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UW-Madison says 400 jobs to be cut under Walker budget

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 2:23pm
Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced an outline of the university's budget-reduction plan on Friday.

Budget committee ties more tech college aid to performance

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 2:23pm
The Legislature's finance committee has approved a plan that would tie a greater portion of technical colleges' state aid to performance.

Home invasion turns out to be false report

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:54pm
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department says the victim falsely reported the information and admitted that the stabbing was self-inflicted.

Longtime city council member passes away

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:24pm
David Duax won re-election to the Eau Claire City Council earlier this month despite being sick. He worked on many projects during his time with the council, including the new Eau Claire County Jail and the Confluence Project. He also ran for state assembly in 1972 and 1982.

Suspect accused of beating two men with hammer

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:24pm
36 year-old Dustin Rosas was arrested for substantial battery and recklessly endangering safety.

Tomah VA medical center to cut overnight urgent care hours

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:39am
A veterans' medical center in Tomah is eliminating overnight hours for its urgent care clinic amid staffing shortages.

HAPPENING NOW: City re-counting votes in 4th district council race

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 10:24am
The City of Eau Claire is re-counting votes from a city council race that was decided by just eight votes

Mountain Bike Trails near Eau Claire re-opened Friday

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 9:08am
Effective April 17, 2015, Lowes Creek County Park Mountain Bike Trails will be re-opened after the spring thaw.

Higher U.S. gas prices spark modest inflation in March

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 9:08am
Rising gas prices in March led to a slight increase in inflation, a sign that some of the broader economic impact from cheaper oil is fading.

Wisconsin-based company settles suit filed by Eagles member

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 8:24am
Wisconsin-based outdoor apparel retailer Duluth Trading Co. has settled a lawsuit from Eagles founding member Don Henley alleging trademark infringement.

Sturgeon spawning under way in Wisconsin

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 8:24am
A spring ritual is underway in Wisconsin. And, it's an early start to the sturgeon spawning run on the Wolf River.

Officials: 2 dead in Milwaukee house fire

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 8:24am
Officials say two people have died in a house fire.

Wisconsin-based company settles suit filed by Eagles member

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 6:24am
Wisconsin-based outdoor apparel retailer Duluth Trading Co. has settled a lawsuit from Eagles founding member Don Henley alleging trademark infringement.

Lawmakers to decide whether to erase higher education board

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 6:24am
The Legislature's budget committee is set to decide whether to eliminate a 71-year-old state board that regulates for-profit colleges.

Power-Puff football game to benefit Alzheimer's Association

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 10:51pm
It's the 1st annual Power-Puff football game benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. The teams, made up of all women, blondes on one side, and brunettes on the other. Thursday night, a draft party was held at the Horizons Lounge near Chippewa Falls.

Dairy Queen and police partner up to encourage safe behavior in kids

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 10:09pm
Local police will be handing out more than just tickets thanks to a new partnership that aims at rewarding kids for safe behavior.

Chippewa Falls Boys & Girls Club holds Great Futures Dinner

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 8:54pm
The Boys & Girls Club in Chippewa Falls held their second annual Great Futures dinner Thursday night.

Marshfield Clinic announces plans for new Eau Claire hospital

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:08pm
A big announcement from a local clinic means another choice in healthcare is coming to our area.

DOT grant to aid in pedestrian and bicycle safety

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:08pm
Within the last few years, police say several pedestrians and bicyclists have been hit in cross walks around the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

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