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    Looking Local: Blue Devils Heat up the Ice Ranked fifth in nation, First NCAA Tournament in 17 Years

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Rusk Co. Woman Charged in Death of Husband

Rusk Co. Woman Charged in Death of Husband

Deadly Cras Under Investigation

Deadly Cras Under Investigation

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

City of Clear Water…Rate Hike

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…
Deadly Sparta Fire Under Investigation

Deadly Sparta Fire Under Investigation

News | March 2, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
One person is dead after a Saturday fire in Sparta.  A victim found inside a burning Julie Avenue duplex was…
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