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  • What Happens in Vegas Starts in Eau Claire

    What Happens in Vegas Starts in Eau Claire

  • Looking Local: Blue Devils Heat up the Ice Ranked fifth in nation, First NCAA Tournament in 17 Years

    Looking Local: Blue Devils Heat up the Ice Ranked fifth in nation, First NCAA Tournament in 17 Years

  • Closing Arguments Presented in La Crosse Co. Case

    Closing Arguments Presented in La Crosse Co. Case

Rusk Co. Woman Charged in Death of Husband

Rusk Co. Woman Charged in Death of Husband

Deadly Cras Under Investigation

Deadly Cras Under Investigation

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

Coronavirus Exposure Update

Coronavirus Exposure Update

News | August 21, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 If you were at Half Moon Beach in Eau Claire on Monday, you may want to get a coronavirus test.…
Billions of Bucks for Bucky?

Billions of Bucks for Bucky?

News | August 21, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
UW President Tommy Thompson is talking about the benefits of borrowing a billion-dollars to get past the coronavirus, but he…
Lights Stay On for Power Co. Ban

Lights Stay On for Power Co. Ban

News | August 21, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The state of Wisconsin is giving people more time to pay their power bill. The state’s Public Service Commission yesterday agreed to…
UW Waives SAT or ACT Tests

UW Waives SAT or ACT Tests

News | August 21, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Getting into the University of Wisconsin-Madison just got easier for high school juniors and seniors. UW Regents yesterday agreed to not…
West Not On Ballot in WI

West Not On Ballot in WI

News | August 21, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kayne West’s bid to be on the Wisconsin ballot this November is over. The state’s Election Commission yesterday voted not to put…
WI Coronavirus Cases Tick Up

WI Coronavirus Cases Tick Up

News | August 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Health officials say 740 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths are confirmed in the last 24 hours.  There have been…
WI Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

WI Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

News | August 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development says the state’s unemployment rate dropped from eight-point-six-percent in June to seven-percent in July.  The national…
3rd Suspect in Custody In Connection to Shooting

3rd Suspect in Custody In Connection to Shooting

News | August 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A third suspect is in custody in connection to the shooting death of an eleven-year-old girl.  Madison police say 17-year-old…

Harvesting Patience

News | August 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s that time of year when drivers need to watch out for farm equipment.  Harvest season is underway and there…
UW President Proposes Free Tuition Extension

UW President Proposes Free Tuition Extension

News | August 20, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
UW System President Tommy Thompson is proposing an expansion of the free tuition program.  The program is currently in place…
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