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  • EC Council Set to Vote on Free Transit Option

    EC Council Set to Vote on Free Transit Option

  • Friday Feel Good: Mans Best Friend to the Rescue

    Friday Feel Good: Mans Best Friend to the Rescue

  • Legislation Aims to Support Families After Stillbirth

    Legislation Aims to Support Families After Stillbirth

Crews On Scene of EC Fire

Crews On Scene of EC Fire

Hello Spring! Welcome Back to WI

Hello Spring! Welcome Back to WI

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Wood Stove Suspected Cause of Chippewa Fire

Wood Stove Suspected Cause of Chippewa Fire

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities have identified the suspected cause of a Sunday afternoon fire in Chippewa Falls.  Crews were called to a location…
Dugan Case Begins in WI Court

Dugan Case Begins in WI Court

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Judge Hannah Dugan returns to Milwaukee County court today following yesterday’s opening statements and testimony.  Dugan is accused of obstructing…
WI Lawmakers Plan DOJ Investigation

WI Lawmakers Plan DOJ Investigation

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
State lawmakers are preparing to look into the Wisconsin Department of Justice.  Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced yesterday the…
New Year, Free Rides! EC Transit Offers Free Rides to Students

New Year, Free Rides! EC Transit Offers Free Rides to Students

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Transit will be offering free fares to school-age kids in the new year.  The city says that kids…
Theodore, Violet. Owen & Chloe…

Theodore, Violet. Owen & Chloe…

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison is unveiling the top baby names of 2025.  Officials said the number one name for…
Cyber Swatting Incident Closes Platteville Schools

Cyber Swatting Incident Closes Platteville Schools

News | December 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
All schools in the Platteville School District are closed today after a cyber swatting incident. In a social media post,…
Looking Local: Wisconsin Students Invited to Participate in 2026 National Civics Bee® State Competition Hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber

Looking Local: Wisconsin Students Invited to Participate in 2026 National Civics Bee® State Competition Hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber

News | December 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as Wisconsin’s official State Partner for the U.S. Chamber…
Looking Local: UW-Stout fall Commencement Scheduled

Looking Local: UW-Stout fall Commencement Scheduled

News | December 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout.  A total of 399…
HOPE GOSPEL MISSION TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS

HOPE GOSPEL MISSION TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS

News | December 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hope Gospel Mission is hosting their annual Christmas Community Dinner on Saturday,  December 20th, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m.…
Trial For WI Judge Set to Begin

Trial For WI Judge Set to Begin

News | December 15, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Opening statements in the trial of the Milwaukee County judge is scheduled to start today.  Judge Hannah Dugan is accused…
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