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  • Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

    Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

  • Looking Local: River Falls Woman Earns College Credits in HS, Finishes Degree at CVTC

    Looking Local: River Falls Woman Earns College Credits in HS, Finishes Degree at CVTC

  • DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

    DATCP to Survey for Spongy Moth in 36 Counties

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

Local Booster Shots Available

Local Booster Shots Available

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The updated fall booster doses for COVID-19 are now available for everyone age 5 and over. These booster shots help…
Guilty Plea Expected in Case Of Murdered UW Madison Student

Guilty Plea Expected in Case Of Murdered UW Madison Student

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
It looks like there will be a guilty plea in the 2008 murder of a UW-Madison student.  Lawyers for David…
Explosion Causes Millions in Damage

Explosion Causes Millions in Damage

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators say Friday’s explosion at two homes in Oregon caused two million-dollars damage.  The Oregon Area Fire Department yesterday didn’t…
Full Report Released After Investigation Into WI Zoo

Full Report Released After Investigation Into WI Zoo

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The investigation into the staff at the Henry Vilas Zoo came up empty on complaints of harassment and discrimination.  The…
Fire Investigation Turns Into Murder Investigation

Fire Investigation Turns Into Murder Investigation

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The investigation into last Friday’s fire in Hartland is now a murder investigation. Hartland Police Chief Torin Misko yesterday said…
Dare Turns Into Felony Charges For UWEC Student

Dare Turns Into Felony Charges For UWEC Student

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There are now felony charges against a UW-Eau Claire student who said there was a bomb in Towers Hall.  Prosecutors…
Priest Resigns Amidst Accusations of Misconduct

Priest Resigns Amidst Accusations of Misconduct

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
A priest who worked in both Wausau and Chippewa Falls has resigned after accusations of sexual misconduct. Father Mark Pierce…
Lily Alert Law Paused

Lily Alert Law Paused

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
It’s been six months since Lily Peters was murdered. She was 10, the 14-year-old suspect in her death is still…
Not A Report Card to Hang on The Refrigerator

Not A Report Card to Hang on The Refrigerator

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
  Wisconsin’s latest test scores show kids in the state are falling further behind. The results from the National Assessment of…
Elite Search and Rescue Teams Are Back

Elite Search and Rescue Teams Are Back

News | October 25, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s elite search and rescue team is back. Members of Task Force One held their first training exercise in nearly…
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