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Health Care Providers in Eau Claire Seeing Notable Increase in ER Visits and Births After Recent Hospital Closures
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Health care providers in Eau Claire are seeing a notable increase in emergency room visits and births following the March closure of two ...
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Wisconsin DNR Reminds Residents to "Keep Wildlife Wild" This Spring
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
As you head out to find your adventure this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you to help keep wildlife wild by staying a safe ...
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Tomah VA Medical Center Receives 2024 Partner for Change Award
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 8:00 AM
The Tomah VA Medical Center received the 2024 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental ...
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Wisconsin Rapids Police Department Investigating Motorcycle Crash
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 1:00 PM
(Sam Walters, WSAU) The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred around 7:00 P.M, Friday evening, according to Sam Walters with WSAU.
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The Highground Hosting 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 12:01 PM
The Highground will host its 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day, May 27.
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State Legislature Hears Testimony From State Officials and Clerks Regarding the Deterring Non-Citizen's Voting
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 12:00 PM
(Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio) Days after the state Senate voted to overturn the governor’s veto of a GOP bill to add citizenship data to people’s ...
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Female Veterans Encouraged to Sign Up for The Highground’s Female Veterans Retreat and Ice Age Trail Hike
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 11:01 AM
Registration is now open for The Highground's 2024 Female Veterans Retreats.
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Wood County District Attorney Not Running for Re-Election
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM
(Karen Madden, USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin) For about 23 years, Craig Lambert has worked for the Wood County District Attorney's Office. He's been the Wood County district ...
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Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Drops Below 3% in April
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM
(Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) The unemployment rate in Wisconsin dipped below 3 percent in April for the first time since mid-2023, according to data released Thursday ...
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Reminder: Wood County Sheriff’s Department Participating Click or Ticket It Campaign Starting Today
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Wood County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to buckle up ahead ...
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Reminder: Wood County Forestry and Parks Department Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Power Bluffs County Park
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM
The Wood County Forestry and Parks Department is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight the new trail system at Power Bluffs County Park.
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Wisconsin's Pension Fund Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheets
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin’s pension fund has added bitcoin to its balance sheets, buying more than $160 million worth of shares in two newly ...
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Reminder: Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library Transitions to New Software for Room Bookings and Program Scheduling Today
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
The Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library is transitioning to a new software for room bookings and program scheduling.
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Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Says Current Priorities Include Ensuring New Business Startups Have Tools for Success
Monday, May 20th, 2024 -- 8:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher says one of his current priorities is ensuring new business startups have the tools they need to succeed.
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Wisconsin DNR Encourages Wisconsinites To Improve Air Quality During Clean Air Month
Sunday, May 19th, 2024 -- 7:33 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to make small tweaks to their daily routines to improve the state’s air quality this Clean ...
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