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Cast changes ahead for SNL
(CNN)-- Saturday Night Live is losing two of its veteran cast members
Not all protein sources are equal
(CNN)-- We've often heard about the benefits of protein. But not all sources of protein are created equal.
Zika blamed for death of Texas newborn
(CNN)-- A newborn in Texas has become the state's first Zika-related death.
UW to ask for additional money and an end to tuition freeze
University of Wisconsin System leaders plan to ask Gov. Scott Walker to lift a tuition freeze and give them about $40 million more in aid in the next state budget.
Polls open for Wisconsin primary elections
Polls are open in Wisconsin where voters are making decisions in a primary election.
Pence headed for Wisconsin Thursday
Donald Trump's running mate is headed to Wisconsin this week. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is scheduled to make appearances in La Crosse and Milwaukee on Thursday.
Insanity plea likely in toddler's death, prosecutor says
A Sheboygan Falls woman is due back in court next week to enter a plea to charges that she killed her 2-year-old son.
Train catches fire in Marathon Co.
Fire crews are working to contain a train fire, according to an official with the Kronenwetter Police Department.
2 children, baby sitter drown in Colorado swimming pool
Police in Pueblo say two sisters, ages three and five, and a 17-year-old female baby sitter watching them have drowned in a swimming pool.
Delta seeks forgiveness with refunds, vouchers
Delta Air Lines will be handing out refunds and travel vouchers following Monday's computer outage that resulted in some 3,300 canceled and delayed flights.
Police: Boy died of neck injury on water slide
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas City, Kansas, police say a 10-year-old boy who was killed while riding the world's tallest water slide died of a neck injury.
Police: 3 people fall from Ferris wheel in Tennessee
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say three people have fallen from a Ferris wheel at a county fairground in eastern Tennessee.
Patti Blagojevich asks judge for leniency for husband
The wife of Rod Blagojevich is asking a federal judge for leniency ahead of a ruling on whether to reduce the 14-year prison term of the former Illinois governor.
Turmoil continues between North Central Health Care and Marathon County
The turmoil continued Monday night between North Central Health Care and Marathon County.
Primary election: major races for central Wisconsin voters
Three well known Wisconsin congressman face challengers in Tuesday's primary, with one gaining national attention recently.
Wausau Kwik Trip shows appreciation for law enforcement
The Kwik Trip on Grand Avenue in Wausau is giving out pieces of jewelry called "guardian angels" to police officers and firefighters who walk inside the convenience store.
Packers fans disappointed after Hall of Fame Game canceled
Fans were disappointed after the Hall of Fame game between the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night was canceled, all because of a bad paint job.
"Stuff the Bus" event collects school supplies for children in need
As summer comes to a close kids are ready to get all of those new pencils, markers, and folders.
Marathon County prepares for state primary elections
When the sun comes up Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will hit the polls for the state's primary elections.
Delta debacle impacts Central Wisconsin
A system glitch originating in Atlanta causing flights all over the country to be delayed and canceled has extended its arm to Central Wisconsin.