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  • Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

    Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

  • Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

    Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

  • Budget Battle Continues

    Budget Battle Continues

Chippewa Falls Fire Under Investigation

Chippewa Falls Fire Under Investigation

Pollinator Projects Planned

Pollinator Projects Planned

Fido Fun Run Set to Fetch Crowds

Fido Fun Run Set to Fetch Crowds

25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR COLFAX MAN

25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR COLFAX MAN

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Colfax man is going to prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl.  Reports say the victim…
HELLO, MY NAME IS….?

HELLO, MY NAME IS….?

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The fight over what to name a park next to the to-be-built Veterans Tribute Trail in Eau Claire isn’t over. …
PRISON TIME FOR MAN WHO ABUSED BOY

PRISON TIME FOR MAN WHO ABUSED BOY

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Chippewa County man is heading to prison for more than a decade for abusing a 10-year-old boy in an…
NO JAIL TIME FOR BARRON BURGLAR

NO JAIL TIME FOR BARRON BURGLAR

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The man who broke into Jayme Closs’ home and stole her clothes isn’t going to jail.  A judge yesterday sentenced…
DEMOCRATS UPSET ABOUT MEDICAID EXCLUSION

DEMOCRATS UPSET ABOUT MEDICAID EXCLUSION

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Democrats in Madison are upset that their cornerstone issue is essentially dead for the next two years.  Democratic lawmakers yesterday…
FORGET THE POLE…

FORGET THE POLE…

News | June 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The rules for bow and hand catfishing in Wisconsin are set.  The Department of Natural Resources yesterday approved the regulations…
DEPT. OF TOURISM HELPS BOOST LOCAL EVENT

DEPT. OF TOURISM HELPS BOOST LOCAL EVENT

News | June 26, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
OneFest returns to Northern Wisconsin with help from a $24,800 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of…
FAMILY OF SLAIN FIREFIGHTER GETS HELP

FAMILY OF SLAIN FIREFIGHTER GETS HELP

News | June 26, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The family of slain Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard is receiving some much-needed good news.  The 9/11 Memorial organization honoring New York…
ANOTHER UPGRADE IN DOWNTOWN

ANOTHER UPGRADE IN DOWNTOWN

News | June 26, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
After years of planning and many months of work, the newest public space in Downtown Eau Claire will open on…
FAIRFAX POOL CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

FAIRFAX POOL CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

News | June 26, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Parks & Recreation announces that the Fairfax Swimming Pool will be closed this weekend, June 29 and 30…
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