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Man Accepts Plea Deal in Deadly Crash

Man Accepts Plea Deal in Deadly Crash

Land Set for Conservation

Land Set for Conservation

Historical WI Business Set to Close

Historical WI Business Set to Close

EC Shines Light on Businesses with Sustainability Awards

EC Shines Light on Businesses with Sustainability Awards

News | December 19, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Winner are being revealed for this year’s Sustainable Eau Claire Awards.  The awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that are…
UW Platteville Adds Cannabis Classes

UW Platteville Adds Cannabis Classes

News | December 19, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is adding programs for students looking to get into the cannabis field.  The school announced this…
Kevin McCallister’s Shopping Trip in 2025 Could Make You Slap Your Cheeks and Scream

Kevin McCallister’s Shopping Trip in 2025 Could Make You Slap Your Cheeks and Scream

News | December 19, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The cost of Kevin McCallister’s grocery run in “Home Alone” is raising questions about the present-day cost of goods. The…
Escaped Inmate Back in Custody

Escaped Inmate Back in Custody

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
An escaped inmate from Columbia County is back in custody after being captured in Tomah.  Authorities say Matthew William Mahoney…
DHS Announces Pediatric Deaths Linked to Virus

DHS Announces Pediatric Deaths Linked to Virus

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced the first pediatric deaths of the new respiratory virus season.  Officials say…
Arrest Made in St. Croix Co. Cold Case

Arrest Made in St. Croix Co. Cold Case

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant update in a cold case that began over 23 years ago.…
Man Sentenced in Child Neglect Case

Man Sentenced in Child Neglect Case

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in a child neglect case.  Matthew Stanton and Shanta Hill…
Bond Set For Homicide, Arson Suspect

Bond Set For Homicide, Arson Suspect

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Bond is being set for a Western Technical College instructor charged in connection with the death of a pregnant woman…
Menards Agrees to Multi-State Settlement

Menards Agrees to Multi-State Settlement

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire-based Menards is agreeing to terms of a multi-state settlement.  The home improvement store chain had been accused of…
Former Superintendent Pleads No Contest

Former Superintendent Pleads No Contest

News | December 18, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
In St. Croix County, former Glenwood City School District superintendent Timothy Johnson is pleading no contest to charges.  Johnson was…
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