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  • Responders On Scene at CVRA

    Responders On Scene at CVRA

  • Wrong Way Driver Lands OWI

    Wrong Way Driver Lands OWI

  • Go Pack Go!

    Go Pack Go!

Bucky Drops the Ball

Bucky Drops the Ball

Traffic Stop Leads to 6th OWI for WI Woman

Traffic Stop Leads to 6th OWI for WI Woman

DATCAP Confirms EEE in Marathon Co. Colt

DATCAP Confirms EEE in Marathon Co. Colt

PFAS Settlement Awards Millions to City

PFAS Settlement Awards Millions to City

News | October 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Wausau has been awarded nearly three-million-dollars from a PFAS settlement with 3-M.  This adds to an earlier…
Friday Feel Good: Jumping Into Action

Friday Feel Good: Jumping Into Action

News | October 17, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Mario and Luigi, Barbie and Skipper…there are sibling sets that have reached heights of fame over the years and for…
Fatal Dunn County Fire Under Investigation

Fatal Dunn County Fire Under Investigation

News | October 17, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
On October 16, 2025 at approximately 12:53 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a call from an individual who…
Trempealeau Co. Seek New Sheriff

Trempealeau Co. Seek New Sheriff

News | October 17, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Trempealeau County is in need of a new sheriff.  The office of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Thursday announced that…
Elk Season Set to Start

Elk Season Set to Start

News | October 17, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Thirteen hunters will take to the lands of the Black River Elk Range starting tomorrow.  The group were selected at…
Bill to Ban Plate Flippers Passes

Bill to Ban Plate Flippers Passes

News | October 17, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A bill looking to ban license plate flippers has passed in the state Senate and Assembly. Flippers are commonly used…
Fatal Fire Under Investigation

Fatal Fire Under Investigation

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
On October 16, 2025 at approximately 12:53 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center  received a call from an individual who…
Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Man Turns Himself In

Wisconsin’s Most Wanted Man Turns Himself In

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The most wanted man in Wisconsin has turned himself in to authorities.  Officials say 35-year-old George Mitchell shot his neighbor…
Wikler Withdraws from Governor Race

Wikler Withdraws from Governor Race

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Former Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler is withdrawing from the 2026 governor race.  Wikler announced today that he will instead…
Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

Jesse Hames Announces Run for 31st Senate District

News | October 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Senator Jesse James is running for the 31st Senate District in 2026.  James’ announcement comes after his home was redrawn…
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