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Kohl's has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with prosecutors in four California counties who alleged some of the Wisconsin-based company's department stores charged customers more than the price advertised on shelves and signs. 

Court documents say Madison police found large amounts of synthetic marijuana when they searched two convenience stores this week. 

The latest on the manhunt following the escape of two convicted murderers from a maximum-security prison.

A federal program that feeds millions of low-income children may be overhauled for the first time in almost 50 years to make the meals healthier and reduce obesity.

A 73-year-old man has taken his 12,000th ride on his favorite roller coaster at King's Island amusement park in Ohio.

Leaders of a chapel near ground zero that became a sanctuary of consolation after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are opening two national writing competitions to foster reconciliation.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) -- Hundreds of people gathered to watch the Princess Bride outside in Stevens Point Friday night.

 A 70-year-old Lincoln County woman has survived cancer five times, and now she could be facing a sixth bout.

The Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states prompted mixed emotions in Wisconsin.

It was a normal day at the office for three farm finance experts in Marshfield, until they heard chirping.

It was a beautiful day for cooking out.

Two men were arrested in Adams County after they burglarized a home, according to a press release from the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Escaped murderer Richard Matt shot by law enforcement in upstate New York, sources tell ABC News.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - An Antigo man placed on two years probation for his role in the death of his 27-year-old girlfriend in an unusual pickup truck incident was fined nearly $1,400 Friday for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance at the time, according to online Marathon County court records. 

An 8.52 carat diamond has been found by a Colorado woman at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park at Murfreesboro.

Two people were rescued on a Vilas County lake after their boat capsized, according to the sheriff's department there.

RHINELANDER (WAOW) - A 48-year-old former office manager was convicted Friday of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from Northwoods Animal Hospital in Minocqua starting in 2008, according to online Oneida County court records. 

President Barack Obama took to Twitter to praise the Supreme Court's gay marriage decision as "a big step in our march toward equality."

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says he is pleased with the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states.

The U.S. Supreme Court's legalizing of same-sex marriages nationwide comes as longtime opponent Scott Walker prepares to officially launch his campaign for president.