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  • Man Pleads Guilty to Group Home Stabbing

    Man Pleads Guilty to Group Home Stabbing

  • Clark Co. Traffic Stop Turns into Drug Arrest

    Clark Co. Traffic Stop Turns into Drug Arrest

  • Autopsy Determines Accidental Drowning in Case of Viterbo Student

    Autopsy Determines Accidental Drowning in Case of Viterbo Student

WI Lawmakers Looks to Snuff Out Emissions Testing

WI Lawmakers Looks to Snuff Out Emissions Testing

New Name for UW Specialty School

New Name for UW Specialty School

Ready to “Pardi?” Ashley for the Arts Unveils Headliner

Ready to “Pardi?” Ashley for the Arts Unveils Headliner

Barron Co. Crews Make Pokegama Lake Rescue

Barron Co. Crews Make Pokegama Lake Rescue

News | December 3, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Barron County, Chetek Fire and Rescue is reminding folks to stay off of the ice.  Crews were called to…
Cause of Shed Fire Under Investigation

Cause of Shed Fire Under Investigation

News | December 3, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
There has been no word on the cause of a Tuesday fire in the Town of Union.  The fire destroyed…
Onalaska Police Chief Announces Retirement

Onalaska Police Chief Announces Retirement

News | December 3, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Onalaska Police Chief Charles Ashbeck is announcing his retirement.  In a post shared Tuesday on social media, Ashbeck says he…
Barnes Enters Face for WI Governor

Barnes Enters Face for WI Governor

News | December 3, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another Democrat is throwing his hat in the ring for Wisconsin governor.  Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes announced yesterday his…
No Real ID? Pay a Real Fee

No Real ID? Pay a Real Fee

News | December 3, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin travelers without a Real ID will have to pay a 45-dollar fee to go through TSA checkpoints starting next…
Chippewa Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance

Chippewa Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance

News | December 2, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The suspect charged in the homicide of 10-year-old Lily Peters made a court appearance today.  A motion hearing was held…
Milk Recalled Over Contamination Concerns

Milk Recalled Over Contamination Concerns

News | December 2, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hundreds of gallons of milk are being recalled over contamination concerns. According to a FDA announcement, Prairie Farms Dairy is…
Early Peek at Deer Harvest Numbers Show a Slight Dip

Early Peek at Deer Harvest Numbers Show a Slight Dip

News | December 2, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Preliminary numbers from the state’s Department of Natural Resources are showing small declines in gun-deer license sales and harvest totals. …
Former Packers Collection Hits the Auction Block

Former Packers Collection Hits the Auction Block

News | December 2, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Late Green Bay Packers legend Forrest Gregg’s personal collection is going up for auction in New York.  The sale includes…
WI DATCAP Announces Buy Local, Buy WI Grants

WI DATCAP Announces Buy Local, Buy WI Grants

News | December 2, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced six Wisconsin companies will receive Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin…
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