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DNR may get out of the dead deer business
Spot a dead deer on the side of the road? Gov. Scott Walker doesn't want you calling the state Department of Natural Resources to clean it up.
Sausage products recalled due to possible plastic contamination
Kayem Foods, a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 59,203 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Father accused of shooting girl with BB gun as discipline
A Milwaukee father is accused of shooting his teenage daughter with a BB gun as discipline for bad grades.
Justice Bradley to defend herself in Abrahamson lawsuit
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is breaking with her colleagues on the state's highest court and will serve as her own attorney in defense of a lawsuit brought by Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
Wisconsin poverty measure rises in 2013 despite job gains
A new study shows poverty rose slightly in Wisconsin from 2012 to 2013, despite some job gains.
Country singer Williams cancels May performance in Eau Claire
A singer with 17 number one hits on the country charts has canceled his performance scheduled for May 14 in Eau Claire.
Wisconsin Senate to consider eliminating gun waiting period
The state Senate is set to take up a Republican bill that would eliminate Wisconsin's decades-old 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases.
Visitor fee for Apostle Islands ice caves generates $140K
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore plans to use thousands of dollars generated through a new fee for visiting the ice caves this winter to cover the cost of additional staff and equipment.
Minnesota bar busted for selling Wisconsin beer
A Minnesota bar near the Wisconsin border is accused of selling a popular Wisconsin beer, even though it's not licensed to do so.
Wisconsin Senate to consider ride-hailing bill
The Wisconsin Senate is set to vote on a bill that would create statewide regulations on ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
Wisconsin Senate to consider 2 union contracts
The state Senate is set to consider approving raises for a pair of public worker unions.
Parents in Alma Center are saying enough is enough when it comes to bullying
Whether it's online or at school, parents in Alma Center say enough is enough it’s time for bullying to stop.
Man injured in Crawford County train accident identified
We now know the name of a man who was hit by a train over the weekend in Crawford County.
National Playground Safety Week underway
This week is National Playground Safety Week and Eau Claire Parks and Recreation is reminding parents to keep an eye on their kids as they play.
Eau Claire School Board continues consideration of different start times
Eau Claire School District leaders continue to consider changing school start times for students.
Street closed while crews fix collapsed sewer
Traffic will be detoured while crews work to fix a collapsed sanitary sewer.
USDA Wildlife Service takes care of un"bear"able problem
As temperatures continue to warm up, animals are coming out of hibernation and in to your yards and they're looking for one thing… food.
La Crosse air show cancelled due to safety concerns
A popular airshow is officially grounded as road construction creates safety issues.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to detour traffic around collapsed sewer main in Eau Claire
The City of Eau Claire said on its website Monday afternoon that it found the problem on the 1600 block of State Street Friday.
Same-sex couple wants both names on birth certificate
A same-sex couple who sued for the right to marry in Wisconsin wants a federal judge to mandate that both gay parents' names appear on their children's birth certificates.