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Looking Local: Tech entrepreneur Jeff Cernohous to speak at UW-River Falls

Looking Local: Tech entrepreneur Jeff Cernohous to speak at UW-River Falls

Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

Friday Feel Good: Heartwarming Rescue in Cold Temps

Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

Heard the Buzz? Bee Expo Lands Again

Medford Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced

Medford Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Medford woman is pleading guilty to charges stemming from robberies at a pair of Jackson County banks.  Banks in…
Man Injured in Vernon Co. Accident

Man Injured in Vernon Co. Accident

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury accident that happened Saturday night in the Town of Coon.  Reports…
Fire Destroys Tomah Home

Fire Destroys Tomah Home

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a destructive house fire in Tomah.  An East Clifton Street home went…
WI City Sees Drop in Babies Born

WI City Sees Drop in Babies Born

News | January 27, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Milwaukee is seeing a big dip in the number of births in city hospitals.  The Journal-Sentinel reports Milwaukee had its…
WI Women’s Hockey Players Going for Gold

WI Women’s Hockey Players Going for Gold

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Tweleve Wisconsin women’s hockey players are heading to Milan for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. The Badgers are sending six…
Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

Warrant Issued For Man Accused of Child Assault

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An arrest warrant was issued Friday for an Appleton man accused in the sexual assault of a child.  Michael Rouse…
Vernon Co. Crash Under Investigation

Vernon Co. Crash Under Investigation

News | January 26, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two people were left injured after a single-vehicle weekend crash in Vernon County.  Authorities say 61-year-old John Harnish lost control…
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…
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