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  • Badgers Show Up: Day of the Badger 2026 Raises Funds for UW-Madison

    Badgers Show Up: Day of the Badger 2026 Raises Funds for UW-Madison

  • Sheriff Bygd Seeking Re-election

    Sheriff Bygd Seeking Re-election

  • Green, Sawyer Counties Added to Wisconsin Spongy Moth Quarantine 

    Green, Sawyer Counties Added to Wisconsin Spongy Moth Quarantine 

“Weathering” Scams Post-Storm

“Weathering” Scams Post-Storm

State Senator Quinn Announces Re-election Plans

State Senator Quinn Announces Re-election Plans

Bond Set for Chippewa Falls Man

Bond Set for Chippewa Falls Man

Work Underway on Pedestrian Bridge

Work Underway on Pedestrian Bridge

News | April 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Work is underway on the replacement of the Bainbridge pedestrian bridge over I-90 in La Crosse County.  The Bainbridge bridge…
Whitehall Welcomes New Police Chief

Whitehall Welcomes New Police Chief

News | April 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The new Police Chief in the City of Whitehall is introducing himself.  In a post on Facebook, Eduardo Hernandez said…
City Of Altoona Plans Community Clean Up

City Of Altoona Plans Community Clean Up

News | April 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Altoona is gearing up for Community Clean Up Day next week.  The event will be held April…
Former Superintendent Sentenced to Prison, Extended Supervision

Former Superintendent Sentenced to Prison, Extended Supervision

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former Glenwood City School District Superintendent is facing jail time.  This comes after a forensic audit showed the district…
UW Stout Names New Women’s Basketball Coach

UW Stout Names New Women’s Basketball Coach

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin-Stout is naming their new head coach for the women’s basketball program.  Director of Athletics Erin Sullivan…
Birchwood Man Sentenced

Birchwood Man Sentenced

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Birchwood man is being sentenced to prison after his involvement in a child pornography case.  Authorities reviewed multiple Snapchat…
WI City Passes States First Data Center Referendum

WI City Passes States First Data Center Referendum

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin city is approving a first-of-its-kind referendum targeting data center construction. According to unofficial results published by the county,…
Results are In…

Results are In…

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday selected Democratic-backed Chris Taylor to serve on the state Supreme Court.  Unofficial results show Taylor beat…
Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking

Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A La Crosse man is being ordered to prison for the sex trafficking of a teenager.  The 16-year-old girl reached…
Man Sentenced on Drug Charges

Man Sentenced on Drug Charges

News | April 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa County man convicted on federal drug charges.  Holcombe resident Patrick Buswell previously pleaded…
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