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    Ashley For the Arts Welcomes Local Stars to Stage

  • Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Croix Co.

    Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Croix Co.

  • Looking Local: Salt Life! Groundskeeper Rebuilds Sweet New Salt System

    Looking Local: Salt Life! Groundskeeper Rebuilds Sweet New Salt System

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

Spongy Moth Research Continues

Spongy Moth Research Continues

Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

Black Bear Recovers After Rescue

EC Sheriff’s Office Updates Inmate Death Investigation

EC Sheriff’s Office Updates Inmate Death Investigation

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Sheriff’s Office recently commented on a 2023 jail death. Below is the message from Sheriff Dave Riewestahl :…
Preliminary Heating Set for Father of School Shooter

Preliminary Heating Set for Father of School Shooter

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A preliminary hearing is set for the father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, who is accused of killing…
EC Man Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case

EC Man Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire man will spend 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child.  A judge sentenced Marcel…
Rideshare Bill Heads to WI Senate

Rideshare Bill Heads to WI Senate

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Rideshare drivers for companies like Uber, DoorDash and Instacart could receive new benefits under a bill advancing in the Wisconsin…
WI DWD Distributes Millions to Improve Employment

WI DWD Distributes Millions to Improve Employment

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is distributing more than ten-million-dollars to improve employment opportunities.  The money will go to…
Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a two vehicle crash on County Highway P near 17th…
Pre-trial Hearing Set

Pre-trial Hearing Set

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled today for the defendant charged in the killing of ten-year-old Lily Peters.  Investigators say that…
Dream and Plan: Parade of Homes Opens Doors

Dream and Plan: Parade of Homes Opens Doors

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Folks this week are enjoying the Chippewa Valley Parade of Homes.  The event features 19 new homes and one remodeled…
UWEC Announces New Majors for 2026

UWEC Announces New Majors for 2026

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Board of Regents is approving the addition of three new majors for the fall of…
EC Express Split the Weekend

EC Express Split the Weekend

News | June 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Express is coming off of a weekend with mixed results.  The Express won at home Saturday night…
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