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Referendum fatigue is real, and Bloomer's school district has a problem after voters rejected one. buff.ly/4Bsvy4B
Bloomer school referendum fails

Bloomer school referendum fails

BLOOMER — Bloomer residents rejected a $77 million referendum Tuesday that would have paid for constructing a new Bloomer High School while making upgrades at the elementary and middle schools.

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Blugold women's basketball has a new coach at the helm, and they're ready for the season. buff.ly/NVyshtp

Iverson era set to begin as Blugolds open women's basketball season

It has been seven months since Hannah Iverson was hired as the head women’s basketball coach at UW-Eau Claire.

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What's next in Madison after a tectonic shift in the elections? Some area legislators have plans. buff.ly/iebLp0Q
Area Democrats make plans as they take majority in Legislature

Area Democrats make plans as they take majority in Legislature

EAU CLAIRE — With the Democratic Party winning a majority of both the State Assembly and Senate Tuesday, along with David Crowley winning the vacant governor’s seat, area Democrats are

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An Eau Claire native will be Wisconsin's next lieutenant governor. buff.ly/ADA9nQx
EC native Godlewski excited about becoming the next lieutenant governor

EC native Godlewski excited about becoming the next lieutenant governor

MADISON — Sarah Godlewski said she awoke Tuesday morning “nauseously optimistic” about the election. But as results came in from the East Coast, she became “cautiously optimistic” that David Crowley

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Eau Claire's memory choir is marking a decade of singing for people who need the break. buff.ly/d25u4kQ
Memory choir to celebrate 10th anniversary

Memory choir to celebrate 10th anniversary

EAU CLAIRE — It’s been nearly 10 years since Stand in the Light Memory Choir put on its very first concert, and its members are recognizing the decade of memories

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Memorial's football head coach has resigned after leading the team to a 2-25 record over three seasons. buff.ly/xEl3Fsk
Memorial football coach Westcott resigns from role

Memorial football coach Westcott resigns from role

Eau Claire Memorial head football coach Tom Westcott announced Tuesday his intentions to resign from his position, according to a statement from Memorial High School.

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An Eau Claire city council member has been cited for disorderly conduct at a music festival. buff.ly/Hi8kBUv
Council member cited for disorderly conduct

Council member cited for disorderly conduct

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire City Council Member Aaron Brewster was cited for disorderly conduct following an incident at the downtown Fall Festival.

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Bloomer's standout runner is our prep athlete of the week. buff.ly/ob4LOVG
Bloomer's Aliya Hartman named L-T Prep Athlete of the Week

Bloomer's Aliya Hartman named L-T Prep Athlete of the Week

Bloomer High School senior Aliya Hartman has won her share of big races.

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Chippewa County's tax levy is going up as officials work to balance the budget. buff.ly/AWJFbmD
Chippewa County levy set to increase 3.2%

Chippewa County levy set to increase 3.2%

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa County levy is set to increase 3.2% in 2027, under the proposed budget presented to the county board.

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Public safety is a priority in the proposed Chippewa Falls budget. buff.ly/Srpc3or
CF police, fire seek new positions in 2027 budget

CF police, fire seek new positions in 2027 budget

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa Falls Police Department and the Fire Department are among the agencies seeking new positions in the city’s 2027 budget.

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Health officials are hoping November can help people avoid developing diabetes through educational outreach. buff.ly/ARj0Pg1
November brings diabetes awareness to ADRC

November brings diabetes awareness to ADRC

EAU CLAIRE — November marks American Diabetes Month (also known as National Diabetes Month), recognized among multiple organizations as a time to raise awareness of the condition and the ways

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Chippewa County has a good idea of what its taxes will look like next year. buff.ly/AWJFbmD
Chippewa County levy set to increase 3.2%

Chippewa County levy set to increase 3.2%

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa County levy is set to increase 3.2% in 2027, under the proposed budget presented to the county board.

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A sister act is literally killing it on the court for Stanley-Boyd. buff.ly/n48cbH4
Stanley-Boyd youth steps up in sectional volleyball final win

Stanley-Boyd youth steps up in sectional volleyball final win

STANLEY — Kelly and Amanda Lew tend to get a chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” while starring on the Stanley-Boyd volleyball team. And for good reason.

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The man who sexually assaulted a child in Menomonie will spend more than two decades in prison. buff.ly/COMA7Cl
Menomonie man sentenced to 22 years in prison for child sexual assault

Menomonie man sentenced to 22 years in prison for child sexual assault

MENOMONIE — A 25-year-old Menomonie man was sentenced Friday to serve 22 years in prison, plus a year in jail, after he was convicted of multiple child sex crimes.

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A lot has gone right for the Blugolds this season, and a North alum is right in the middle of it all. buff.ly/M78SEAh
North alum Kays delivers in first year as starting punter for Blugolds

North alum Kays delivers in first year as starting punter for Blugolds

UW-Eau Claire punter Nolan Kays admits he was a little bit nervous. And that is understandable.

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A new bid to boost ridership on Eau Claire Transit reaches out to DHS clients. buff.ly/EhrrkBy
ECDHS to provide bus passes through new Eau Claire Transit agreement

ECDHS to provide bus passes through new Eau Claire Transit agreement

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire County Department of Human Service (ECDHS) clients can consider free transit options through a new agreement with Eau Claire Transit.

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Stanley-Boyd is on its way to the state volleyball tournament! buff.ly/SReyt6t
STATE BOUND: Stanley-Boyd volleyball punches state ticket, sweeps Fall Creek

STATE BOUND: Stanley-Boyd volleyball punches state ticket, sweeps Fall Creek

As Kelly Lew leapt towards the rafters Saturday at the Sonnentag Center, she had travel intentions on her mind.

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The candidates for Wisconsin governor both made last-minute appeals to Chippewa Valley voters as the campaigns wind down. buff.ly/vxEEAlX
Governor candidates make final campaign stops to Chippewa Valley

Governor candidates make final campaign stops to Chippewa Valley

EAU CLAIRE — With the election days away, Republican and Democratic candidates made their way through the Chippewa Valley during some final campaign visits to the region.

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Three second-half touchdowns gave Regis a comfortable playoff win. buff.ly/X0u8k8h
Big 2nd half powers Regis past Fall Creek in Level 2 playoff game

Big 2nd half powers Regis past Fall Creek in Level 2 playoff game

The Eau Claire Regis football team has encountered, battled and overcome its share of adversity at times this season.

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The defendant in a sexual assault case has pleaded not guilty. buff.ly/6xE6EAR
Sexual assault defendant pleads not guilty

Sexual assault defendant pleads not guilty

EAU CLAIRE — A man charged with sexually assaulting a girl has pleaded not guilty in the case.

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