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Plans for a Lake Hallie boat landing moving forward
Plans are moving forward for a Lake Hallie boat landing, after a near-death experience two years ago.
Eau Claire City Council marks fresh start
Eau Claire City Council marked a fresh start Monday night at its meeting.
Iconic wall in Chippwea Falls to get face lift
An iconic wall in Chippewa Falls could soon be getting a face lift.
CVS awards Altoona money for drug collection unit
The City of Altoona has been awarded a grant from CVS Pharmacy to install a drug collection unit.
Students pitch business plans "Shark Tank" style
A group of middle school students were in the hot seat Monday, pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges.
Mitchell to again serve as Eau Claire council vice president
The vice president of the Eau Claire City Council will serve another term in the position.
Bruce Jenner interview sparks gender identity conversations
An interview with Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner has sparked a conversation about gender identification.
Police respond to Eau Claire restaurant
Officers were at the Fazoli's restaurant on Gateway Drive late Monday afternoon.
Same-sex marriage debate: Lawmakers weigh in ahead of Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court is looking at same sex-marriage bans from 4 states: Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Michigan.
Collaboration to bring art to those who struggle with homelessness
On Monday, the Eau Claire Regional Arts Council and Catholic Charities announced a partnership.
Improv coach accused of sexually assaulting student pleads guilty
22 year-old Mitchell Sletner made the plea to two amended charges of 4th-degree sexual assault. Another charge was dismissed but read-in.
Court weighs excessive force against inmates awaiting trial
The Supreme Court is struggling over when jail officials should be held accountable for using excessive force against inmates who are accused -- but not yet convicted -- of crimes.
Packers to retire Favre's jersey on Thanksgiving, honor Wolf on Nov. 15
The Green Bay Packers will give thanks to Brett Favre during their Thanksgiving night game.
An explanation of wild birds' role in avian flu outbreak
Here are some questions and answers about how wild birds remain healthy even when carrying the virus and spread it to backyard and commercial flocks of chickens and turkeys.
Company recalling dog chews because of possible salmonella
Nylabone Products is recalling some of its puppy dog chews because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
Turkeys killed in Buffalo Co. semi crash
Investigators say a semi tractor trailer that was hauling turkeys flipped over Sunday afternoon, killing "numerous" birds.
Loretta Lynch sworn in as new US attorney general
Loretta Lynch has been sworn in as the nation's 83rd attorney general.
Latest on Boston trial: Defense says finger photo 'immature'
Attorney David Bruck addressed the photo Monday in his opening statement of the penalty phase of Tsarnaev's federal trial.
Legal fight over voter IDs in Wisconsin continues
The legal fight over what type of identification Wisconsin voters can show at the polls and be allowed to cast ballots continues.
Carbon monoxide victim from Junction City
The person who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison has been identified as a Junction City man.