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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tells a German audience that young people around the world will be stronger if a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union can be reached.

Analysts believe today's retail sales numbers point to stronger sales in the months ahead, now that an unseasonably cold winter is over.

One of the country's top-spending Democrats has run a full-page newspaper ad calling on Gov. Scott Walker to "stop Wisconsin's war on science."

A woman is in the hospital with stab wounds after a domestic dispute in Wood County.

Public workers covered under a two unions would get a 1 percent raise under a pair of collective bargaining agreements scheduled for approval in the state Assembly.

Colored lights on motorcycles would be legal under a bill the state Assembly is set to take up.

Wisconsin lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would ban microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.

Students at private driving schools would be able to learn the rules of the road online rather than in the classroom under a bill moving through the Wisconsin Legislature.

Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to debate a bill that would regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.

The state Assembly is poised to take up a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime.

On April 13, 2015 at 5:13 pm the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident resulting in a single fatality.

Monday the Eau Claire City Council heard a presentation from Visit Eau Claire proposing a change in the distribution of room tax dollars.

A proposed bar and grill in Lake Hallie now faces a setback, after a zoning change for the property is denied.

The Debate to legalize marijuana is back in the spot light at the state capitol. On Monday, Representative Melissa Sargent of Madison, introduced a bill to legalize the drug.

If you've fallen behind on energy bills this winter, you may be forced to start paying them back.

Chippewa Valley Technical College celebrated the diversity of its students Monday, hosting its 5th Annual American Indian Pow Exhibition.

We have a sad update to pass along to you about a Cameron Middle School student diagnosed with cancer.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is making it easier for graduating students to get the job they want, right out of school.

Neighbors say they have concerns over a community-based residential facility in Chippewa Falls, saying they're worried about who might be living there.

All-Pro fullback John Kuhn is headed back to the Green Bay Packers.