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  • WI Tops for Drug Takeback

    WI Tops for Drug Takeback

  • Tornado’s Confirmed, Cleanup Continues in Some Areas

    Tornado’s Confirmed, Cleanup Continues in Some Areas

Friday Feel Good: Con”GRAD”ulations!

Friday Feel Good: Con”GRAD”ulations!

Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

Cleanup Continues, Cooler Temps Move In

Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

Suspect Identified in La Crosse Shooting

Back to the Ballot Drop Box Debate

Back to the Ballot Drop Box Debate

News | May 14, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s supreme court is questioning whether it should once again allow for ballot drop boxes. The new liberal-majority court heard…
Senator James Joins Effort to Override Vetoes

Senator James Joins Effort to Override Vetoes

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona), joined by Senators Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Romaine Quinn (R –…
WI Farmers Make Strides in Sustainable Practices

WI Farmers Make Strides in Sustainable Practices

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Wisconsin farmers are making progress in sustainable farming practices, according to the results of the annual conservation survey supported by…
Air Quality Advisory Stretches State

Air Quality Advisory Stretches State

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
An air quality advisory has extended to some Southern Wisconsin areas through the evening. The state Department of Natural Resources…
DNA Doe Project Used in WI Cold Case

DNA Doe Project Used in WI Cold Case

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
A previously unidentified person found dead and stuck in a chimney in Madison has been named. The body, found more…
WI Represented on National Stage

WI Represented on National Stage

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two BMX bikers from Wood County are slated to compete in the World Championships. Eighteen-year-old Talynn Dickey and eight-year-old Rowyn…
Health Dept. Seeks Information on Dog Bite

Health Dept. Seeks Information on Dog Bite

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Update 5/15/24: The dog involved in the bite is pictured in the below image. The health department is hoping to…
Senator Baldwin Announces Grants to Help Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Businesses Cut Energy Costs, Local Recipients Included

Senator Baldwin Announces Grants to Help Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Businesses Cut Energy Costs, Local Recipients Included

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $1.2 million in…
Water Incident at Lakeside Cantina Under Investigation

Water Incident at Lakeside Cantina Under Investigation

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 9:10 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received several calls of two people in…
ATV Crash Under Investigation

ATV Crash Under Investigation

News | May 13, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Barron County 911 Center received a call of a 4-Wheeler accident…
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