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  • More Charges Filed Against Former Medical Worker

    More Charges Filed Against Former Medical Worker

  • Man Sentenced in Drug Case

    Man Sentenced in Drug Case

  • Funding Set for Western WI: Water Infrastructure, Fire Engine and More

    Funding Set for Western WI: Water Infrastructure, Fire Engine and More

WI State Patrol Seeking Recruits

WI State Patrol Seeking Recruits

New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

New Bill Addressing Overdose Prevention Has Local Connections

Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

Looking Local: CVTC Alumna Overcomes Setbacks to Realize Her Dreams

Gov. Evers Makes Stop in Our Area, Focuses On Food Insecurity and Funding

Gov. Evers Makes Stop in Our Area, Focuses On Food Insecurity and Funding

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Governor Tom Evers visited La Crosse yesterday paying a visit to the city’s Hunger Task Force.  The Hunger Task…
Klobuchar Announces Run for MN Governor

Klobuchar Announces Run for MN Governor

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In bordering Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar on Thursday announced that she is running to be that state’s next governor.  Current…
Plans for WI Data Center Power Down

Plans for WI Data Center Power Down

News | January 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Plans for a data center in DeForest will not move forward.  The decision was made Wednesday after village staff recommended…
RCU Foundation Announces New Executive Director

RCU Foundation Announces New Executive Director

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The RCU Foundation (Foundation) has named Jennifer McHugh Executive Director. In her new role, McHugh will serve as the Foundation’s chief…
WI Sees Push for Homeschooling Options

WI Sees Push for Homeschooling Options

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin residents are pushing for homeschooling as a valid education option for families.  This comes during National School Choice Week,…
WI Man Picks Up 10th OWI

WI Man Picks Up 10th OWI

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Madison man is in custody after his tenth alleged offense of operating under the influence.  Wisconsin State Patrol got…
Give Yourself Some Credit! WI Ranks High for Credit Scores

Give Yourself Some Credit! WI Ranks High for Credit Scores

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsinites have some of the highest credit scores in the country. Eva Basinger has more.
Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

Looking Local: UW-River Falls to Present Guest Speaker for Black History Month, Eau Claire Connections

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 In observance of Black History Month, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Student Inclusion and Belonging Center will present guest speaker Larry Mboga Feb. 12 from 3-5…
Looking Local: Welding Sparks Lasting Education for CVTC Student

Looking Local: Welding Sparks Lasting Education for CVTC Student

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Above photo: Jenna Lawrence attended the high school academy welding program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls when…
Real Life A.I. Majors Arrive on Campus

Real Life A.I. Majors Arrive on Campus

News | January 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
If you are real-life curious about artificial intelligence and how it impacts our lives, UWEC has a new area of…
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