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  • New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

    New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

  • Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

    Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

  • Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

    Love is In the Air with Banbury Art Crawl

Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

Looking Local: UW-Stout Computer Science Senior Hired as IBM Hardware Developer

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

Barron Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigates Trail Damage

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

UWEC Swatting Incident Under Investigation

College Instructor Pleads Not Guilty

College Instructor Pleads Not Guilty

News | January 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Western Technical College instructor charged in connection with the death of a pregnant woman is pleading not guilty.   The…
Local Authorities Confirm ICE Agents in Area

Local Authorities Confirm ICE Agents in Area

News | January 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office says that ICE agents are operating inside the county.  The department confirmed reports to…
MKE Bucks Net New President

MKE Bucks Net New President

News | January 6, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Milwaukee Bucks are getting a new president.  The team announced Josh Glessing, who works for Haslam Sports Group, has…
Clark Co. Deer Tests Positive for CWD

Clark Co. Deer Tests Positive for CWD

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms the first positive test result for Chronic Wasting Disease.  The positive result comes…
Evers Reacts to Walz’s Announcement Not to Run for Re-Election

Evers Reacts to Walz’s Announcement Not to Run for Re-Election

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Evers released a statement regarding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s decision not to run for another term. Evers said he…
Packers Set to Take on Bears

Packers Set to Take on Bears

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Packers are set to take on the Chicago Bears in the playoffs this Saturday. The team is calling cheeseheads…
Looking Local Ashley Furniture-Sponsored Project Results in ‘Better Product’ Developed by UW-Stout Engineering Seniors

Looking Local Ashley Furniture-Sponsored Project Results in ‘Better Product’ Developed by UW-Stout Engineering Seniors

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly…
Valentines for Veterans Looks to Warm Hearts

Valentines for Veterans Looks to Warm Hearts

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service…
DATCP Designates New Agricultural Enterprise Areas in WI Counties

DATCP Designates New Agricultural Enterprise Areas in WI Counties

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan…
Truck Vs. Buggy Crash in Vernon Co.

Truck Vs. Buggy Crash in Vernon Co.

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Vernon County was the scene of an accident involving a pickup truck and a horse-drawn cart on Saturday.  Police say…
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