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New Ace Hardware store opening in Ellsworth, 'We look forward to becoming a helpful, valuable neighbor'

By Trina Thomas | Apr 5, 2022

Waltz Ace Hardware in Ellsworth will celebrate its grand opening April 8-10.

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Ness on Jeffers Road Project in Eau Claire: 'We’re expecting for full construction to be completed to be approximately five months worth of work'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 25, 2022

Road work, replacing lead pipes and fixing sidewalks are slated for Eau Claire in 2022.

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Paxlovid greenlit by FDA for hospitalization prevention in COVID-19 patients

By Trina Thomas | Mar 4, 2022

People are now able to take a pill to greatly lessen their risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19.

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'We love knowing people are getting their cats fixed': Buffalo County animal shelter gets 1,000 cats fixed

By Trina Thomas | Mar 1, 2022

The Buffalo County Humane Association (BCHA) in Mondovi recently reached the milestone of 1,000 cats being spayed or neutered.

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Evers breaks pardon records after recent 25: 'I’m proud to grant these 25 pardons today'

By Trina Thomas | Feb 15, 2022

Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) has shattered glass ceilings when it comes to forgiving convicted felons as he brings the total number during his time in office to over 400.

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'Every kid in the room feels cared for': Roosevelt Elementary teacher selected for Golden Apple

By Trina Thomas | Feb 10, 2022

A Roosevelt Elementary first grade teacher was awarded the Golden Apple Award that is handed out every February by WEAU and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation.

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'Kids find so much joy in sports': La Crosse defies CDC recommendations on high-risk sports, activities

By Trina Thomas | Feb 1, 2022

La Crosse schools are pressing on with high-risk sports and activities despite CDC recommendations.

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Kind encourages others to contribute to Veterans History Project: 'Take time to interview a loved one about their service'

By Trina Thomas | Nov 17, 2021

As Nov. 11 marked Veterans Day, it only seems fitting that the following day, Rep. Ron Kind (D-LaCrosse) tweeted about the birth of The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP).

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'We will never forget': Kind recognizes 100th anniversary of Tomb of Unknown Soldier, honors veterans

By Trina Thomas | Nov 17, 2021

Rep. Ron Kind on Nov. 11 recognized Veterans Day and took to Twitter to honor the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Lawmakers introduce bill that would require infertility to be classified as a disease: 'Finances shouldn't get in way of starting a family'

By Trina Thomas | Nov 15, 2021

State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) recently introduced legislation that would allow infertility to be classified as a disease that insurance would have to cover.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court grants hearing to former regulator in controversial, 'highly unusual' power line case

By Trina Thomas | Sep 29, 2021

Former Utility Regulator Mike Huebsch on Sept. 21 was granted a hearing from the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a split-decision vote related to a controversial power line project across southwest Wisconsin.

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Americans 'disapprove' of publicly shaming those who opted-out of COVID vaccine, poll finds

By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021

Public shaming is unpopular when it comes to people who choose to opt-out of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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‘Solar energy is critical': Evers tours UW Platteville, checks out new solar panel project

By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) committed to a pitstop in Platteville, Wisconsin to learn more about University of Wisconsin Platteville's solar panel project.

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'Historical treasure': Taliesin is deeply embedded in historic charm

By Trina Thomas | Jul 30, 2021

Taliesin is turning necks as the southwest Wisconsin town is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s property and full of historic charm.

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Kind visits local Wisconsin farmers to 'get direct feedback from our producers and the challenges they face'

By Trina Thomas | Jul 23, 2021

U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai recently visited areas of Wisconsin to discuss farmers' needs and plans for the future.