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Here’s the designated collection sites where you can safely dispose of medicine this weekend
The goal of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for substance abuse.
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HSHS closures impact northern “Newsmakers” listeners
With Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) closing both Sacred Heart (Eau Claire) and St. Joseph’s (Chippewa Falls) hospitals and Prevea health centers in Western Wisconsin also closing, business and healthcare leaders are scrambling to fill the gaps. Today on “Newsmakers,” David Minor, President and CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with…
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Eric Hovde’s brother spends $1M on super PAC attacking Tammy Baldwin
A super PAC that has spent more than $220,000 on digital ads this month attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as a “career politician” is almost entirely funded by the brother of Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
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April 26, ‘Bad River’ Documentary
The battle between the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in northwestern Wisconsin and Enbridge over an oil pipeline that runs through tribal land has been the subject of significant debate and legal controversy for more than a decade. A new documentary, released this month, features dozens of interviews with…
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Western Wisconsin leaders focus on future health care expansions despite delay in state support
A dispute between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers has delayed $15 million in state funding meant to help western Wisconsin leaders respond to hospital closures.
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Republican Eric Hovde loans campaign $8M in race against US Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republican Eric Hovde is the latest example of a self-funder in high-profile Wisconsin elections, which experts say comes with major benefits and some drawbacks.
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First central Wisconsin elk hunt planned for this fall
State wildlife officials will allow elk hunting in central Wisconsin for the first time since the animals were reintroduced to the state.
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Calling all birders: Volunteers wanted for Saturday crane count
Sandhill Crane enthusiasts in Wisconsin and six other states will meet the sunrise at wetlands and other locations Saturday morning for the 48th annual Midwest Crane Count.
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April 12, SANE Nurse Program
The experience of sexual assault is deeply devastating for survivors and their loved ones. At Aspirus, a team of nurses with specialized training works with survivors, performing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services, also called SANE exams, to help begin the healing process. Shereen Siewert welcomes Amy Riegert, registered nurse and SANE coordinator with Aspirus Health,…
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EPA finalizes national drinking water standards for PFAS
The agency also announced an additional $1 billion under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for testing and treatment of the chemicals.