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Iconic Blue Barn Destroyed

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CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

CVTC Named Finalist by Aspen Institute for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

RCU Foundation and Eau Claire Marathon Select 2027 Charity Classic Beneficiaries 

Son Saves Father From Bear Attack

Son Saves Father From Bear Attack

News | September 19, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
A western Wisconsin boy is being called a hero after shooting the bear that was mauling his father. The Minnesota…
School Funding Increase Challenged

School Funding Increase Challenged

News | September 19, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
There are new challenges to Governor Evers’ 400-year school funding increase. Both the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and…
School Threats Stretch WI, DOJ Investigates

School Threats Stretch WI, DOJ Investigates

News | September 19, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Yesterday’s threat against Nathan Hale High Schools is just the latest in Wisconsin this week, and the latest in what…
AARP Poll Shows Tight Race

AARP Poll Shows Tight Race

News | September 19, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
The latest snapshot of the presidential race in Wisconsin shows a tighter race. AARP released a poll yesterday that gives…
Multiple Injuries After Wagon Roll Over at Local Orchard

Multiple Injuries After Wagon Roll Over at Local Orchard

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Twenty-five people are injured in a wagon roll-over in Chippewa County. A large number of emergency vehicles responded to Bushel…
Historic WI Lighthouse Set for Repairs

Historic WI Lighthouse Set for Repairs

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
A lighthouse north of Milwaukee is getting two-point-two million dollars for repairs. The Port Washington historic north breakwater lighthouse is…
Town of Washington Files for Village Status

Town of Washington Files for Village Status

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Town of Washington, just south of Eau Claire, has filed to make part of its town into a Village.…
Ballot Appeal Accepted

Ballot Appeal Accepted

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy’s request to appeal a judge’s decision keeping his name on Wisconsin’s ballot has been accepted. A three-judge…
Former Xcel Energy Lineman to Share Experience During CVTC’s Safety Day

Former Xcel Energy Lineman to Share Experience During CVTC’s Safety Day

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Former Xcel Energy Lineman Kellen Schmidt, 36, of Belle Plaine, Minn., turns a tragic incident into a passion for work-zone…
Day of Caring Returns to Local Counties

Day of Caring Returns to Local Counties

News | September 18, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
“People really missed this, and bringing it back will be great for the community.”   -Jenalee Nutter, Dunn County Human Resources…
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