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    Charges Filed Against Lake Hallie Man After Gun Incident

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    Friday Feel Good: Saddling Up to Help

Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

New Pope Has Midwest Connections

New Pope Has Midwest Connections

Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

S(N)OOOO(W) CLOSE….

S(N)OOOO(W) CLOSE….

News | February 21, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire is less than two inches away from setting an all-time record for the snowiest month ever.  The city…
WI POLITICAL CLIFF NOTES: PLUMP AT THE PUMP, TAX CUTS & MINIMUM WAGE BOOST?

WI POLITICAL CLIFF NOTES: PLUMP AT THE PUMP, TAX CUTS & MINIMUM WAGE BOOST?

News | February 21, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers isn’t saying that the gas tax won’t go up.  But he is saying it won’t go up…
TEAM WORKS TO FIGHT LOCAL DRUG OVERDOSES

TEAM WORKS TO FIGHT LOCAL DRUG OVERDOSES

News | February 21, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire and Dunn County Overdose Death Review Team is working to fight the rising tide of drug-related deaths,…
FROM THE GETAWAYS TO THE RUNWAYS

FROM THE GETAWAYS TO THE RUNWAYS

News | February 21, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is over budget because of expenses related to the harsh weather.  Officials say they expect to…
BOOKING ON OUTTA HERE

BOOKING ON OUTTA HERE

News | February 21, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
More people are looking to escape the winter weather on vacations in warm locales, while others are hunkering down for…
CELEBRATING “FORE!” WI NATIVE

CELEBRATING “FORE!” WI NATIVE

News | February 20, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Steve Stricker is coming home in a big way.  The Wisconsin native was officially named U.S. Ryder Cup captain today for next…
CRAFTING LEGISLATION TO BOOST BEER INDUSTRY

CRAFTING LEGISLATION TO BOOST BEER INDUSTRY

News | February 20, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Senator Tammy Baldwin is re-introducing legislation to boost the craft brewery industry.  The Wisconsin Democrat says today the ‘Craft Beverage Modernization and…
GRANT TO BOOST LOCAL K9 SERVICES

GRANT TO BOOST LOCAL K9 SERVICES

News | February 20, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A recent grant was awarded to boost local K-9 services. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a $1,000 grant…
FUELING THE GAS TAX DEBATE

FUELING THE GAS TAX DEBATE

News | February 20, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers isn’t saying that the gas tax won’t go up.  But he is saying it won’t go up…
PARKING RULES IN EFFECT

PARKING RULES IN EFFECT

News | February 20, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another round of snow brings another Snow Event: A Snow Event has been declared and will go into effect at…
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