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VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Crawford Co. Officer Placed on Leave, Investigation Ongoing

Crawford Co. Officer Placed on Leave, Investigation Ongoing

News | November 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Crawford County, a Prairie du Chien Police officer is facing allegations of misconduct.  Specific details of the accusations against…
Vernon Co. Corn Crash Under Investigation

Vernon Co. Corn Crash Under Investigation

News | November 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities in Vernon County are continuing to investigate a recent accident at State Highway 82 and County Road P.  Sixty-three-year-old…
New Degree First of its kind in WI

New Degree First of its kind in WI

News | November 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
UW-Madison is launching a new public policy undergraduate program available next fall.  La Follette School director Susan Yackee says it…
Local Siren Testing Planned

Local Siren Testing Planned

News | November 11, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire County will be testing outdoor sirens in Eau Claire and Altoona tomorrow.  The sirens are part of the…
WI D.O.R. Announces Free Filing Option

WI D.O.R. Announces Free Filing Option

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced that its free, secure, electronic filing option WisTax, will be available for filing 2025…
DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) remind…
Barron Woman Found, No Foul Play Suspected

Barron Woman Found, No Foul Play Suspected

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The search for a missing Barron County woman has reached a tragic end.  Sixty-year-old Rice Lake resident Toni Peterson was…
Chippewa Man Sentenced to Prison

Chippewa Man Sentenced to Prison

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a Chippewa Falls man who investigators say sexually assaulted children.  Prosecutors say that two young…
Vernon Co. Man Facing Assault Charges

Vernon Co. Man Facing Assault Charges

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Vernon County, a man accused of sexual assault is set to appear in court today.  Authorities — last week…
Chippewa Fire Under Investigation

Chippewa Fire Under Investigation

News | November 10, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a destructive house fire in Chippewa Falls.  Crews arrived Sunday morning at…
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