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  • Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

    Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

  • WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

    WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

  • Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

    Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

“WI” STILL LOVE YA, BREW CREW

“WI” STILL LOVE YA, BREW CREW

News | October 22, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Brewers are looking to the future after falling one game short of the World Series.  Milwaukee experienced a disappointing…
LOCAL POLITICS LAND IN CHIPPEWA FALLS

LOCAL POLITICS LAND IN CHIPPEWA FALLS

News | October 22, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Both candidates vying for the District 23 State Senate are bringing their messages to Chippewa Falls.  Chris Kapsner spoke with…
WI POLITICAL CLIFF NOTES

WI POLITICAL CLIFF NOTES

News | October 22, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Republican Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers are drawing clear lines on where they stand on issues like…
JACKPOT$ HITTING RECORD NUMBER$

JACKPOT$ HITTING RECORD NUMBER$

News | October 21, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
This is the week to bring out your lucky horseshoes and four-leaf clovers.  America’s two largest lotteries are expecting a…
WI BACK ON NETFLIX

WI BACK ON NETFLIX

News | October 21, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Was it a Netflix binge weekend for you? Making a Murderer Part Two is now available on Netflix.  The documentary…
WI GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES HIT THE PODIUMS

WI GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES HIT THE PODIUMS

News | October 21, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers debated Friday night in Madison. The candidates debated numerous…
THE LATEST FROM BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF; PUBLIC URGED TO BE AWARE

THE LATEST FROM BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF; PUBLIC URGED TO BE AWARE

News | October 21, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators have received over a thousand tips and have thoroughlyinvestigated over 800 of them. We are using every resource available,…
COMMUNITY CONNECTS FOR CLOSS CASE

COMMUNITY CONNECTS FOR CLOSS CASE

News | October 19, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Barron area businesses are providing resources to the many officers working on the Jayme Closs case.  Law enforcement officials say…
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY IN CHIPPEWA

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY IN CHIPPEWA

News | October 19, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Early voting is underway in Chippewa Falls.  In-person absentee balloting began earlier this week and the city clerk’s office says…
RARE DISEASE HITS OUR STATE

RARE DISEASE HITS OUR STATE

News | October 19, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
State health officials are confirming two Wisconsin cases of the rare, paralyzing illness affecting children in America.  The Centers for Disease Control…
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