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Local mom relieved her daughter is not in Nepal
A local mom is expressing relief, her daughter is not in Nepal, where another major earthquake hit Tuesday.
Nepal hit by second big quake
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 42 people and triggering renewed panic on the devastated streets of Kathmandu.
Milwaukee council to look at slashing fine for marijuana
Milwaukee aldermen are set to consider a big reduction in the municipal fine for carrying a small amount of marijuana.
Proposed U of Wisconsin cuts could hit Extension agents
Some agents with the University of Wisconsin Extension could lose their jobs as part of a proposed $300 million budget cut for the university system.
ECASD holds employment open house to fill positions
If you're looking for a job in education, he Eau Claire Area School District is holding an employment open house.
Keeping man's best friend tick free
This spring is shaping up to be one of the worst tick seasons yet especially for man's best friend.
Future of historic train discussed at city council
Engine number 2719 once pulled passengers through the Chippewa valley, and sat in Carson Park as a piece of history for nearly four decades.
'Biggest Loser' star makes a stop in the Chippewa Valley
Monday night, a star from an NBC reality weight-loss show was in the Chippewa Valley, offering her advice, and inspiring those trying to lose weight.
Public weighs in on Eddy Street Bridge Project
Monday night the community got to weigh in on a project to replace it the Eddy Street bridge in Eau Claire.
CVTC & Housing Authority construct eighth home
Taking the old and making it new again, it's what an area program is doing to run-down houses while training college students and benefiting the community.
Local Red Cross volunteers heading south for storm relief
Sever storms hit southern states hard last week and over the weekend. Members of the western Wisconsin Red Cross are headed to the effected areas to help with clean up and victim assistance.
UW-L pledges to promote veteran success
UW-La Crosse has joined a growing list of colleges and universities across the nation that are working to help military veterans succeed in school.
Senate passes resolution for release of Americans in Iran
The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution calling for Iranian officials to immediately release three Americans held in Iran and help locate a fourth.
Packers announce date of shareholders meeting
The meeting will go on even if it's raining.
Former pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen is found guilty
Online court records show 44 year-old James Monson was convicted of three counts, including sexual assault of a child by a person who works or volunteers with children.
Deflate-Gate: Tom Brady suspended four games
Tom Brady, the star quarterback of the New England Patriots, was suspended for four games after an investigator concluded he was probably aware that team personnel let air out of footballs for a playoff game.
Gilberts of Sand Creek helps raise $3,040 for St. Paul's Catholic School
On April 23, 2015, Gilberts of Sand Creek helped St. Paul’s Catholic School raise $3,040 at a “Drive for the Kids®” fundraising event held during the school’s Spring Carnival.
4.7% increase in travel expected for Memorial Day weekend
AAA Travel projects 37.2 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years.
Aaron Rodgers to appear on Celebrity Jeopardy!
Rodgers will be playing against Astronaut Mark Kelly and Kevin O’Leary from “Shark Tank”.
Democrats put up billboards demanding Walker return home
The state Democratic Party has paid for a series of billboards demanding Republican Gov. Scott Walker return to Wisconsin.