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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

CRASH LEAVES ONALASKA MAN DEAD

CRASH LEAVES ONALASKA MAN DEAD

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Onalaska man is dead after a single vehicle crash in La Crosse.  Police say 36-year-old Benjamin Ahlstrom was found…
GRIEVANCE CLAIM REJECTED IN CHIPPEWA CO.

GRIEVANCE CLAIM REJECTED IN CHIPPEWA CO.

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former Chippewa County employee is having his grievance claim rejected by his former boss.  The Leader-Telegram went into detail…
ALTOONA SELECTS FINALIST FOR POLICE CHIEF

ALTOONA SELECTS FINALIST FOR POLICE CHIEF

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Current Black River Falls Police Chief Kelly Bakken is being offered the Altoona Police Chief position.  The city says Bakken’s…
KROEZE SELLS OUT

KROEZE SELLS OUT

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
All the tickets to The Voice runner-up Chris Kroeze’s upcoming concerts in Eau Claire are sold out.  The Barron native…
SMOKING AGE UP IN SMOKE?

SMOKING AGE UP IN SMOKE?

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Anti-smoking advocates in Madison want to raise the age to buy a pack of cigarettes in Wisconsin.  The American Lung Association…
THAWING OUT AND GETTING BACK TO DAILY LIFE

THAWING OUT AND GETTING BACK TO DAILY LIFE

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The white peace flag seems to be waving…Temperatures are improving as the polar vortex recedes from western Wisconsin and we begin…
GORDY’S FILES OBJECTION

GORDY’S FILES OBJECTION

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
An objection is being filed in a Chippewa County lawsuit against Gordy’s Market.  Gordy’s filed the objection Wednesday.  The multi-million…
ON THE ROAD TO TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

ON THE ROAD TO TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers’ Transportation Secretary is signaling possible increases in the gas tax or vehicle fees to help pay for…
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

News | February 1, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new boutique is offering free wigs and other comfort items for Eau Claire-area cancer patients.  The boutique is located…
HOW LOW DID WE GO?

HOW LOW DID WE GO?

News | January 31, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The bone-chilling cold continues as clear skies and light wind dropped temperatures to minus 26 degrees in Madison AND NEAR…
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