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    Drivers See Plump and the Pump

  • Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

    Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

  • 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 

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Plan Approved for Busy Intersection

Plan Approved for Busy Intersection

News | December 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire City Council has approved a plan that would make improvements to a busy local intersection.  The council…
EC Teen Found Safe

EC Teen Found Safe

News | December 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire teenager who was reported missing late last month has been found safe.  The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s…
New License Plates, Same Ol’ ‘Sconnie

New License Plates, Same Ol’ ‘Sconnie

News | December 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin drivers are getting more options for license plates.  Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Transportation unveiled two new…
Rhino Care Center Opens in WI Zoo

Rhino Care Center Opens in WI Zoo

News | December 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new facility at the Milwaukee County Zoo is open to the public.  The Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center…
Brewers Swing for the Fences, Millions Raised for WI Causes

Brewers Swing for the Fences, Millions Raised for WI Causes

News | December 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Milwaukee Brewers are hitting a homerun for nonprofits around the Badger State.  The club says it raised nearly six-million…
Kayaker Who Faked Death Released From Custody

Kayaker Who Faked Death Released From Custody

News | December 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and fled the country has been released from custody.   Ryan Borgwardt pleaded…
Man Arrested for Threatening WI Parade

Man Arrested for Threatening WI Parade

News | December 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A man has been arrested for allegedly making a threat against the Waukesha Christmas Parade.  Police say the social media…
Blue Angels Set to Return to Chippewa Valley 2027

Blue Angels Set to Return to Chippewa Valley 2027

News | December 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The skies above West Central Wisconsin are set to roar once again as the Chippewa Valley Air Show proudly announces…
The Road Ahead: Dunn Co. Hwy. Dept. Announces 2026 Road Repair and Reconstruction Plan 

The Road Ahead: Dunn Co. Hwy. Dept. Announces 2026 Road Repair and Reconstruction Plan 

News | December 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Dunn County Highway Department is preparing for an extensive program of road repairs and reconstruction in 2026, following County Board approval of additional borrowing to fund…
VOLUME 1 + 12 Nights of Christmas=Festive Local Event

VOLUME 1 + 12 Nights of Christmas=Festive Local Event

News | December 9, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Local Store & Volume One (205 N. Dewey Street) are ramping up the holiday cheer this season by transforming the…
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