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Governor's office accepting applications for Eau Claire County judge
Gov. Scott Walker is looking for applicants to replace an outgoing Eau Claire County judge.
Former County Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer appear in court
Larry Lokken and Kay Onarheim both waved their right to a preliminary hearing. A future court date hasn't been set yet.
One person killed in Washburn County deer crash
Kurtis Berg, of Cumberland, was killed in the crash.
Deputies searching for missing man from Colfax
The Sauk County Sheriff's Department says 30-year-old Nicholas Moen, who is originally from Colfax, has not been heard from by his family since May 11th.
NEW INFORMATION: Fire caused by kids playing with matches
The fire happened Sunday at a vacant home in Lake Hallie. No one was hurt.
Culver's raises $100,000 for Honor Flight
Participating Culver's restaurants in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina and Wisconsin have raised over $100,000 for the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit group created to honor America's veterans by transporting them to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce blaze pink bill
Wisconsin lawmakers have formerly introduced a bill that would legalize blaze pink for hunters.
NEW INFORMATION: Chippewa Falls death believed to be suicide
The man was identified Tuesday as 64-year-old Robert P Kuechenmeister.
Motel meth lab busted in Marinette
Officials say a methamphetamine manufacturing operation has been shut down at a motel in Marinette.
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation and Forestry again a finalist for national award
For the second consecutive year, the Eau Claire Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is in contention to be named the nation’s top parks and recreation agency for its class size.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut: Artificial ingredients getting booted
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut say they're getting rid of artificial colors and flavors, making them the latest big food companies scrambling to distance themselves from ingredients people might find unappetizing.
Sanders vows 'political revolution' as he launches presidential bid
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is vowing to start a "political revolution."
Milwaukee officials, Bucks president say arena deal close
Milwaukee leaders and the president of the Milwaukee Bucks all say they are close to reaching a deal to pay for a new $500 million arena for the NBA team.
Amtrak to install long-sought cameras in locomotives
Amtrak says it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs that record the actions of train engineers.
Assembly hearing scheduled on prevailing wage repeal
A Wisconsin state Assembly committee has scheduled a public hearing and vote Wednesday on a bill to repeal the prevailing wage.
Frenzied week of Wisconsin state budget votes awaits
A frenzied week of backroom deals, lobbying and votes on the Wisconsin state budget awaits as a legislative committee looks to finish its work on the two-year spending plan.
NEW INFORMATION: Names released in deadly Crawford County crash
The Sheriff's Department says 19-year-old Bridget A. Achenbach died at the scene. 85-year-old Kenneth H Eppers died at the hospital.
Man arrested for OWI after truck crashes into Bloomer funeral home
Bloomer police say officers arrested Joshua Miller, 23 after the crash.
Man cited for 20th offense driving with a suspended license
Troopers have cited a man for his 20th driving with a suspended license offense.
Media CEOs dominate ranks of top-paid executives
Six of the 10 highest-paid CEOs last year worked in the media industry, according to a study carried out by executive compensation data firm Equilar and The Associated Press.