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  • Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

    Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

  • The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

    The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

  • WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

    WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

Looking Local: Law Student Credits Time at CVTC with Learning to Appreciate Education

Looking Local: Law Student Credits Time at CVTC with Learning to Appreciate Education

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
“I don’t know if it was just the way social media portrays attorneys wearing the nice suits or having a…
Local Voting, Primary Updates

Local Voting, Primary Updates

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
There will be a Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. In  Eau Claire County there will be one…
DATCP’s Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grants Support Thousands

DATCP’s Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grants Support Thousands

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
 In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program…
Fire Leaves Many Displaced, Cause Under Investigation

Fire Leaves Many Displaced, Cause Under Investigation

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Nearly a dozen people are displaced after a fire in Chippewa County. The details, as released by Sheriff Hakes, are…
Stabbing Suspect Ordered to Get Evaluation

Stabbing Suspect Ordered to Get Evaluation

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The suspect in the homicide at Eau Claire’s Do Dodge Inn is being sent to an inpatient treatment facility.  On…
WI Man Facing Federal Firearms, Conspiracy Charges

WI Man Facing Federal Firearms, Conspiracy Charges

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Viroqua man is accused of illegally shipping guns to buyers in Saudi Arabia.  Sixty-year-old Mark Buschman is facing several…
Gov. Evers Makes Splash with PFAS Funding

Gov. Evers Makes Splash with PFAS Funding

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is sharing plans to expand access to clean drinking water around Wisconsin.  His plans are part of…
Chippewa Police Department Warns of Scam

Chippewa Police Department Warns of Scam

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Falls Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam.  They say people are getting calls from someone…
WI DNR Looking to Hire

WI DNR Looking to Hire

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now looking to hire seasonal staff members for state parks and other recreation…
Brewers Look for Home Run with New Updates

Brewers Look for Home Run with New Updates

News | February 5, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Milwaukee Brewers are sharing some details on upgrades at American Family Field that fans can look forward to in…
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