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Egg, turkey meat prices begin to rise as bird flu spreads

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 2:24pm
Prices for eggs and turkey meat are rising as an outbreak of bird flu in the Midwest claims more chickens and turkeys.

AT&T extends texting and calling relief efforts after recent earthquake

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 2:24pm
As a result of the most recent earthquake to hit Nepal, AT&T is extending international calling and texting relief efforts for its U.S. wireless and wireline customers trying to connect with loved ones to May 31 instead of May 16.

Man convicted of murder sentenced to more years in prison

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:54pm
The man convicted of killing an Eau Claire man in 2012 has been sentenced to more years in prison.

Republicans scale back size of public broadcasting cut

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:54pm
Republicans have voted to scale back the size of the cut to the budget of public television and radio as proposed by Gov. Scott Walker.

Two hurt in Town of Union crash

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:54pm
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 6 a.m. at the intersection of State Highway 312 and U.S. Highway 12 in the Town of Union.

US records biggest monthly budget surplus in 7 years

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:23pm
The Treasury Department says a flood of tax payments pushed government receipts up to an all-time high in April and left the country with the largest monthly budget surplus in seven years.

US Airways likely to stop flying this fall

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:23pm
After more than 75 years of flying, the end is near for US Airways.

US Marine helicopter missing in Nepal earthquake aid mission

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:23pm
U.S. officials say a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter providing assistance in the wake of the Nepal earthquake is missing.

Senate Democrats are poised to block Obama's trade agenda

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 1:23pm
Senate Democrats say they will block action on President Barack Obama's trade initiatives unless Republicans make more concessions.

Packers: Military sponsorships common among NFL teams

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:39pm
The Green Bay Packers organization says it hasn't tried to conceal National Guard or other sponsorships for military events at Lambeau Field.

Abrahamson makes case to remain as chief justice

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:39pm
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson is telling a federal court judge that she should be allowed to continue the work of chief justice that she's done for the past 19 years.

Latest on Madison police shooting: Family unhappy on process

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:08pm
The family of a biracial man killed by a white police officer isn't pleased with a prosecutor planning to announce a charging decision to the media before them.

Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign to start

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:08pm
Law enforcement agencies across the country are gearing up for Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaigns.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two entrances to Irvine Park to close temporarily

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:54am
The Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department made the announcement on Tuesday morning.

Audit details problems with state's medical transportation

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:54am
A new audit says the company Wisconsin contracted with to provide medical transportation for low and moderate income people failed to pick up patients on time, or did not arrive at all, thousands of times over an 11-month period.

Police: NY bus driver drove drunk with 35 students on board

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:09am
Police say a school bus driver was driving drunk with 35 students on board when she sideswiped a utility pole.

COMMUNITY FIRST: Volunteers wanted for Chippewa Co. Meals on Wheels

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 8:54am
The county's Aging and Disability Resource Center says it needs volunteers immediately for its Meals on Wheels program.

Firefighter injured in La Crosse business fire

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 8:54am
There was one Firefighter injury and no reported civilian injuries.

Bomb squad called to Superior hotel for suspicious device

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 8:54am
A hotel in Superior was evacuated and the bomb squad was summoned after a suspicious device was left at the front desk.

Tickets go on sale for Favre induction ceremony

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 8:54am
Proceeds from ticket sales to watch Brett Favre's induction into the Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame on the Lambeau Field video boards will benefit his charity -- Favre 4 Hope.

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