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Why should you bank your DNA?

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:27pm
Many of us have had a blood test taken at some point, but some people in Marshfield Monday got a blood test to bank their DNA. 

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:16pm
Please use extra caution out on the roads.  Snow will gradually taper off Monday night but it will be breezy and colder.  It will be dry with a bit of sunshine Tuesday as you dig out your yard.  It looks to stay cool right up through Thanksgiving...

Attorney: Ferguson grand jury announcement Monday

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 2:30pm
A lawyer for Michael Brown's family says they have been notified that the grand jury considering whether to indict a Ferguson police officer his shooting death has made a decision.

Reports: Ferguson grand jury has reached decision

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 1:10pm
Media outlets citing unidentified sources are reporting that the grand jury considering whether Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the death of Michael Brown has reached a decision.

Wisconsin dairy farmers' profits soar

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:35pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin dairy experts say some farmers are enjoying a sweet combination of record-high milk prices and record-low feed costs that are creating profits in 2014 that are six times higher than previous good years.

Baraboo Christmas tree growers reporting success

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:27pm
BARABOO, Wis. (AP) -- Christmas tree growers in south-central Wisconsin say this year's growing season was more favorable than past years.

Packers Live guest Monday is QB Aaron Rodgers

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:21pm
Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be the special player guest on Packers Live with Larry McCarren Monday night.

UPDATE: Marathon Co. crash victim identified

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:03pm
Authorities have identified the 18-year-old Birnamwood woman who died in a weekend crash as Kelliann Boswell.

Budweiser Clydesdales won't appear in holiday ads

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 11:39am
Budweiser is putting its Clydesdale out to pasture for the holidays.

Questions, answers about Detroit's bankruptcy

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:04am
Detroit says it needs a few more weeks before it's ready to officially get out of bankruptcy.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 9:47am
Fog and rain Sunday night to becoming light snow Monday morning after daybreak.  Only light accumulations expected in our part of the state with greater amounts in far southern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior Snow Belt.  It will be windy and colder Monday with areas of drifting snow and slippery roads.  We should dry out by Tuesday.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 9:47am
Fog and rain Sunday night to becoming light snow Monday morning after daybreak.  Only light accumulations expected in our part of the state with greater amounts in far southern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior Snow Belt.  It will be windy and colder Monday with areas of drifting snow and slippery roads.  We should dry out by Tuesday.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 9:47am
Fog and rain Sunday night to becoming light snow Monday morning after daybreak.  Only light accumulations expected in our part of the state with greater amounts in far southern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior Snow Belt.  It will be windy and colder Monday with areas of drifting snow and slippery roads.  We should dry out by Tuesday.

Travel conditions expected to deteriorate

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 9:43am
Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate as rain turns to sleet and eventually snow in Wisconsin.

AP Sources: Hagel resigning as Defense secretary

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 8:32am
Administration sources say that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning from President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Donate deer to help families in need

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 7:01am
Hunters lucky enough to harvest an extra deer can donate it to help out families in need.

Donate deer to help families in need

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 7:01am
Hunters lucky enough to harvest an extra deer can donate it to help out families in need.

Obama to award Presidential Medal of Freedom

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 6:42am
 President Barack Obama is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to 19 artists, activists, public servants, scientists and others.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:52am
Fog and rain Sunday night to becoming light snow Monday morning after daybreak.  Only light accumulations expected in our part of the state with greater amounts in far southern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior Snow Belt.  It will be windy and colder Monday with areas of drifting snow and slippery roads.  We should dry out by Tuesday.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:52am
Fog and rain Sunday night to becoming light snow Monday morning after daybreak.  Only light accumulations expected in our part of the state with greater amounts in far southern Wisconsin and the Lake Superior Snow Belt.  It will be windy and colder Monday with areas of drifting snow and slippery roads.  We should dry out by Tuesday.

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