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Two Americans presumed to have died in the plane crash in the southern French Alps include a U.S. government contractor and her daughter, according to a person close to the family.

Federal health officials say they have approved an infusible drug to treat patients who have been exposed to anthrax.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is adding another senior staffer with national experience as his political operation grows ahead of a likely 2016 presidential run.

Eau Claire County ranks among the healthier counties in the state, according to the annual County Health Rankings.

At Tuesday's Eau Claire City Council meeting, members decided to tell state legislators they don't agree with the proposed cuts to the UW-System, as proposed in the governor's budget.

A Wisconsin State Trooper was injured in a shooting in Fond du Lac Tuesday evening, according to the State Patrol.

After being destroyed by fire in 2013, an area resource center for people with special needs holds a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for its new building.

A Wisconsin state senator says he brought a concealed gun to a committee hearing.

On Monday, Yahoo News reported John Menard Junior donated to Wisconsin Club for Growth when Walker faced a recall election in 2012.

Next month is the start of construction season and right now the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has more than 24 projects scheduled for the Northwest part of the state.

A dispute over building codes may force an area Amish family from their home.

The Eau Claire City Council has approved a three-story parking ramp for a property that once housed a post office on North Barstow Street.

Flu season can happen at anytime.   Although health workers said it isn't unusual to see sporadic cases in May, northwest Wisconsin has seen an increase in influenza B cases lately.

Three men accused of robbing a Cenex Bateman Express Mart earlier this month, have now been charged.

The Wisconsin State Building Commission has recommended including the Towers Residence Hall renovation project in the state budget.

According to the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, 2.5 percent of Eau Claire County has an undiagnosed case of diabetes.

The authors of a bill that would outlaw using GPS to track someone without their consent are telling a legislative committee the proposal would protect people's privacy.

Amy's Kitchen is recalling nearly 74,000 frozen meals due to possible listeria contamination.

Another shot of between 1-4" of snow will make for difficult traveling conditions overnight in Western Wisconsin. Much of the viewing area is under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

Authorities say a car driver has been seriously injured in a crash with a school bus in east-central Wisconsin, but no students were hurt.