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  • Senator Pfaff Introduces Legislation Directly Investing in Child Care

    Senator Pfaff Introduces Legislation Directly Investing in Child Care

  • New Rural Doorstop Bus Service Launches in Dunn County in June 

    New Rural Doorstop Bus Service Launches in Dunn County in June 

  • Wood Co. Ag and Household Clean Sweep Planned

    Wood Co. Ag and Household Clean Sweep Planned

Looking Local: STOUT Graduates in Design, Psychology Share Experiences

Looking Local: STOUT Graduates in Design, Psychology Share Experiences

Historical Building Lost as Fire Destroys Menomonie Business, Apartments

Historical Building Lost as Fire Destroys Menomonie Business, Apartments

High Court Declines Avery’s Latest Appeal

High Court Declines Avery’s Latest Appeal

“BACON” A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

“BACON” A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

News | July 31, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire County high schooler is doing some good with his prize pig.  Augusta High School graduate Grant Goodell…
PLAYBOOK FOR SAFETY GETS POINTS

PLAYBOOK FOR SAFETY GETS POINTS

News | July 31, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin say a change in how high schools practice football in the state is paying off.  Researchers…
ECPD SEEKS TIPS FOR THEFT

ECPD SEEKS TIPS FOR THEFT

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Police Department is looking for the public’s help identifying the person behind the theft of tools. It…
UW HOSPITALS GET HIGH MARKS

UW HOSPITALS GET HIGH MARKS

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics is landing on the list of most highly ranked hospitals in the nation.  US News &…
VICTIMS IDENTIFIED IN MURDER-SUICIDE

VICTIMS IDENTIFIED IN MURDER-SUICIDE

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The man who shot and killed four people in Chippewa County is identified as Ritchie German.  The Chippewa County Sheriff’s…
ANOTHER TORNADO CONFIRMED

ANOTHER TORNADO CONFIRMED

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s confirmed a tornado touched down in Barron County over the weekend.  National Weather Service investigators confirmed an EF-zero twister…
AWAITING DETAILS ON LAKE HALLIE HOMICIDES

AWAITING DETAILS ON LAKE HALLIE HOMICIDES

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
We could soon learn more about the shootings that left five people dead in Lake Hallie and Lafayette.  Chippewa County…
LA CROSSE SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN WEEKEND SHOOTING

LA CROSSE SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN WEEKEND SHOOTING

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police in La Crosse are asking for help in solving a weekend shooting.  Investigators released some pictures yesterday of a…
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR WI BROTHERS

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR WI BROTHERS

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The man being held in Missouri in connection to the disappearance of two northern Wisconsin brothers is not getting out of  jail. …
NATIVE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL MASCOTS COULD BE DROPPED STATEWIDE

NATIVE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL MASCOTS COULD BE DROPPED STATEWIDE

News | July 30, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Madison school leaders are the latest to go on the record opposing any and all Native American mascots at high…
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