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    4-H is Bridging Generation Gaps with a Generation Celebration Program

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    Looking Local: CVTC Student Keeps Health Care Profession in Family

Looking Local: Dunn County Jail Inmates Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas 

Looking Local: Dunn County Jail Inmates Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas 

Speeding Leads to 4th OWI

Speeding Leads to 4th OWI

National Puppy Day…Local Shelters Could Have Your Future Bestie!

National Puppy Day…Local Shelters Could Have Your Future Bestie!

La Crosse Park Set to Reopen

La Crosse Park Set to Reopen

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Months after the mayor of La Crosse ordered its temporary closure, Cameron Park is reopening.  Burns Park and Cameron Park…
Heater Sparks Shed Fire

Heater Sparks Shed Fire

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Crews were dispatched to the scene of a fire in Buffalo County Friday morning.  A Pony Trail machine shed caught…
UW Madison Chancellor Headed to Columbia University

UW Madison Chancellor Headed to Columbia University

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The chancellor of UW-Madison is leaving the school for another job.  Officials announced Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has accepted a position…
Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

Shooting Victim Has WI Connections

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Minneapolis shooting victim ICU Nurse Alex Pretti is a 2006 graduate of Green Bay high school.  Pretti died yesterday after…
WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

WI Connection to the Olympic Stage

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Brookfield luger Marcus Mueller is going to the Olympics.  A representative says he’ll be with Team USA.  His parents built…
Let’s Go to LEGO’s

Let’s Go to LEGO’s

News | January 25, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The “For the Love of LEGO” exhibit is now open in Sparta.  Nerds on a Mission director Peggy Maricle says…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 24, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello and welcome to your weekend. Well, to state the obvious, it’s cold. *cue “how cold is it?!” Well, it’s…
Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

Push Continues to Revive WisconsinEye

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Open government advocates are putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive WisconsinEye. The state’s version of C-SPAN…
Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

Wisconsin Officers May Use Oral Tests Instead Of Breathalyzer

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin officers may stop prioritizing the breathalyzer on drivers.  A new bill introduced would let police test drivers’ oral fluid…

INFORMATION PORTAL AVAILABLE FOR WEATHER RELATED RESOURCES

News | January 23, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County Emergency Management has activated its Public Information Portal, which provides up-to-date information, resources, and links to available…
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