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  • Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Office Warn of Bail Bond Scam

    Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Office Warn of Bail Bond Scam

  • Victim Identified, Marshfield Man Male Taken into Custody

    Victim Identified, Marshfield Man Male Taken into Custody

Looking Local: UW-Stout Breaks Ground on $32 Million Project

Looking Local: UW-Stout Breaks Ground on $32 Million Project

Flags Lowered to Honor WI Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Flags Lowered to Honor WI Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

EC County Recognizes National Treatment Court Month, Local Successes

EC County Recognizes National Treatment Court Month, Local Successes

Trial Continues for MKE Judge

Trial Continues for MKE Judge

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Testimony continues today in the trial for the Milwaukee judge accused of helping a defendant evade arrest by ICE inside…
WI FoodShare Restrictions Remain the Same

WI FoodShare Restrictions Remain the Same

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s  FoodShare program will not see new restrictions next year. It comes as nearly 20 other states prepare to limit…
WI Volleyball Player “Set” Up for Award

WI Volleyball Player “Set” Up for Award

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A member of the Wisconsin volleyball team is being considered for the AVCA Division I Player of the Year Award. …
Looking Local: UW-Stout interior design program partners with Helping Hand pantry to highlight ‘essential campus resource’

Looking Local: UW-Stout interior design program partners with Helping Hand pantry to highlight ‘essential campus resource’

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Two interior design students at University of Wisconsin-Stout are working to ensure their peers have a more efficient, comfortable and warm experience…
Second Person Charged in Overdose Death

Second Person Charged in Overdose Death

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A second person is being charged in connection with an overdose death in Tomah.  Fifty-four-year-old Harley Carlson was recently charged…
Multiple Dogs Rescued, Animal Neglect Charges Filed Against Chippewa Women

Multiple Dogs Rescued, Animal Neglect Charges Filed Against Chippewa Women

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Charges are being filed against a Chippewa Falls woman following an investigation into allegations of animal neglect.  Earlier this month,…
Wood Stove Suspected Cause of Chippewa Fire

Wood Stove Suspected Cause of Chippewa Fire

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities have identified the suspected cause of a Sunday afternoon fire in Chippewa Falls.  Crews were called to a location…
Dugan Case Begins in WI Court

Dugan Case Begins in WI Court

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Judge Hannah Dugan returns to Milwaukee County court today following yesterday’s opening statements and testimony.  Dugan is accused of obstructing…
WI Lawmakers Plan DOJ Investigation

WI Lawmakers Plan DOJ Investigation

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
State lawmakers are preparing to look into the Wisconsin Department of Justice.  Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced yesterday the…
New Year, Free Rides! EC Transit Offers Free Rides to Students

New Year, Free Rides! EC Transit Offers Free Rides to Students

News | December 16, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire Transit will be offering free fares to school-age kids in the new year.  The city says that kids…
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