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  • Sheriff’s Office Seeks Tips on Identifying Suspects in Burglary

    Sheriff’s Office Seeks Tips on Identifying Suspects in Burglary

  • WI Restaurant Serves Up Romance

    WI Restaurant Serves Up Romance

  • February Unemployment Filings Lower Than January

    February Unemployment Filings Lower Than January

Remains Found, Identified as Missing Person

Remains Found, Identified as Missing Person

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

Looking Local: Community Invited to UW STOUT Exhibitions, Civic and Literary Conversations, Film Screenings and Performances

“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

“Grooming” Bill Lands on Governors Desk for Signature

Folk Arts Festival Brings Something for Everyone, Features Tattoo Exhibit

Folk Arts Festival Brings Something for Everyone, Features Tattoo Exhibit

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Where else can you get a tattoo, learn about sour dough bread making, enjoy live music with a Grammy-nominated artist,…
Looking Local: UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute first in U.S. to Use Reality Goggles for Animal Handling Training 

Looking Local: UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute first in U.S. to Use Reality Goggles for Animal Handling Training 

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a cow? When your job is handling…
Longtime Local Business Celebrates 50 Years

Longtime Local Business Celebrates 50 Years

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, along with Denny’s Appliance, announces a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 50 years in…
Former Teacher Pleads Not Guilty

Former Teacher Pleads Not Guilty

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former Rusk County teacher accused of sending a topless photo of herself to a teenager is pleading not guilty…
Blocked Pipe Cause of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Blocked Pipe Cause of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators have uncovered the source of carbon monoxide that caused two people to fall ill recently in the Town of…
Gov. Evers Pushes Back Against FEMA Assistance Rejection

Gov. Evers Pushes Back Against FEMA Assistance Rejection

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is criticizing the Trump administration after Wisconsin was once again denied disaster relief.  Evers said yesterday the…
Check Your Glove Compartment! Stanley Powerball Ticket Hits $50K

Check Your Glove Compartment! Stanley Powerball Ticket Hits $50K

News | February 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A lucky lottery player who recently purchased a Powerball ticket in Chippewa County has hit for 50-thousand dollars.  The ticket…
Red Sox Send Three Players to Suit up in Blue

Red Sox Send Three Players to Suit up in Blue

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Red Sox are sending a three-player package to Milwaukee. This comes after the Brewers traded third baseman Caleb to…
Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Three people are dead after a Saturday morning fire in Burnett County.  Crews responding to a house fire in the…
Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

News | February 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on sex crimes charges involving a child victim.  Chippewa County…
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