local: CVTC Leader Helps WI Become Inaugural Member of Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin has become one of the first states in the nation to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, helping expand…
Chippewa Valley Museum Brings Adventures this Spring

Chippewa Valley Museum Brings Adventures this Spring

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Spring is right around the corner, and we have several fun ways you can get out and about in the…
Looking Local: Presentation Set to Ruffle Feathers

Looking Local: Presentation Set to Ruffle Feathers

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Biology and Ornithology Lecturer Sami Nichols will give a presentation titled “Birds and the Urban Landscape” on Saturday, March 21, from 10:30 to noon in…
A Fallen Officer Remembered

A Fallen Officer Remembered

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Our small community was shaken 35 years ago by the loss of an officer. Now, current Fairchild Chief of Police,…
Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kimberly Schmidt was last seen leaving her residence in the City of Delavan, WI the morning of 03/07/2026. Later that…
Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The trial of Zachary Fritz continues in La Crosse County.  Fritz is accused of killing his wife in June 2024…
Former Library Director Sentenced

Former Library Director Sentenced

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for former Altoona Library director Arin Wilken.  Wilken was arrested in March of 2024 on charges…
Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

News | March 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Chippewa Falls man is facing charges with authorities saying they found him to be in possession of child sex…
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