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  • Looking Local: Presentation Set to Ruffle Feathers

    Looking Local: Presentation Set to Ruffle Feathers

  • A Fallen Officer Remembered

    A Fallen Officer Remembered

  • Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

    Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman

Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

Trial Continues in La Crosse County Murder

Former Library Director Sentenced

Former Library Director Sentenced

Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

Chippewa Falls Man to Appear in Court Facing Child Pornography Charges

News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Around 60 students from 11 area high schools put their artistic talents to the test at the Visual Arts Classic (VAC) held February 27 at the University…
VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation announced today a transformational $160,000 donation from Altoona’s VFW Post 10405, made possible through the…
Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Tennessee man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a Holcombe teenager is learning his fate.  Investigators say that — in…
Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a former Monroe County mental health nurse who engaged in sexual activity with a patient…
WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard are playing a role in U.S. strikes on Iran.  Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…
Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

News | March 3, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Traffic violence is being highlighted at the Wisconsin State Capitol.  A new exhibit called Car Crash Tragedies opened Sunday in…
Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Dunn County Sheriff, Kevin Bygd recently addressed the status of signing an ICE agreement for the Warrant Service Officer Program.…
DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National…
Bird Flu Identified in Dane Co. Flock

Bird Flu Identified in Dane Co. Flock

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…
Homicide Trial Continues

Homicide Trial Continues

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The trial of Zachary Fritz continues in La Crosse County.  Fritz is accused of killing his wife in June 2024…
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