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  • Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

    Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

  • Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

    Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

  • WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

    WI National Guard Connects to World Stage

Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

Traffic Violence Highlighted at Capitol

Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

Dunn Co. Sheriff Address ICE Agreement

DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

DATCP Celebrates Achievements by Consumer Protection and Weights and Measures Teams

Weather Interrupts WI Sturgeon Season

Weather Interrupts WI Sturgeon Season

News | February 21, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The weather is not cooperating with sturgeon spearers on Lake Winnebago. Another day of rain has deteriorated ice conditions and…
Gail’s Law Passes in WI Assembly

Gail’s Law Passes in WI Assembly

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bipartisan women’s health bills on its last day in session. Gail’s Law requires insurance companies…
Friday Feel Good: Cold Weather, Warm Hearts

Friday Feel Good: Cold Weather, Warm Hearts

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
With the wild ride in our temperatures this week, we land back in more seasonable Winter temps and for this week’s…
WI Speaker Set to Step Down, Vos Announces Retirement

WI Speaker Set to Step Down, Vos Announces Retirement

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker is calling it quits.  Rochester’s Robin Vos announced yesterday he’s going to retire at the end…
EC Man Facing New Charges

EC Man Facing New Charges

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire man who recently pleaded guilty to charges in a car theft case is now facing new charges. …
Water Rescue on the Mississippi

Water Rescue on the Mississippi

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that two people who fell through ice on the Mississippi River on Thursday are…
Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

Charges Filed in Child Pornography Case

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a La Crosse County man accused of possessing child pornography.  Reports say that child sex…
Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

Ignition Interlock Bill Lands on Governor’s Desk

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A bill strengthening Wisconsin’s ignition interlock law is heading to the governor’s desk.  The State Assembly gave unanimous approval to…
We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

We’re Off to See the (Blizzard) Wizard!

News | February 20, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Menomonie is announcing a winner in their snowplow naming contest.  Folks were encouraged to cast votes on…
Unemployment Filings Decreasing

Unemployment Filings Decreasing

News | February 19, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for…
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