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  • Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

    Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

  • The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

    The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

  • WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

    WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

PRESSURE IS ON FOR A MEDICAL TOOL AWARD

PRESSURE IS ON FOR A MEDICAL TOOL AWARD

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A medical tool that’s made in Eau Claire is a finalist for the 2019 Ed-Tech medical technology award.  The system…
TAXES SEE BILLION DOLLAR BUMP

TAXES SEE BILLION DOLLAR BUMP

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Taxes across Wisconsin are going up by nearly a billion dollars.  The state’s Department of Public Instruction yesterday said voters approved 765-million-dollars…
LET’S APPROACH THE BENCH…

LET’S APPROACH THE BENCH…

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Judge Brian Hagedorn says he’s not sure a recount will do much good in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. …
MARIJUANA LEGISLATION UP IN SMOKE?

MARIJUANA LEGISLATION UP IN SMOKE?

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The chances don’t look good for marijuana decriminalization at the Wisconsin Capitol right now.  Republican lawmakers yesterday pushed back on…
PLAY BY PLAY FROM THE MEMORIAL FIELD SIDELINES

PLAY BY PLAY FROM THE MEMORIAL FIELD SIDELINES

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
After a meeting this week, a lot of people were blowing the whistle wondering what was going on with a…
WI CONGRESSMAN URGES TRUMP TO NOT CLOSE BORDER

WI CONGRESSMAN URGES TRUMP TO NOT CLOSE BORDER

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Western Wisconsin’s congressman is asking the Trump Administration not to close the border with Mexico.  Congressman Ron Kind this week…
FBI INVESTIGATES 2011 KIDNAPPING

FBI INVESTIGATES 2011 KIDNAPPING

News | April 4, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The FBI is trying to see if a teen who ran to police in Ohio is a boy who was…
REMINDER FOR HOME PROJECT SEASON

REMINDER FOR HOME PROJECT SEASON

News | April 3, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Madison Fire Department is reminding people to clean up after working on home improvement projects.  Firefighters were on the…
WRONG WAY DRIVER STOPPED BY CITIZENS

WRONG WAY DRIVER STOPPED BY CITIZENS

News | April 3, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
It was just before 2:30 on the morning of March 29th that the Dunn County Communications Center received a report…
THE CURTAIN RAISES ON A NEW LOOK…

THE CURTAIN RAISES ON A NEW LOOK…

News | April 3, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie has been rebranded, thanks to a University of Wisconsin-Stout associate…
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