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    EC Home Fire Under Investigation

  • Two Year Budget Approved, Tax Cuts and Child Care Investments Planned

    Two Year Budget Approved, Tax Cuts and Child Care Investments Planned

  • ‘Sconnie Snuffs Out: Smoking Rates Fall in WI

    ‘Sconnie Snuffs Out: Smoking Rates Fall in WI

Looking Local: U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament Swings for Success with Help of UW-Stout Talent

Looking Local: U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament Swings for Success with Help of UW-Stout Talent

Old School Gets New Life as Apartment Complex

Old School Gets New Life as Apartment Complex

WI High Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban

WI High Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban

Group Shines Light on WI Utilities

Group Shines Light on WI Utilities

News | September 8, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s Citizens Utility Board is asking state regulators to limit the profits for some of Wisconsin’s largest utilities.  CUB yesterday…
National Registration Form Scrapped

National Registration Form Scrapped

News | September 8, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin can no longer use a national voter registration form. A judge earlier this week said the form asks for…
Dragonflies in the Dairyland

Dragonflies in the Dairyland

News | September 8, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s apparently dragonfly season in southeast Wisconsin. People say they are seeing swarms of the bugs in their yards each…
WI Slides into Drought

WI Slides into Drought

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
More of Wisconsin is sliding into deeper drought. This week’s U-S Drought Monitor Map is now showing a new area…
Prost! Oktoberfest Time is Near

Prost! Oktoberfest Time is Near

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The 20th Annual Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest is just around the corner. Taking place on September 15-16, at the Northern Wisconsin…
Deadly St. Croix Co. Crash Under Investigation

Deadly St. Croix Co. Crash Under Investigation

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 10:48 p.m. on August 16, 2023, reporting a…
Deadly ATV Crash Under Investigation

Deadly ATV Crash Under Investigation

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 7:58 p.m. onSeptember 4, 2023, reporting an ATV…
Congressman Tiffany Plans Townhall

Congressman Tiffany Plans Townhall

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) joined by Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, September 20th…
New Rules for Chippewa Recycling

New Rules for Chippewa Recycling

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s electronics recycling law bans all electronics from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators.  Many electronics also contain harmful materials, including lead,…
Citizens Law Enforcement Academy Comes to Barron Co.

Citizens Law Enforcement Academy Comes to Barron Co.

News | September 7, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Citizen Law Enforcement Academy is a program designed to give citizens insight into law enforcement and the Barron County…
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