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CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

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WI LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT

WI LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two Wisconsin state lawmakers are retiring at the end of the year.  Democratic Senator Dave Hansen announced Thursday he’s retiring to spend…
CHIPPEWA ADDS TO UNIFORMS

CHIPPEWA ADDS TO UNIFORMS

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Falls Police Department claims social media helps recruit new officers.  Police say they’ve recently struggled to get new…
POACHING LEADS TO LOSS OF GUNS, HUNTING LICENSES

POACHING LEADS TO LOSS OF GUNS, HUNTING LICENSES

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Three western Wisconsin men are losing their guns, and their hunting licenses for three years after they illegally shot several deer. The…
HOME SWEET HOME

HOME SWEET HOME

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The once nearly-starved dog that captured hearts in Dunn County has a new forever home. The Dunn County Humane Society…
KIND HELPED WRITE WAR POWER RESOLUTION

KIND HELPED WRITE WAR POWER RESOLUTION

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Western Wisconsin’s Democratic congressman has his name all over the war power resolution that would limit what President Trump can do…
CHIEF ROKUS TAKES OATH

CHIEF ROKUS TAKES OATH

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire’s new police chief has had his first day on the job.  Chief Matt Rokus took his oath of…
DOJ LOOKS CLOSER AT HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASES

DOJ LOOKS CLOSER AT HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASES

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
The number of human trafficking cases in Wisconsin’s latest report isn’t the problem. It’s the number of police departments and sheriff’s…
LAWMAKERS AT WORK IN WI CAPITOL

LAWMAKERS AT WORK IN WI CAPITOL

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s governor is giving lawmakers in Madison some ‘homework’ for the spring session. Governor Tony Evers yesterday sent a letter…
SNOW PACKERS NEEDED!

SNOW PACKERS NEEDED!

News | January 10, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Here’s your chance to be in Lambeau Field on gameday. You won’t get to see the game, but you will…
EVERS GIVES NOTICE OF LEGISLATION

EVERS GIVES NOTICE OF LEGISLATION

News | January 9, 2020 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is putting lawmakers on notice that he expects passage of several key pieces of legislation this session. …
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