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NEW INFORMATION: Officer cleared of wrongdoing in Jan. shooting

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
On Tuesday morning, District Attorney Gary King announced his decision in the case in a news release.

Biologist: Rabbits and skunks can pass bird flu to ducks

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
A government wildlife researcher says he's found that rabbits and skunks can become infected with the bird flu virus and shed it enough to infect ducks, evidence that small mammals could contribute to the spread of bird flu on farms.

Xcel Energy announces $250,000 donation to Confluence Arts Center

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
Eau Claire's Confluence Arts Center is getting a financial boost from a power company.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel president to retire

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
A president who led the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel through the economic challenges of a recession and a shift in advertising revenue while maintaining prize-winning journalism plans to retire next month.

Supreme Court suspends former New Berlin mayor's law license

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former New Berlin Mayor James Gatzke for mishandling the affairs and money of a woman whose husband killed himself in 2005.

One man injured in Buffalo County crash

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
A La Crosse man was injured when the semi-trailer truck he was driving lost control in Buffalo County on Monday afternoon.

Trump ramping up national team to expand battleground states

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
Donald Trump is moving quickly to install political operatives in more than a dozen states.

Bergdahl court-martial start delayed to February

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
A military judge is delaying the start of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's military trial until February.

Minimalism: Would life be better with less?

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:04pm
There is a thought-provoking question circulating the country right now. How might my life be better with less?

Frost significantly damages crop at Wollersheim Winery

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:55am
Vintners at Wollersheim Winery in southwestern Wisconsin say a devastating May frost has resulted in the worst crop loss in about three decades.

Antifreeze found in school's drinking water

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:24am
More tests will be done to determine how small amounts of antifreeze and propylene made it into the drinking water at a Hartford elementary school.

9-year-old Milwaukee girl shot inside her home dies

Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:24am
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says a 9-year-old girl struck earlier this month by a bullet fired from outside her home has died.

Eau Claire School Board approves pay raise

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 11:24pm
All employees will transition to the new salary schedule on July 1st, 2016.

Businesses feeling impact of overnight freezing

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 10:54pm
Spring can be a difficult time of year for gardeners, as Mother Nature sways between giving us warm and cool temperatures. But for the past several nights, she's giving farmers and gardeners, the cold shoulder.

Lake Hallie leaders meet privately to discuss lawsuit

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 10:09pm
Lake Hallie village leaders meet in closed session Monday, to discuss how to handle a lawsuit that's been filed against them.

Highway X construction, businesses struggling as result

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 7:54pm
Monday marked two weeks since the start of the County Highway X construction and businesses along the highway's strip are feeling the burden.

UWEC study shines light on campus climate

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 7:19pm
A study recently released through UW-Eau Claire is trying to find answers for some tough questions regarding the climate on campus.

Are tubers safe to float under Water Street Bridge construction?

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 6:18pm
It’s a view we've seen for years now every summer, tubers floating down the Chippewa River, but with construction underway on the Water Street Bridge, is it still safe for floaters?

Eau Claire Co. grant to reduce healthcare-associated infections

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 6:18pm
Eau Claire County will soon be better prepared to deal with infections patients get when receiving medical care.

Popular roundabout in Chippewa Falls closed for construction

Mon, 05/16/2016 - 4:56pm
The River Street/Bridge Street roundabout will be subject to lane closures over the next two weeks.

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