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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

WI Lawmakers React to US Capture of Venezuelan President

WI Lawmakers React to US Capture of Venezuelan President

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin lawmakers are splitting along party lines over the US capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.  President Trump says Maduro…
WI Judge Resigns

WI Judge Resigns

News | January 5, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE agents who were trying to arrest a Mexican immigrant has resigned from her…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello! Here we are in 2026. How are the first days of the new year treating you? Hopefully you’re off…
New Year, New Laws

New Year, New Laws

News | January 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Several new laws and policies set to begin in 2026 are officially in effect. Among the most notable changes is…
State of the State Address Planned for February

State of the State Address Planned for February

News | January 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers announced he’ll deliver his 2026 State of the State address next month. The governor’s office says the…
WI On Olympic Stage

WI On Olympic Stage

News | January 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
USA Hockey announced its Team USA Olympic roster for 2026. The team includes four current and two former Wisconsin women’s…
Investigation Continues into Cause of a Deadly Fire

Investigation Continues into Cause of a Deadly Fire

News | January 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
One person is dead after a Wednesday night fire in Trempealeau County.  Crews responded at around 8:30 p.m. to a…
New Year Brings Free Fares

New Year Brings Free Fares

News | January 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The new year brings free fares for school-age kids on Eau Claire Transit.  The city says that kids 18 and…
State Reps Look to Curb Ticket Scalping

State Reps Look to Curb Ticket Scalping

News | January 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
State legislators are proposing a bill to curb concert ticket scalping.  State Representative Jill Billings is co-authoring the so-called “SWIFTIE…
Rusk Co. Teen Found Safe

Rusk Co. Teen Found Safe

News | January 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
UPDATE: Authorities have issued a press release to let us know that Kuntz was found safe. So far, no more…
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