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  • State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

    State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

  • WI Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Parents

    WI Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Parents

  • Black River Falls Man Facing Pornography Charges

    Black River Falls Man Facing Pornography Charges

Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Sparta Man Picks Up 7th OWI

Sparta Man Picks Up 7th OWI

Warming Shelters, Ice Rinks Closed

Warming Shelters, Ice Rinks Closed

Roundtable Addresses Local Veterans

Roundtable Addresses Local Veterans

News | August 26, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Representative Derrick Van Orden was in Eau Claire Monday to host a roundtable with local veterans.  He gave an update…
Students Return, Bring Boost

Students Return, Bring Boost

News | August 26, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
La Crosse leaders say they’re expecting a massive economic boost this week.  It comes as students return to the University…
Youth Sue State Over Fossil Fuel, Climate Issues

Youth Sue State Over Fossil Fuel, Climate Issues

News | August 26, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A group of kids is suing the state of Wisconsin over its fossil fuel policies.  The 15 kids involved allege…
Murphy Set to Join Packers Hall of Fame

Murphy Set to Join Packers Hall of Fame

News | August 26, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The former president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers will join the team’s Hall of Fame this week. Mark…
Concrete Repairs Underway at Wissota Hydro

Concrete Repairs Underway at Wissota Hydro

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Starting today, Xcel Energy has begun concrete repairs on the upstream face of the middle embankment at the Wissota Hydro…
Overdose Prevention Workshop Planned

Overdose Prevention Workshop Planned

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
All are encouraged to attend a free overdose prevention workshop in Eau Claire and other activities to honor International Overdose…
Contractor Facing Charges

Contractor Facing Charges

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Chippewa Valley contractor is facing charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from his clients.  Anthony Brooks is being…
City Council Talks Bike Speed, Proposed Ordinance

City Council Talks Bike Speed, Proposed Ordinance

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eau Claire city council members will be discussing a proposed bike ordinance at today’s public hearing.  The ordinance seeks to…
Strum Business Damaged in Fire

Strum Business Damaged in Fire

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
No one is injured after crews put out a structure fire Sunday evening.  Officials say it took place at Koxlien…
Overdose Prevention Workshop Planned

Overdose Prevention Workshop Planned

News | August 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Eau Claire Health Department will be hosting an overdose prevention workshop this coming Thursday.  Residents will learn how to…
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