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  • Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

    Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

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    Looking Local: Welding Sparks Lasting Education for CVTC Student

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Suspected Arrested After School Lockdown

Suspected Arrested After School Lockdown

President Trump Endorses Tiffany, Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race

President Trump Endorses Tiffany, Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race

Bar Destroyed in Fire

Bar Destroyed in Fire

Identity Theft Awareness Week and Safety Reminders

Identity Theft Awareness Week and Safety Reminders

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. To help Wisconsin consumers and taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft, the Wisconsin Department of…
Warning: New Payment Scam Making Rounds

Warning: New Payment Scam Making Rounds

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin residents are being warned about a new payment scam via email.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says scammers are…
Measles Case Confirmed in WI County

Measles Case Confirmed in WI County

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
One case of measles is confirmed in Waukesha County.  This comes after more than 400 cases in 15 states have…
Stabbing Suspect in Custody

Stabbing Suspect in Custody

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A suspect wanted in connection with a Monday morning stabbing in Holmen is now in custody.  Police received word early…
Medford Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced

Medford Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Medford woman is pleading guilty to charges stemming from robberies at a pair of Jackson County banks.  Banks in…
Man Injured in Vernon Co. Accident

Man Injured in Vernon Co. Accident

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury accident that happened Saturday night in the Town of Coon.  Reports…
Fire Destroys Tomah Home

Fire Destroys Tomah Home

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a destructive house fire in Tomah.  An East Clifton Street home went…
WI City Sees Drop in Babies Born

WI City Sees Drop in Babies Born

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Milwaukee is seeing a big dip in the number of births in city hospitals.  The Journal-Sentinel reports Milwaukee had its…
WI Women’s Hockey Players Going for Gold

WI Women’s Hockey Players Going for Gold

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Tweleve Wisconsin women’s hockey players are heading to Milan for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. The Badgers are sending six…
Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An arrest warrant was issued Friday for an Appleton man accused in the sexual assault of a child.  Michael Rouse…
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