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    Friday Feel Good: Beyond the Dog Days of Summer

  • Sex Offender to be Released in Menomonie

    Sex Offender to be Released in Menomonie

  • Accused Nurse Takes Plea Deal

    Accused Nurse Takes Plea Deal

State Seeking Input on HWY 124 Bridge Repair

State Seeking Input on HWY 124 Bridge Repair

Higher Price Tag for Higher Education: UW Tuition Hikes Approved

Higher Price Tag for Higher Education: UW Tuition Hikes Approved

Victims, Suspect Identified in WI Double Homicide

Victims, Suspect Identified in WI Double Homicide

Sharps Disposal Extended

Sharps Disposal Extended

News | June 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health is extending the opportunity for residents to easily dispose of needles and syringes. …
Goats are “Baaaa”ck to Work

Goats are “Baaaa”ck to Work

News | June 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Kaukauna Goats are back to work this year at the Thousand Islands Environmental Center. The animals are going out…
EC Sheriff’s Office Updates Inmate Death Investigation

EC Sheriff’s Office Updates Inmate Death Investigation

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Sheriff’s Office recently commented on a 2023 jail death. Below is the message from Sheriff Dave Riewestahl :…
Preliminary Heating Set for Father of School Shooter

Preliminary Heating Set for Father of School Shooter

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A preliminary hearing is set for the father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, who is accused of killing…
EC Man Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case

EC Man Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire man will spend 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child.  A judge sentenced Marcel…
Rideshare Bill Heads to WI Senate

Rideshare Bill Heads to WI Senate

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Rideshare drivers for companies like Uber, DoorDash and Instacart could receive new benefits under a bill advancing in the Wisconsin…
WI DWD Distributes Millions to Improve Employment

WI DWD Distributes Millions to Improve Employment

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is distributing more than ten-million-dollars to improve employment opportunities.  The money will go to…
Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a two vehicle crash on County Highway P near 17th…
Pre-trial Hearing Set

Pre-trial Hearing Set

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled today for the defendant charged in the killing of ten-year-old Lily Peters.  Investigators say that…
Dream and Plan: Parade of Homes Opens Doors

Dream and Plan: Parade of Homes Opens Doors

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Folks this week are enjoying the Chippewa Valley Parade of Homes.  The event features 19 new homes and one remodeled…
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