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  • Bond Set for Chippewa Falls Man

    Bond Set for Chippewa Falls Man

  • WI State Senator James Announces Retirement

    WI State Senator James Announces Retirement

  • Sheriff Hakes Announces Bid for Reelection

    Sheriff Hakes Announces Bid for Reelection

Southern WI Sees Tornados, Severe Weather

Southern WI Sees Tornados, Severe Weather

EC Chamber of Commerce CEO, President Announces Retirement

EC Chamber of Commerce CEO, President Announces Retirement

Cuts Considered in Area School District

Cuts Considered in Area School District

Former Brew Crew Manager Passes Away

Former Brew Crew Manager Passes Away

News | April 13, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The man who once held the title as winningest manager in Brewers history has died. Former skipper Phil Garner passed…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend. What can you expect Mother Nature to drop on us? CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FULL…
Missing Man Identified

Missing Man Identified

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Chippewa County they’ve identified a man who had been reported missing by his family. Below is the information from…
Opioid Settlement Funds Invested in WI

Opioid Settlement Funds Invested in WI

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin DHS is investing 31-million dollars in opioid settlement funds.  Health officials made the announcement Thursday, saying the state…
Funding Set for Student Mental Health

Funding Set for Student Mental Health

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A statewide student mental health program is expanding with a new 600-thousand-dollar grant.  The funding supports a school-based initiative helping…
Friday Feel Good: Strangers to Friends

Friday Feel Good: Strangers to Friends

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sometimes it can feel like all we hear is bad news. For this week’s Friday Feel Good we flip the…
Crash Leads to OWI

Crash Leads to OWI

News | April 11, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 3:39 PM the Wisconsin State Patrol, WashburnCounty Sheriff’s Office, and Shell Lake Police…
Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

News | April 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Chippewa Falls.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice says three Chippewa Falls…
Charges Pending After Search of Smoke Shop

Charges Pending After Search of Smoke Shop

News | April 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges could be pending after authorities executed a search warrant at a vape shop in St Croix Falls.  The Polk…
La Crosse Plans Water Upgrades

La Crosse Plans Water Upgrades

News | April 10, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of La Crosse will begin installing new water pipe tonight.  Water Utility crews will start working around 9…
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