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01/09/2020

Today in history: Jan. 9

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

01/09/2020

Chippewa Falls neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Read through the obituaries published in The Chippewa Herald

Read through the obituaries published in The Chippewa Herald

01/09/2020

Interesting things people found in The Chippewa Herald archives

Here’s what people are uncovering in The Chippewa Herald newspaper archives. Search our historical issues for obituaries, marriage and birth announcements, social pages and local sports. To see more and subscribe, visit https://chippewa.com/archives?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Chippewa_Herald.

Here’s what people are uncovering in The Chippewa Herald newspaper archives. Search our historical issues for obituaries, marriage and birth announcements, social pages and local sports. To see more and

01/09/2020

Fans take to Twitter to weigh in on Wisconsin Badgers' loss to Illinois Fighting Illini

Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of Wisconsin's 71-70 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday at the Kohl Center in Madison. Here's what fans were saying after the Badgers fell…

Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of Wisconsin's 71-70 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday at the Kohl Center in

01/09/2020

Tom Oates: Talented Illini spoil Badgers' chance to build on recent success in latest Big Ten test

The first test of whether UW could sustain the level of play it showed against Ohio State came Wednesday night when on-the-rise Illinois came to the Kohl Center.

The first test of whether UW could sustain the level of play it showed against Ohio State came Wednesday night when on-the-rise Illinois came to the Kohl Center.

01/09/2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Milwaukee Bucks past Golden State Warriors

The forward notches his league-leading 32nd double-double after continuing to deal with a sore back.

The forward notches his league-leading 32nd double-double after continuing to deal with a sore back.

01/09/2020

Photos: Wisconsin Badgers falter down the stretch against Illinois Fighting Illini

Wisconsin State Journal photographer John Hart captured all the action as the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-70 in a Big Ten battle Wednesday night at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Wisconsin State Journal photographer John Hart captured all the action as the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-70 in a Big Ten battle

01/09/2020

Frantic finish: Wisconsin Badgers come up short as Illinois Fighting Illini snap 15-game streak

Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points, including the final five for Illinois, as the Illini record their first win over the Badgers since Jan. 2, 2011.

Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points, including the final five for Illinois, as the Illini record their first win over the Badgers since Jan. 2, 2011.

01/09/2020

Aaron Rodgers fine with reduced role as long as Packers keep winning

The quarterback's 95.4 rating in his first year in Matt LaFleur's offense is the third-lowest of his career.

The quarterback's 95.4 rating in his first year in Matt LaFleur's offense is the third-lowest of his career.

01/09/2020

Follow live coverage as Wisconsin Badgers host Illinois Fighting Illini

Get the latest analysis, injury reports and highlights as the UW men's basketball team hosts the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten showdown Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.

Get the latest analysis, injury reports and highlights as the UW men's basketball team hosts the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten showdown Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.

01/09/2020

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01/09/2020

Lifestyle changes could fight dementia that hits people in their 40s and 50s

Frontotemporal dementia strikes early, typically in the 50s. Now a study suggests that lifestyle changes may help slow the disease progression.

Frontotemporal dementia strikes early, typically in the 50s. Now a study suggests that lifestyle changes may help slow the disease progression.

01/09/2020

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01/09/2020

Badgers' Aron Cruickshank enters NCAA transfer portal

Cruickshank starred as a kick returner for the Badgers this season. He had two kickoff returns for TDs, including a 95-yard return in the Rose Bowl.

Cruickshank starred as a kick returner for the Badgers this season. He had two kickoff returns for TDs, including a 95-yard return in the Rose Bowl.

01/08/2020

What should schools do when a second-grader makes a threat?

Earlier this month, mom Amber Dunevant was told that one of her 7-year-old daughter’s classmates had put her daughter on a “kill list” at Parkview Elementary in Chula Vista, Calif.

Earlier this month, mom Amber Dunevant was told that one of her 7-year-old daughter’s classmates had put her daughter on a “kill list” at Parkview Elementary in Chula Vista, Calif.

01/08/2020

Tony Evers, Democratic lawmakers unveil bill package as "first step" toward criminal justice reform

Gov. Tony Evers and fellow Democratic lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills aimed at taking the "first step" toward criminal justice reform in the state's crowded adult prison system.

Gov. Tony Evers and fellow Democratic lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills aimed at taking the "first step" toward criminal justice reform in the state's crowded adult prison

01/08/2020

Chippewa Valley Community Chorus going strong after a near half-century of song

The group consists of volunteer community members, some of who have been singing with the group for decades!🎤

A group of singers is celebrating a near half-century of bringing the Chippewa Valley together through song.

01/08/2020

Blue Sky Science: What is a solar flare?

Huge amounts of energy are released during solar flares, which can be spectacular events.

Huge amounts of energy are released during solar flares, which can be spectacular events.

01/08/2020

Badgers' Abby Laszewski steps up her game in senior season

More physical and more confident, Laszewski, a 6-3 post, has emerged as one of the Badgers' top players.

More physical and more confident, Laszewski, a 6-3 post, has emerged as one of the Badgers' top players.

01/08/2020

Carnival Cruise Line bans 'offensive clothing'

Think your profanity-laced T-shirt would be fun to wear on your next cruise? Carnival Cruise Line says no.

Think your profanity-laced T-shirt would be fun to wear on your next cruise? Carnival Cruise Line says no.

01/08/2020

Legislative task force, governor propose water quality initiatives

The Legislature's proposed bills would promote conservation, research and programming to help improve Wisconsin's water quality.

The Legislature's proposed bills would promote conservation, research and programming to help improve Wisconsin's water quality.

01/08/2020

Family mourning boy who died on Make-A-Wish trip to MOA

SUSSEX, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin family is mourning their 11-year-old son who died on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America in Minnesota over New Year's.

SUSSEX, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin family is mourning their 11-year-old son who died on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America in Minnesota over New Year's.

01/08/2020

Prince Harry and Meghan announce plans to 'step back' as senior UK royals

A statement issued by the couple Wednesday also said they intend to “balance” their time between the U.K. and North America.

A statement issued by the couple Wednesday also said they intend to “balance” their time between the U.K. and North America.

01/08/2020

Wisconsin Badgers' center Tyler Biadasz declares for NFL draft

The junior from Amherst is UW's first Rimington Award winner as the nation's top center.

The junior from Amherst is UW's first Rimington Award winner as the nation's top center.

01/08/2020

Meet the inspiring Lemon-Ups — Girl Scout's new limited-release cookie

Girl Scout Cookie season is already starting in some parts of the country. Here's what's new this year.

Girl Scout Cookie season is already starting in some parts of the country. Here's what's new this year.

01/08/2020

Brewers manager Craig Counsell signs contract extension

The deal extends Counsell's contract through the 2023 season.

The deal extends Counsell's contract through the 2023 season.

01/08/2020

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01/08/2020

Celebrity Birthdays: Jan. 8

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Shirley Bassey, Yvette Mimieux, Robby Krieger, Betsy DeVos, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Jenny Lewis, Sarah Polley, Gaby Hoffman, Cynthia Erivo and more.

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Shirley Bassey, Yvette Mimieux, Robby Krieger, Betsy DeVos, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Jenny Lewis, Sarah Polley, Gaby Hoffman, Cynthia

01/08/2020

Senate committee advances bill to regulate firefighting foam, rejects further limits on PFAS

The Senate’s GOP-led natural resources committee voted 3-2 along party lines to advance a bill restricting the use of firefighting foam containing a class of synthetic compounds known as PFAS.

The Senate’s GOP-led natural resources committee voted 3-2 along party lines to advance a bill restricting the use of firefighting foam containing a class of synthetic compounds known as PFAS.

01/08/2020

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01/08/2020

Travel dilemmas: I made these stupid travel mistakes so you don't have to

"Why do they let this woman out on her own?" You may be asking yourself that after you read this. I'm asking myself this after writing it. But at least you are getting the unfiltered truth: I am not a…

"Why do they let this woman out on her own?"

01/08/2020

Watch as President Trump addresses nation regarding Iran

Watch as President Trump addresses nation regarding Iran

Watch live and follow updates as President Donald Trump addresses the nation regarding Iran's missile strike against Iraqi bases that housed U.S. troops.

01/08/2020

Rich Lowry: Colin Kaepernick's stupid lie about America

Rich Lowry: Colin Kaepernick's stupid lie about America

In the torrent of idiotic commentary unleashed by the killing of Qassem Soleimani, Colin Kaepernick’s deserves a place of honor.

01/08/2020

Today in history: Jan. 8

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

01/08/2020

Chippewa Falls neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Read through the obituaries published in The Chippewa Herald

Read through the obituaries published in The Chippewa Herald

01/08/2020

1-7 Boys Basketball Roundup: McDonell rallies to top Osseo-Fairchild, stays unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt

The McDonell boys basketball team rallied in the second half to top Osseo-Fairchild 64-59 on Tuesday and stay unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt play.
https://chippewa.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball-roundup-mcdonell-rallies-to-top-osseo-fairchild-stay/article_8aa8a760-490a-566f-af81-3c6d786f471c.html

The McDonell boys basketball team rallied in the second half to top Osseo-Fairchild 64-59 on Tuesday and stay unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt play.

01/08/2020

1-7 Prep Roundup: Balanced scoring powers Chi-Hi girls basketball past Marshfield

Four players finished in double figures as the Chi-Hi girls basketball team earned a 52-46 nonconference win at Marshfield on Tuesday.
https://chippewa.com/sports/high-school/prep-roundup-balanced-scoring-powers-chi-hi-girls-basketball-past/article_b02e2995-77cf-5e91-8ab8-f334274c23fc.html

Four players finished in double figures as the Chi-Hi girls basketball team earned a 52-46 nonconference win at Marshfield on Tuesday.

01/08/2020

Local Scoreboard: Tuesday, January 7

Box scores from Tuesday's local contests as well as scores from across the state.
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Box scores from Tuesday's local contests as well as scores from across the state.

01/08/2020

Wisconsin's tax burden, by share of income, hits lowest point in half century

Wisconsinites in 2019 paid 10.3% of income in state and local taxes.

Wisconsinites in 2019 paid 10.3% of income in state and local taxes.

01/08/2020

Tom Brady, Drew Brees exit early from playoffs in changing of the QB guard

Tom Brady and Drew Brees join fellow graybeards Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger as spectators to these playoffs, which feature the likes of greenhorns Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo.

Tom Brady and Drew Brees join fellow graybeards Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger as spectators to these playoffs, which feature the likes of greenhorns Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson,

01/08/2020

Larry Stone: Seahawks will have to play better than they did against Eagles to beat Packers

The Seahawks are facing a moment of truth Sunday when they meet the Packers on the infamous frozen tundra.

The Seahawks are facing a moment of truth Sunday when they meet the Packers on the infamous frozen tundra.

01/08/2020

Local Scoreboard: Tuesday, January 7

Box scores from Tuesday's local contests as well as scores from across the state.

Box scores from Tuesday's local contests as well as scores from across the state.

01/08/2020

At least 170 reported dead in jet crash in Iran; mechanical issues cited

The Boeing jet isn't a 737 MAX but a 737-800. The The Ukrainian airline flight took off but then stopped sending data almost immediately. Details are scarce. Check here for updates.

The Boeing jet isn't a 737 MAX but a 737-800. The The Ukrainian airline flight took off but then stopped sending data almost immediately. Details are scarce. Check here for

01/08/2020

1-7 Boys Basketball Roundup: McDonell rallies to top Osseo-Fairchild, stays unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt

The McDonell boys basketball team rallied in the second half to top Osseo-Fairchild 64-59 on Tuesday and stay unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt play.

The McDonell boys basketball team rallied in the second half to top Osseo-Fairchild 64-59 on Tuesday and stay unbeaten in Western Cloverbelt play.

01/08/2020

1-7 Prep Roundup: Balanced scoring powers Chi-Hi girls basketball past Marshfield

Four players finished in double figures as the Chi-Hi girls basketball team earned a 52-46 nonconference win at Marshfield on Tuesday.

Four players finished in double figures as the Chi-Hi girls basketball team earned a 52-46 nonconference win at Marshfield on Tuesday.