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Preferred Sands temporarily suspends processing operations at Bloomer facility

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 3:24pm
The suspension, which was announced Thursday, resulted in what the company calls "a reduction in personnel."

Bond set for man arrested in Fall Creek manhunt

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 2:54pm
40-year-old Billy Croon appeared in Eau Claire County court Friday morning.

Neillsville police seeking information in deaths of snapping turtles

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 2:23pm
Investigators have turned to social media in hopes of finding whoever killed two snapping turtles.

Studious Tolzien moves up to back up Rodgers for Packers

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 2:23pm
If things are going right for the Packers, Scott Tolzien will never play in a meaningful part of a regular season game.

Inmate walks away from minimum-security prison

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 1:38pm
Minnesota corrections officials say an inmate has walked away from the minimum-security portion of the Stillwater prison at Bayport.

Feingold proposes third-party money pledge

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 12:08pm
Democrat Russ Feingold is proposing that Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson agree to a campaign pledge to keep third-party money out of their U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin.

Scott Walker: GOP senators have yet to accomplish anything

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:53am
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican senators in the 2016 presidential contest may be "fighters," but they haven't accomplished anything in Washington.

Iowa Republicans ending straw poll, a tradition born in 1979

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:20am
For years, the poll has been considered an early but unreliable test of campaigns' strength.

Infant in unattended stroller rolls away

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 9:39am
It was a close call for an infant whose stroller was sent rolling downhill on a downtown Madison street where an SUV without a driver crashed into a tree.

Wisconsin DOJ quietly fired crime lab manager

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 9:39am
The state Department of Justice quietly fired the Madison crime lab manager last summer for what agency officials called unsatisfactory work performance.

Emergency officials want more firefighting foam

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 9:39am
An increase in crude oil traveling by rail through Wisconsin has prompted first responders to seek more firefighting foam so they're better prepared for the possibility of a major train derailment.

Police investigating tavern robbery in Sparta

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 8:54am
Sparta police say a man ran off with money he stole from the Wayside Tavern on West Wisconsin Street.

The 19th Annual Breakfast in the Valley kicks off in Eau Claire

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 7:39am
Agriculture, business and the community are coming together to celebrate the 19th Annual Breakfast in the Valley today.

Wildlife official: Gray wolf population rises in Wisconsin

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 7:39am
A Wisconsin wildlife official says the state's gray wolf population has gone up by about 13 percent in the past year.

Before Walker run, a conservative foundation set the stage

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 7:39am
During Wisconsin Democrats' 2012 effort to recall Scott Walker from office, a host of conservative media and public-policy organizations pushed back.

Micon Cinema re-opens after renovation

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:09pm
A historic theater gets new life.

Regis student wins car at "Grads Good Choice Giveaway"

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:09pm
High school graduates tested their luck tonight, having a chance to win a free car from Prestige Kia in Eau Claire.

Prestige Auto hosts 'Grad's Good Choice Giveaway' event

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 10:23pm
To qualify, the high school students had to attend their senior lock-in after graduation.

Turf replacement will impact Predators season

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 9:44pm
Predators General Manager Matt Risen says the team is looking for a new place to host its 4th of July game and at least one other game this season. The move comes after the city decided to have that turf replaced later this month. The general manager says the decision also has the team considering a new venue to host its games in the future.

19th Annual Breakfast in the Valley at expo center Friday

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 6:54pm
More than 300 volunteers from area businesses will prepare and serve the breakfast.

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