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  • Court Rules Trump EV Charging Funding Can’t be Blocked

    Court Rules Trump EV Charging Funding Can’t be Blocked

  • WI Lawmakers Look Education Changes

    WI Lawmakers Look Education Changes

  • From the Frozen Tundra to the Sunshine State

    From the Frozen Tundra to the Sunshine State

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

BOND SET AT $1 MILLION

BOND SET AT $1 MILLION

News | June 12, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s a million-dollars bond for the grandson accused of gunning down his grandparents in Rusk County last weekend. A judge…
5 RESCUED FROM LOCAL WATERS

5 RESCUED FROM LOCAL WATERS

News | June 12, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The water around us is high and fast. Firefighters rescued the five yesterday in two separate rescues. Battalion Chief Joe…
CORONAVIRUS CASES INCH UP

CORONAVIRUS CASES INCH UP

News | June 12, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s coronavirus numbers continue to inch up. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday reported 333 positive tests. That’s up…
SAVE A VASE…

SAVE A VASE…

News | June 12, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Folks in Chippewa Falls got their first chance of the season to grab some farm fresh tomatoes and other farmers…
MAN IDENTIFIED, DEATH RULED DROWNING

MAN IDENTIFIED, DEATH RULED DROWNING

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
We now know who was recovered from the Chippewa River. The body that was recovered earlier this week was identified…
$40 MILLION EXPECTED TO HELP WI HOSPITALS

$40 MILLION EXPECTED TO HELP WI HOSPITALS

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The state will take 40-million-dollars from the federal Cares Act to help hospitals cover lost revenue caused by the coronavirus…
UTILITY CO. TO FLIP SWITCH ON DISCONNECTIONS

UTILITY CO. TO FLIP SWITCH ON DISCONNECTIONS

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Utility companies across the state will once again be able to disconnect customer service for non-payment.  The state had restricted…
CHECK YOUR TICKETS…

CHECK YOUR TICKETS…

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
A local mustang may have just just hit the millions! A lucky winner hit the jackpot in Menomonie. A winning Powerball ticket…
VETERANS TRIBUTE BREAKS GROUND

VETERANS TRIBUTE BREAKS GROUND

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute is coming, and you will be able to see the first steps flying high this…
LAWMAKERS LOOK TO HELP FARMERS

LAWMAKERS LOOK TO HELP FARMERS

News | June 11, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Lawmakers are introducing legislation to support farmers during the pandemic. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the legislation to the Small…
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