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Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for Community Health Projects

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Looking Local: Inspiring graduates from College of Arts & Human Sciences Share Experiences

Looking Local: Inspiring graduates from College of Arts & Human Sciences Share Experiences

WI Man Sentenced to Life in Prison

WI Man Sentenced to Life in Prison

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Janesville man is being sentenced to life in prison for a 2021 death in the Wisconsin Dells.  A Columbia…
Man Sentenced in Case of Monkey Torture

Man Sentenced in Case of Monkey Torture

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Crawford County pharmacist is spending months behind bars for purchasing monkey torture videos online.  Federal prosecutors say 40-year-old Kenneth…
Crews Fight Fire in Buffalo County

Crews Fight Fire in Buffalo County

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
No injuries to report following a farm fire in Buffalo County.  Thick black smoke filled the air yesterday afternoon in…
Paying More in 2024

Paying More in 2024

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Thousands of local residents will soon be paying more for their utilities.  Xcel Energy has announced a rate increase for…
What Goes Up…Must Come Down

What Goes Up…Must Come Down

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Menomonie will collect live Christmas trees from residents.  The goal is to recycle the trees after the…
Google Play Settlement Pays Out to WI Residents

Google Play Settlement Pays Out to WI Residents

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A number of Wisconsin residents are likely getting compensation out of a recent Google settlement. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul…
Poinsettia’s Past the Holidays?

Poinsettia’s Past the Holidays?

News | December 21, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
More than 70-million potted poinsettias are sold every year in the U.S. But what happens to them after the holiday?…
Man Sentenced for Armored Truck Thefts

Man Sentenced for Armored Truck Thefts

News | December 20, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire man was sentenced for stealing more than 179-thousand dollars from an armored truck facility. Ari Beck, a…
Festival to Offer Parental Leave Options

Festival to Offer Parental Leave Options

News | December 20, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Wisconsin grocery store chain will soon offer paid parental leave to its employees. Starting on January first, all part-time…
Illness Continues, Connected to Applesauce Pouches

Illness Continues, Connected to Applesauce Pouches

News | December 20, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Four Wisconsinites have tested positive for high levels of lead in their blood after consuming applesauce pouches. The Centers for…
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