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  • Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

    Looking Local: CVTC Instructor, Students Bring Freddie Back to Life for ECFD

  • News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

    News from UW-River Falls: Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls 

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

VFW 10405 Makes Donation to Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Former Mental Health Worker Sentenced

Brewery Taps Out of Rittenhouse Appearance

Brewery Taps Out of Rittenhouse Appearance

News | January 16, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Kyle Rittenhouse will not be speaking about censorship at a Texas brewery after all. Managers at the Southern Star Brewing…
Supreme Court Candidate Embraces Progressive Label

Supreme Court Candidate Embraces Progressive Label

News | January 16, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
One of the candidates for state supreme court says she’s embracing her ‘progressive’ label. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet…
The “Maine” Attraction

The “Maine” Attraction

News | January 16, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
 There’s no new billionaire in Wisconsin. Lottery managers say a man in Maine won Friday’s Mega-Millions drawing. The winning ticket is…
National Bobblehead Museum Marks MLK Jr. Day

National Bobblehead Museum Marks MLK Jr. Day

News | January 16, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day in its own way. The…
Car Stolen While Woman Sleeps in Back

Car Stolen While Woman Sleeps in Back

News | January 15, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A man has been arrested in Columbia County for stealing a car that had a woman sleeping in the back…
Cheers To SWISSconsin!

Cheers To SWISSconsin!

News | January 15, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
The town of New Glarus is celebrating its Swiss heritage by performing an ancient ritual called Silvesterchlausen.  The Swiss New…
On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 14, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We are glad you are with us and hope your 2023 is starting off well.…
Contractor Arrested in Colombia Co.

Contractor Arrested in Colombia Co.

News | January 14, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A contractor accused of scamming dozens of southern Wisconsin homeowners out of thousands of dollars has been arrested.  Tyler Hansen was arrested…
Proposed Flat Tax Before State Senate

Proposed Flat Tax Before State Senate

News | January 14, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
 A proposed flat income tax is now before the State Senate and Governor Tony Evers opposes it.  Senate Majority Leader…
WI Youth Report Shows Ups and Downs

WI Youth Report Shows Ups and Downs

News | January 14, 2023 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new state report says adolescents in Wisconsin are reporting more thoughts of suicide and feelings of depression and anxiety.  The report…
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