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    Water Advisories Issued for Local Beaches

  • Chippewa Co. Farmers Union to Host Community Forum Focused on Data Centers

    Chippewa Co. Farmers Union to Host Community Forum Focused on Data Centers

  • City of Clear Water Makes Tourism Splash

    City of Clear Water Makes Tourism Splash

Five Faculty Fellowships Funded at UW-River Falls by State-Sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub   

Five Faculty Fellowships Funded at UW-River Falls by State-Sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub   

Communities Plan for Data Center Conversations, Upcoming Event Invites You to Join

Communities Plan for Data Center Conversations, Upcoming Event Invites You to Join

Words of encouragement: Blugold Grad Students Help Aphasia Patients

Words of encouragement: Blugold Grad Students Help Aphasia Patients

Deadly Polk Co. Accident Under Investigation

Deadly Polk Co. Accident Under Investigation

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
On August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:13 pm, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a…
Crews Respond to Mississippi River Rescue

Crews Respond to Mississippi River Rescue

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Officers with the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office were called into action Sunday morning on the Mississippi River.  A call came…
WI Hikers Struck by Lightening

WI Hikers Struck by Lightening

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two hikers at Kettle Moraine State Forest lost consciousness after a lightning strike Saturday.  Palmyra Fire rescue received reports of…
Petunia Named World’s Ugliest Dog

Petunia Named World’s Ugliest Dog

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A California pup has been named the “World’s Ugliest Dog.” Mark Mayfield with more. CLICK HERE TO SEE PETUNIA AND…
MKE Declares State of Emergency After Heavy Rains

MKE Declares State of Emergency After Heavy Rains

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nearly a thousand We Energies customers are still without electricity following severe weather conditions this past weekend.  Southeast Wisconsin was…
Soldiers Return Home

Soldiers Return Home

News | August 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Over 250 soldiers came back from deployment Saturday afternoon.  Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard 1st Battalion were welcomed…
Investigation Underway After Human Remains Were Discovered in Manure Pit

Investigation Underway After Human Remains Were Discovered in Manure Pit

News | August 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office says human remains were discovered in a manure pit.  Officers responded to a call about…
Storm System Brings Heavy Rain, Closes WI State Fair

Storm System Brings Heavy Rain, Closes WI State Fair

News | August 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A storm system is bringing a flood threat to parts of the upper Mississippi River Valley this weekend.  Multiple rounds…
Ghostlight Players Bring “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” to Mabel Tainter Stage

Ghostlight Players Bring “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” to Mabel Tainter Stage

News | August 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Ghostlight Players have announced their upcoming production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” running August 15th–17th at the historic…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | August 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello! We’re glad you are here and want to say thank you for spending some time with us on the…
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