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

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

Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

Klobuchar Announces Run for MN Governor

Klobuchar Announces Run for MN Governor

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In bordering Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar on Thursday announced that she is running to be that state’s next governor.  Current…
Plans for WI Data Center Power Down

Plans for WI Data Center Power Down

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Plans for a data center in DeForest will not move forward.  The decision was made Wednesday after village staff recommended…
RCU Foundation Announces New Executive Director

RCU Foundation Announces New Executive Director

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The RCU Foundation (Foundation) has named Jennifer McHugh Executive Director. In her new role, McHugh will serve as the Foundation’s chief…
WI Sees Push for Homeschooling Options

WI Sees Push for Homeschooling Options

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin residents are pushing for homeschooling as a valid education option for families.  This comes during National School Choice Week,…
WI Man Picks Up 10th OWI

WI Man Picks Up 10th OWI

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Madison man is in custody after his tenth alleged offense of operating under the influence.  Wisconsin State Patrol got…
Give Yourself Some Credit! WI Ranks High for Credit Scores

Give Yourself Some Credit! WI Ranks High for Credit Scores

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsinites have some of the highest credit scores in the country. Eva Basinger has more.
Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 In observance of Black History Month, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Student Inclusion and Belonging Center will present guest speaker Larry Mboga Feb. 12 from 3-5…
Looking Local: Welding Sparks Lasting Education for CVTC Student

Looking Local: Welding Sparks Lasting Education for CVTC Student

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Above photo: Jenna Lawrence attended the high school academy welding program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls when…
Real Life A.I. Majors Arrive on Campus

Real Life A.I. Majors Arrive on Campus

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are real-life curious about artificial intelligence and how it impacts our lives, UWEC has a new area of…
Suspected Arrested After School Lockdown

Suspected Arrested After School Lockdown

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Trempealeau County, police have arrested a suspect whose actions, they say, led to the temporary lockdown of a school…
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