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Authorities Identify Inmate, Investigation Continues

Authorities Identify Inmate, Investigation Continues

Get Your Buns Ready For Burger Week!

Get Your Buns Ready For Burger Week!

Small Plane Crash in Polk Co. Remains Under Investigation

Small Plane Crash in Polk Co. Remains Under Investigation

Former Bank Manager Convicted, Sentenced

Former Bank Manager Convicted, Sentenced

News | May 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The former manager of a Juneau County bank is being sentenced to prison after being convicted on theft charges.  Prosecutors…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

News | May 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Merrillan man is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop in Buffalo County.  Richard Madsen was stopped late…
Toney Enters Race for WI AG

Toney Enters Race for WI AG

News | May 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Republican Eric Toney is entering the race for Wisconsin Attorney General.  Toney submitted nomination documents yesterday in order to appear…
Book it, “Bubble Cups”, and Beyond!

Book it, “Bubble Cups”, and Beyond!

News | May 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Pizza Hut is bringing back a dining experience familiar to many 80’s babies nationwide. Over 150 locations owned by Yum!…
DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of…
Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man who Eau Claire County prosecutors say was part of a fentanyl distribution network is pleading guilty to charges. …
Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

Lightning Strike Cause of House Fire

News | May 28, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Crews say a lightning strike was the cause of a Tuesday morning house fire in Chippewa County.  A residence on…
AI Could Help Detect Fires

AI Could Help Detect Fires

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
AI wildfire detection cameras may come to Eau Claire County.  Xcel Energy is considering the installation between Eau Claire and…
DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

DATCAP Shines Light on Utility Bill Scam

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin DATCP is warning people about a new twist in a utility bill scam.  Scammers have been calling people…
Packers Running Back Arrested

Packers Running Back Arrested

News | May 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Green Bay Packers running back has been arrested following a disturbance complaint. The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department were called Saturday…
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