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New Year’s Resolutions

Now that 2018 is upon us, people will start their New Year's resolutions. A large portion of those who make resolutions tend to want to improve their health. There are several ways one could go about ...

Safety System Keeps Silo Fire From Spreading

Firefighters from several departments in Marathon County were able to knock down the flames from a fire in a silo Friday evening. Local officials say the internal safety system at Marth Woods Shavings...

State Supreme Court Rules Against Former Fiance’ Of Menards Founder

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the former fiance' of the founder of the Menards home improvement store chain. The court decided John Menard doesn't owe her an ownership share. Debra San...

Clark County House Fire Leaves 1 Dead

The Clark County Sheriff's Office reports a house fire in the Township of Dewhurst has left the 91-year-old homeowner dead. Members of the Hatfield Area Fire Department say the structure was fully eng...

Autopsy Will Be Done To Determine Cause Of 2 Milwaukee Deaths

Hypothermia is suspected in the death of a man found in his car Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. The man's name hasn't been released, but authorities say he was in his 50s and he was found behind his ho...

Balance Of Legislative Power Not Impacted By 2 Republican Resignations

The Republican Party retains control of the Legislature, despite the announcement that two G-O-P members are resigning to take positions with the Walker administration. Senator Frank Lasee (luh SAY) a...

Local Slant on Influenza Outbreak

Winter and influenza goes hand in hand, and this year is no exception. 23 states, including Wisconsin, are seeing widespread cases of the virus. Manitowoc County Health Officer, Amy Wergin said the pe...

.5% Sales Tax Takes Effect in Brown County

As the Manitowoc County Board continues to discuss the possible implementation of a half percent sales tax, Brown County's 72 month trial period with the tax began yesterday. In May, the Brown County ...

Wisconsin Rapids Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

A 42-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man tells investigators he was trying to protect children from sex trafficking when he responded to a Craigslist ad. Investigators aren't buying that story. Jared Teche ...

Governor's Office Rejects Call For Trempealeau County DA Investigation

The chief legal counsel to Governor Scott Walker says she doesn't believe a suspension of Trempealeau County District Attorney Taavi McMahon is warranted at this time. Katie Ignatowski investigated cl...