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Job Shadow: Kathryn Phernetton, Anchor News 18

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Carly Swisher

By Carly Swisher After seeing a post on Facebook for an anchoring position, while she had been reporting at just one station for five years, Kathryn Phernetton, is now the morning anchor for WQOW News 18.  Phernetton said that she … Continue reading →

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Local folk artist gives old materials new life

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ajsimser

By Andrew Simser One man’s trash may often be another’s treasure. For Roger Adams this means taking pieces of scrap wood, metal, or fabric and turning it into something new. “What do you do with an old cupboard door?” he … Continue reading →

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Air Force vet gives back to other military veterans

Posted on December 9, 2015 by roemerm2015

By Michael Roemer     For 50 years the American Legion in Fall Creek has helped military veterans, addressing their needs in many ways. Over the last few decades, Norm Brunkow has played a major role in expanding the American … Continue reading →

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Area substitute teacher finds passion in coaching

Posted on December 8, 2015 by nickschauer

By Nick Schauer As the gymnasium begins to fill with fans at Gilmanton High School in West Central Wisconsin, the assistant coach tends to her players, making sure they are stretched out and mentally prepared for the night’s match-up. It’s … Continue reading →

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Local artist incorporates modern dance into her art

Posted on December 7, 2015 by hoiumlk

By Lauren Hoium Barbara Shafer shows her love for modern dance on her canvas. “I always wanted to be a ballerina,” said Shafer, who works as a modern dance instructor in addition to being a self-employed artist. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Eau Claire baker makes bread, sweet buns, a tradition

Posted on December 7, 2015 by larabockenstedt

By Lara Bockenstedt If showing up is one of the more important things to be done in life, Sue Ranney is an expert. Long before the sun makes its appearance, Ranney shows up at Sue’s Deluxe Bake Shop each weekday … Continue reading →

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Dance instructor creates family bonds in the studio

Posted on December 7, 2015 by purporsa

By Sydney Purpora When a dancer in Carly Sigears’ class experienced the death of her mother, her team was there every step of the way. The girl had no other relatives, so the dancers and their mothers helped the young … Continue reading →

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Video editor brings new dynamic to university

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Kyle Naber

By Kyle Naber Rob Mattison can’t remember a time he was ever afraid of monsters. Even as a child, he found monsters fascinating. “Ever since the late 60s, I started building these monster models, like Dracula or Frankenstein’s monster,” Mattison … Continue reading →

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Campus minister helps students find calling through faith

Posted on December 7, 2015 by dadejc

By Justin Dade He could have been under the bright lights with thousands of fans, but Ryan Luedtke traded that all in to make a difference in the lives of college students. “I want other young people to know what … Continue reading →

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Eau Claire photographer seeks to show a sense of community

Posted on December 7, 2015 by kristinmmcleod

  By Kristin McLeod A lot can change in one minute. In one minute, Andrea Paulseth can adjust the aperture of her camera to obtain the perfect lighting, switch out a lens and choose just the right angle to capture her vision. … Continue reading →

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