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Study once again confirms link between obesity and cancer
(ABC)-- There have been countless studies done over the years that have tried to link what we do or what we eat and drink to cancer.
Probation for Ohio man accused of egging home 100-plus times
EUCLID, Ohio (AP) -- A man accused of pelting his former neighbor's Ohio home with eggs more than 100 times over the course of a year has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined $1,000.
New York attorney general investigates EpiPen manufacturer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York's attorney general says his office is investigating Mylan Pharmaceuticals, which has been criticized for steep price increases for its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen.
Man charged after Green Bay Juggalos host blood-drinking ritual, cutting off woman’s finger
A Brown County man is behind bars for amputating a woman’s finger with a machete last month.
Appleton Airport wants to make flyers with autism more comfortable
Flying on a airplane can be stressful for anyone, but for those living with autism it can be even more intimidating.
UPDATE: Plane crash on Mississippi River confirmed
The Winona County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a two-person plane crashed in to the Mississippi River, just after 8 a.m. Sept., 4, in the Twin Bluffs area of the Great River Bluffs State Park.
Flooding concerns return to North Central Wisconsin
A Flood Watch is in effect through 1 a.m. Thursday.
Federal Judge Randa has died at age 76
U.S. District Court Judge Rudolph Randa, whose rulings included the John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign, has died at age 76.
Logs show hundreds of altercations at youth prison
Staff logs from Wisconsin's troubled youth prison show nearly 500 incidents of aggression, fighting and violence in the four months preceding a December raid at the facility in northern Wisconsin.
Chevy Chase checks into rehab
Chevy Chase has checked into a rehab facility in Minnesota for treatment for an alcohol problem.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear open records case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in an open records case being fought by Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Serena Williams makes history with most Grand Slam wins for any player
Serena Williams, the world’s top woman tennis player, now has the most Grand Slam match victories for any man or woman in the Open era.
Mary Hoeft confronts Rep. Sean Duffy at Labor Day event
A congressional candidate ambushed her opponent Monday night and it was caught on video.
Chevy Chase enters rehab for 'tuneup' on alcohol problem
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chevy Chase has checked into a rehab facility in Minnesota for treatment for an alcohol problem.
UPDATE: Plane crash on Mississippi River confirmed
Winona Co., MN (WXOW) - UPDATE: The Winona County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a two-person plane crashed in to the Mississippi River, just after 8 a.m. Sept., 4, in the Twin Bluffs area of the Great River Bluffs State Park.
Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dies at 92
Conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly died Monday at her home in St. Louis, Missouri, ABC News has confirmed.
Saloon in Vilas County is a total loss after weekend fire
Danny's Roadhouse Saloon and Grill caught fire and burned down just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Vilas County Sheriff's Office.
Minocqua residents wave goodbye to their summer tourists
Every Labor Day, crowds of Minocqua locals park their lawn chairs outside of bars and restaurants and wave goodbye to their summer tourists.
Behind the Scenes: ESPN's "College Gameday"
Sports Director Brandon Kinnard takes an inside look at the popular ESPN show, "College Gameday"
Officials search Missouri River for missing 23-year-old man
ELK POINT, S.D. (AP) -- Officials are searching the Missouri River in southeastern South Dakota for a missing 23-year-old man.