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  • Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

    Citations Issued After Vehicle Crashes Into House

  • WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

    WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

  • Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

    Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

Rest in Peace. Jimmy

Rest in Peace. Jimmy

News | September 2, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Jimmy Buffett has died. The singer-songwriter best known for his iconic hit “Margaritaville” was forced to cancel his 2023 tour…
WI DNR Warns of Elevated Fire Risk

WI DNR Warns of Elevated Fire Risk

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
There’s an elevated fire risk across much of Wisconsin this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources responded to ten…
Protected Species Shot

Protected Species Shot

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for who shot two protected species in the Navarino Wildlife area. The…
Narcan Vending Machines Coming to WI

Narcan Vending Machines Coming to WI

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Vending machines with fentanyl test strips and Narcan are coming to Wisconsin. The state health services department is giving out…
Friday Feel Good: Reeling in the Big One

Friday Feel Good: Reeling in the Big One

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Plenty of folks are planning to spend some time on the water this Labor Day weekend, but if you are…
Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over

Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation for the annual the Drive…
Class Shines a Light of Solar Grazing

Class Shines a Light of Solar Grazing

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Solar grazing is the practice of grazing livestock on the forage in the field where solar arrays are installed. Sheep…
Labor Day Weekend Heats Up

Labor Day Weekend Heats Up

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hitching up the boat and camper, packing up the graham crackers and marshmallows? Don’t forget the sunscreen and cold water!…
FBI Shares Update on UW Bombing Case

FBI Shares Update on UW Bombing Case

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The FBI is sharing new, aged pictures of the suspect in the bombing at UW-Madison back in 1970.  The FBI…
Street Race Leads to Hit and Run

Street Race Leads to Hit and Run

News | September 1, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police in Milwaukee say a street race led to the hit-and-run of an 11-year-old boy last weekend. Investigators yesterday released…
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