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Buffalo County Woman Charged in Drug Case

Buffalo County Woman Charged in Drug Case

EC Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case

EC Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case

Missing Woman Found, Alert Cancelled

Missing Woman Found, Alert Cancelled

FL Man Fined for Fake Goods in WI

FL Man Fined for Fake Goods in WI

News | January 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A federal judge this week fined a Florida man for misrepresenting Native American-made goods at art shows, including in Wisconsin. …
Oh My Cod!

Oh My Cod!

News | January 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Cape Cod potato chips are not going to be made in Cape Cod anymore. The Campbell’s Company, which owns the…
Surveys Planned on WI National Forest

Surveys Planned on WI National Forest

News | January 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The public may encounter contract employees conducting public surveys on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in developed and dispersed recreation sites…
Court Rules Trump EV Charging Funding Can’t be Blocked

Court Rules Trump EV Charging Funding Can’t be Blocked

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
This week, the Wisconsin Attorney General announced that a multi-state coalition won against the Trump administration’s effort to block billions…
WI Lawmakers Look Education Changes

WI Lawmakers Look Education Changes

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A pair of state lawmakers is renewing their push for Wisconsin to bolster education on African-American history in schools. Their…
From the Frozen Tundra to the Sunshine State

From the Frozen Tundra to the Sunshine State

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is excited to welcome back Sun Country Airlines’ nonstop seasonal service to Southwest Florida…
Looking Local: Tech entrepreneur Jeff Cernohous to speak at UW-River Falls

Looking Local: Tech entrepreneur Jeff Cernohous to speak at UW-River Falls

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is introducing a new monthly panel, the Innovators…
Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
With our recent string of cold temperatures most of us are try to spend as little time outside as possible,…
Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Have you heard the buzzzz? A popular event is set to return to the Chippewa Valley. The bee expo is…
Menomonie Teen Enters Plea in Connection to Deadly Hit and Run

Menomonie Teen Enters Plea in Connection to Deadly Hit and Run

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Menomonie teen charged in connection with a deadly Dunn County hit and run is pleading guilty.  The body of…
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