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  • Voter Turnout Falls Below Last Years Turnout

    Voter Turnout Falls Below Last Years Turnout

  • Work Underway on Pedestrian Bridge

    Work Underway on Pedestrian Bridge

  • Whitehall Welcomes New Police Chief

    Whitehall Welcomes New Police Chief

City Of Altoona Plans Community Clean Up

City Of Altoona Plans Community Clean Up

Former Superintendent Sentenced to Prison, Extended Supervision

Former Superintendent Sentenced to Prison, Extended Supervision

UW Stout Names New Women’s Basketball Coach

UW Stout Names New Women’s Basketball Coach

Man Admits to Killing Neighbors Dog

Man Admits to Killing Neighbors Dog

News | April 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police say a Black River Falls man had admitted to fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog.  The incident happened last week…
Looking Local: CVTC Offers Opportunities for Professionals

Looking Local: CVTC Offers Opportunities for Professionals

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Chippewa Valley Technical College will again offer the Learn Grow Lead conference where administrative and business professionals come together to sharpen their…
Judges Panel Throws Out Lawsuit To Redraw WI Congressional Maps

Judges Panel Throws Out Lawsuit To Redraw WI Congressional Maps

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A three-judge panel in Wisconsin is dismissing a challenge to the state’s congressional map. The judges wrote in an 18-page…
Former Teacher Makes Court Appearance

Former Teacher Makes Court Appearance

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An Eau Claire special education teacher charged in a child sex abuse case made her first appearance in court Monday. …
Charges Filed Against Former School Staffer

Charges Filed Against Former School Staffer

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Pepin County, charges are being filed against a former Durand-Arkansaw School District staffer accused in a child sex abuse…
Clark Co. Shooting Suspect in Custody

Clark Co. Shooting Suspect in Custody

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The suspect in a weekend shooting incident in Clark County is in custody.  Police say someone opened fire on a…
Vote for WI Towns

Vote for WI Towns

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s an all-Wisconsin championship to be named the “Strongest Town in America.”  The competition by the foundation, “Strong Towns,” started…
‘Sconnie Stresses Less

‘Sconnie Stresses Less

News | March 31, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsinites appear to be feeling less pressure during their daily lives than residents of other states.  A recent study by…
Looking Local: Rural Students Explore Healthcare Paths at CVTC

Looking Local: Rural Students Explore Healthcare Paths at CVTC

News | March 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A recent hands-on learning experience at Chippewa Valley Technical College gave rural high school students a closer look at healthcare…
Looking Local: Staying Rooted in Sustainability. UW STOUT Honored for Commitment to Trees

Looking Local: Staying Rooted in Sustainability. UW STOUT Honored for Commitment to Trees

News | March 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Wisconsin-Stout as a Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree…
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