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  • WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

    WI Sees Drop in Overdose Deaths

  • Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

    Train Vs. Semi Collision Under Investigation

  • Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

    Police Follow Up on Tip, No Remains Found

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

WI DNR Names Plant of the Year

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

New Public Boat Dock in Downtown Menomonie

Gosh, We Love The Packers

Gosh, We Love The Packers

Buckle UP, Phones DOWN

Buckle UP, Phones DOWN

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is trying to cut down on distracted driving.  The D-O-T says today is Buckle Up, Phone Down…
WI Colleges Ranked

WI Colleges Ranked

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year…
EC Transit Rolls Forward With New Technology

EC Transit Rolls Forward With New Technology

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Masabi, the company bringing Fare-Payments-as-a-Service (FPaaS) to public transit, announced that it has been selected, along with partner TransLoc, by…
Student Loan Forgiveness Application Available

Student Loan Forgiveness Application Available

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A beta version of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness application is now available online. The beta version of the application can…
Surplus Bucks in BuckyLand

Surplus Bucks in BuckyLand

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Wisconsin has set another record with its budget surplus.  The state’s Department of Administration on Friday said the state ended its…
OctoBRRRRR, Chippewa Valley Waking Up to Cold Temps

OctoBRRRRR, Chippewa Valley Waking Up to Cold Temps

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
There will be some frost on the pumpkins to start the week across the Chippewa Valley. The National Weather Service…
Prosecution Could Rest in Waukesha Christmas Parade Trial

Prosecution Could Rest in Waukesha Christmas Parade Trial

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
It could be the last day for the prosecution at the Waukesha Christmas Parade trial.  The D.A. could rest their…
Charges Filed in Case of Stolen Weapons, Ammunition

Charges Filed in Case of Stolen Weapons, Ammunition

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Three people are looking at nearly two dozen felony counts for stealing guns, bullets, and rocket launchers from an Eau…
Former President Obama Plans WI Rally Visit

Former President Obama Plans WI Rally Visit

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Democrats in Wisconsin are getting some help closing their races this fall. Former President Obama is scheduled to campaign for Democrats in…
WI Coronavirus Hospitalizations Trend Down

WI Coronavirus Hospitalizations Trend Down

News | October 17, 2022 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is inching closer to 400 people in the hospital with the coronavirus. The state’s Hospital Association on Friday said 427…
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