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    Man Arrested After Accidental Shooting

  • Woman Facing Multiple Animal Abuse Charges

    Woman Facing Multiple Animal Abuse Charges

  • Van Orden Reports Violence at His Local Office

    Van Orden Reports Violence at His Local Office

La Crosse City Council Votes To Discontinue Meeting Invocations

La Crosse City Council Votes To Discontinue Meeting Invocations

MKE Prosecutor to Take Over Open Bench Spot

MKE Prosecutor to Take Over Open Bench Spot

State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

RHINELANDER WOMAN BEHIND BARS FOR KILLING STEP-SON

RHINELANDER WOMAN BEHIND BARS FOR KILLING STEP-SON

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Rhinelander woman will do 15-years in prison after being convicted of killing her 20-month-old step-son.  Thirty-year-old Ellen Tran received…
WI DOJ TAKES LOCAL CASE OF INFANT DEATH

WI DOJ TAKES LOCAL CASE OF INFANT DEATH

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
The case of the ten-year-old girl who was arrested in connection with the death of an infant in Chippewa County…
PRISON FOR BLOOMER MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD

PRISON FOR BLOOMER MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Bloomer man accused of sexually assaulting a five-year-old is going to prison.  Gary Gassen was sentenced to five years…
PROPERTY OWNERS HITTING THE JACKPOT?

PROPERTY OWNERS HITTING THE JACKPOT?

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Some Altoona residents may see a lower property tax bill in the mail this month thanks to an increase in…
KIDS WORK FOR LOCAL VETERANS

KIDS WORK FOR LOCAL VETERANS

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire elementary school is raising money to help send local veterans to see memorials built in their honor. …
TREATMENT, NOT TRIAL FOR MAN WHO PUNCHED SHERIFF

TREATMENT, NOT TRIAL FOR MAN WHO PUNCHED SHERIFF

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
A judge says a man accused of punching the Chippewa County Sheriff is not competent to stand trial.  Ryan Denning…
WELCOME TO EC, ARRON WHITE!

WELCOME TO EC, ARRON WHITE!

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire’s new Economic Development Manager is on the job.  Aaron White was appointed to the position in November.  He…
WALKER TALKS LEGISLATION

WALKER TALKS LEGISLATION

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
On the political scene, Governor Scott Walker says he is likely to veto some measures passed in the lame-duck session,…
BUCKY HITS ANOTHER HIGH NOTE! PROFESSOR GETS GRAMMY NOMINATION

BUCKY HITS ANOTHER HIGH NOTE! PROFESSOR GETS GRAMMY NOMINATION

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
And Bucky hits another high note, as our music talent continues to be recognized. A UW-Madison professor is nominated for…
WOOOHOOOOO! KROEZE CRUISES TO TOP 4

WOOOHOOOOO! KROEZE CRUISES TO TOP 4

News | December 12, 2018 | by Morgan McCarthy
Barron native Chris Kroeze will be competing against three other performers in next week’s finale of The Voice.  Kroeze performed…
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