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Republican Gov. Scott Walker is considering Democrats' suggestions for changing tactics in the fight against chronic wasting disease as infection rates climb.

Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency due to elevated wildfire conditions across the state.

Scott Walker reacted to Prince's death by turning to the pop superstar's hit "Let's Go Crazy" to express himself on Twitter.

Surveillance video shows more than a dozen people doing nothing to help a Chicago bartender as he is attacked, left unconscious on the street and accidentally run over by a taxi.

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) -- Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.  

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A 43-year-old Rosholt man has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of driving drunk for the ninth time, according to online Marathon County court records. 

A new report from Gov. Scott Walker's administration says more than 41,000 people lost access to food stamps in the first year of a new state law requiring them to seek employment.

Massachusetts will offer tuition rebates to full-time, qualifying students who begin their studies at a community college and go on to earn a bachelor's degree at a state university.

Authorities have identified a 15-year-old Ohio boy who they say was electrocuted while attempting to conduct an experiment he saw on YouTube. 

Prosecutors say a man nicknamed the Ninja Burglar has confessed to committing more than 100 burglaries in a New York City borough in the last decade. 

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Leading off for the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum: Pete Rose.

Police say a man stole steaks from an East Texas Wal-Mart then tossed some of the meat from his vehicle as authorities pursued him in a high-speed chase.

Former professional wrestler Chyna, who appeared in the VH1 reality TV shows "The Surreal Life" and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," was found dead Wednesday in a Redondo Beach, California, apartment, police have confirmed. 

A group of teenage girls are remembering their friend who died of cancer in the most touching way -- by wearing the same blue gown she wore the night of her junior prom.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Police have identified the four people killed when a small airplane crashed after taking off from an airport in suburban Anchorage. 

Multiple emergency crews are battling a large barn fire in Marathon County.

Two of Merrill School District's top administrators remain on paid leave. Merrill school board members had a closed door meeting Wednesday night to discuss the situation.

A teen accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's mother was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide Wednesday

The Wood County Health Department said Wednesday it has launched an investigation after some people got sick following an event at a Marshfield hotel last weekend.