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  • EC Outdoor Rinks Set to Close During Extreme Cold

    EC Outdoor Rinks Set to Close During Extreme Cold

  • Thousands of Dogs Head to Madison

    Thousands of Dogs Head to Madison

Crews Respond to Mental Health Crisis

Crews Respond to Mental Health Crisis

Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Victim Identified in Deadly Crash

Onalaska’s Police Chief Retires

Onalaska’s Police Chief Retires

Search Continues for Missing Man

Search Continues for Missing Man

News | January 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities in Eau Claire County are continuing their search for a missing man.  Kenneth Lewis has not been seen since…
Crews Respond to Garage Fire

Crews Respond to Garage Fire

News | January 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Buffalo County, the Town of Nelson was the scene of a Monday morning fire.  Crews responded to a Deer…
Deadly Iron Co. Snowmobile Crash Under Investigation

Deadly Iron Co. Snowmobile Crash Under Investigation

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man is dead after a two-snowmobile crash in Iron County.  The Iron County Sheriff said the crash happened on…
All Day Pre-K Launches in La Crosse

All Day Pre-K Launches in La Crosse

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new all-day Preschool program is set to start in the 2026-2027 school year in La Crosse.  The La Crosse…
A Dream Remembered…

A Dream Remembered…

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever…
Truck Crashes into La Crosse Home

Truck Crashes into La Crosse Home

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Residents of a home in North La Crosse avoided injury Saturday night when their home was hit by a truck. …
Investigation Continues After Polk Co. Plane Crash

Investigation Continues After Polk Co. Plane Crash

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating after a small plane crashed Friday in Polk County.  The accident happened a…
WI State Patrol Seeking Recruits

WI State Patrol Seeking Recruits

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin State Patrol is soliciting recruits.  State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan says that folks who want to serve their…
Packers Extend Coach’s Contract

Packers Extend Coach’s Contract

News | January 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur.  NFL Network…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! Feels like we are getting a reminder of what a…
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