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Buffalo County Woman Charged in Drug Case

Buffalo County Woman Charged in Drug Case

EC Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case

EC Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case

Missing Woman Found, Alert Cancelled

Missing Woman Found, Alert Cancelled

Leonhard Grabs a Gig

Leonhard Grabs a Gig

News | July 26, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Jim Leonhard has a new job in the Big 10, at Illinois. The University of Illinois yesterday said it’s hired…
New Proposal Addresses Disabilities

New Proposal Addresses Disabilities

News | July 26, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The latest plan from Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol would encourage businesses to install adult changing stations in their bathrooms.  Senator Melissa…
Feelin’ Lucky?

Feelin’ Lucky?

News | July 26, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Mega Millions jackpot is inching closer to a billion dollars.  No one won the big prize in last night’s…
Air Quality Alert Extended

Air Quality Alert Extended

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s air quality alert is extended to eleven o’clock tonight.  The National Weather Service says that’s around the time all…
Restoration Efforts Continue in Western WI

Restoration Efforts Continue in Western WI

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Restoration efforts continue as Xcel Energy thanks its customers for their patience and understanding as more than 300 employees and…
CVTC Cooks Up Accreditation from American Culinary Federation

CVTC Cooks Up Accreditation from American Culinary Federation

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Chippewa Valley Technical College Culinary Management Program received a seven-year exemplary status accreditation from American Culinary Federation during its…
Discounted Well Water Testing Available

Discounted Well Water Testing Available

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
From Tuesday, August 1 through Thursday, August 10, homeowners with private wells can get their well water tested at a…
Abduction Report a Hoax

Abduction Report a Hoax

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Police in Whitewater say last week’s report of an attempted child abduction was a hoax. Investigators yesterday said the witness…
Early Voting Push Begins

Early Voting Push Begins

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Republicans in Wisconsin are now embracing early voting. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel yesterday launched what they are calling the Bank…
Former Prosecutor Headed to Jail

Former Prosecutor Headed to Jail

News | July 25, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A former northwestern Wisconsin prosecutor is going to jail for making secret sex tapes. A St. Croix County judge yesterday sentenced former…
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