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Altoona Police Investigate Car Break Ins

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Tomah High School Threat Deemed Not Credible

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Calling All Foodies!

Calling All Foodies!

POLK CO. CRASH DEADLY

POLK CO. CRASH DEADLY

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A person is dead and another is injured after a single-car crash in Polk County.  The county sheriff’s office says…
TEEN DIES IN WEEKEND CRASH

TEEN DIES IN WEEKEND CRASH

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin Rapids teenager is dead after a crash over the weekend.  Police say a 19-year-old boy hit a utility pole in…
HEAVY DAMAGE TO FALL CREEK FARM AFTER OVERNIGHT FIRE

HEAVY DAMAGE TO FALL CREEK FARM AFTER OVERNIGHT FIRE

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A farm in Fall Creek has heavy damage after an overnight fire.  The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office says the…
WI WINTER STRIKES BACK

WI WINTER STRIKES BACK

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A wind chill watch is in effect for much of western Wisconsin.  Snow began last night and will continue today.  Dangerously…
NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES FROM DOUGLAS CO.

NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES FROM DOUGLAS CO.

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Douglas County District Attorney says he doesn’t expect to file new charges against Jake Patterson in the Closs case. …
DOWNTOWN FIRE STARTED IN KITCHEN

DOWNTOWN FIRE STARTED IN KITCHEN

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Fire officials say there were no injuries reported in a kitchen fire in Eau Claire.  Crews responded yesterday to an…
MAKE WISCONSIN GREAT AGAIN?

MAKE WISCONSIN GREAT AGAIN?

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
Polling data collected by the Marquette Law School shows major re-election challenges for President Trump in Wisconsin.  The poll released late…
REVVING UP FOR THE FOOD TRUCK BUSINESS?

REVVING UP FOR THE FOOD TRUCK BUSINESS?

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A unique business course is helping entrepreneurs in the Chippewa Valley.  The class on how to launch a food truck…
INSPIRATION COMES TO THE VALLEY

INSPIRATION COMES TO THE VALLEY

News | January 28, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A special speaker is bringing words of inspiration to the Chippewa Valley.  Motivational speaker and vocalist Ester Nicholson spoke yesterday…
SNOW EVENT PARKING REMINDER

SNOW EVENT PARKING REMINDER

News | January 27, 2019 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Snow Event has been declared and will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday 1/28/19 and will end at…
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