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    Xcel Energy Increases Safety Measures and Signage at Cedar Falls Hydro Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

  • Deadly Skid Steer Accident in New Auburn

    Deadly Skid Steer Accident in New Auburn

  • Looking Local: CVTC Student, Lippert Employee Turns Curiosity into Career Growth

    Looking Local: CVTC Student, Lippert Employee Turns Curiosity into Career Growth

Looking Local: Mathematics Education Graduate Recognized for Teaching Excellence and Commitment to Student Success 

Looking Local: Mathematics Education Graduate Recognized for Teaching Excellence and Commitment to Student Success 

WI Joins Lawsuit Over Student Loan Limits for Nursing Students

WI Joins Lawsuit Over Student Loan Limits for Nursing Students

Memorial Day Parade Planned, “From 1776 to Today: Remembering the Brave”

Memorial Day Parade Planned, “From 1776 to Today: Remembering the Brave”

Data Breach Affects UW Campuses

Data Breach Affects UW Campuses

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Students at U.W. campuses are among those being impacted by a hacking incident.  CANVAS — a cloud-based digital hub for…
Veteran’s Issues Focus of Local Round Table

Veteran’s Issues Focus of Local Round Table

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden took part in a roundtable discussion about veterans’ issues Thursday in Sparta.  Staffing at V.A.…
Two Men Facing Charges After EC Children’s Museum Incident

Two Men Facing Charges After EC Children’s Museum Incident

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two men are facing charges with authorities saying they gained unlawful entry to the Eau Claire Children’s Museum.  According to…
USCellular Powers Down Select WI Stores

USCellular Powers Down Select WI Stores

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
An authorized agent of USCellular is shutting down more than a dozen stores in Wisconsin.  Cell Plus says it will…
Swedish Meatballs Come to Madison!

Swedish Meatballs Come to Madison!

News | May 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
  Madison is going to have its own IKEA store.  The Swedish furniture company announced plans to open the 54-thousand…
Attorney Requests Mistrial

Attorney Requests Mistrial

News | May 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Twice on Tuesday, an attorney for Josie Dikeman asked the presiding judge in her trial to declare a mistrial.  Twice,…
Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

News | May 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities are investigating a fatal Tuesday afternoon crash in Barron County.  Cameron Police say commercial farm sprayer collided with another…
Dunn Co. Man Convicted of Child Assault

Dunn Co. Man Convicted of Child Assault

News | May 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
In Dunn County, the verdict is in for a man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile.  Investigators say that Joshua…
Man Sentenced in Deadly Stabbing

Man Sentenced in Deadly Stabbing

News | May 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for a man convicted in a deadly Prairie du Chien stabbing.  Sixty-five-year-old Daniel Welsch was killed…
Gold Star Status: WI Teacher Lands Top Spot

Gold Star Status: WI Teacher Lands Top Spot

News | May 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A fourth grade Madison educator is one of this year’s Wisconsin Teacher of the Year.  Kristen Scott was surprised with…
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