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City: Chippewa River nine feet below flood stage
The City of Eau Claire says as of Tuesday morning, the Chippewa River is nine feet below flood stage.
Teen arrested for driving under influence with child in vehicle
Logan Darrell Zawistowski, 16 years of age, from Eau Claire has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with 1 child in the vehicle.
Wisconsin court rejects dozing juror appeal in assault case
A Wisconsin appeals court says a former Milwaukee correctional officer was properly convicted of sexual assault even though he claimed one of his jurors dozed off during his trial.
Donkey ball game goes on despite protest
The threat of a lawsuit didn't stop the Edgar Future Farmers of America club from holding a donkey ball game at the local high school.
Plans unveiled for new Altoona elementary school
In just a few months, ground will be broken for a new Elementary school in Altoona.
Officer who killed man also shot another March 4
Police say the Kenosha officer who shot and killed an armed man had just returned to duty after shooting another man about two weeks ago.
Kenosha officials honor players who stood up for cheerleader
Several middle school basketball players have received recognition from the city of Kenosha for defending a cheerleader who has Down syndrome.
Woman struck, killed in grocery store parking lot
Police say a woman was struck and killed in the parking lot of a suburban Milwaukee grocery store by an elderly driver.
Pilot OK after small plane goes down in southern Wisconsin
A pilot wasn't seriously hurt when his small plane went down in southern Wisconsin.
Senate to vote on delaying reporting of test scores
There would be no school report cards with results of tests taken by students this spring under a bill up for a vote in the Wisconsin state Senate.
Wisconsin set to vote on higher speed limit bill
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would green light increasing the state speed limit to 70 mph on some highways and freeways.
Wisconsin Senate to vote on approving liquor samples
Mini-shots of hard alcohol could be offered to sample at Wisconsin liquor and grocery stores under a bill up for a vote in the state Senate.
Wisconsin Senate to vote on banning microbeads
The nationwide push to ban a key plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products out of fear it's leading to water pollution is coming to Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker plans to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycle through New Hampshire
Gov. Scott Walker says he's looking forward to riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across the early presidential voting state of New Hampshire.
New program hopes to ease burden of losing a loved one
A new non-profit foundation is helping families that can't afford to pay for funeral or cremation services for loved ones.
Eau Claire city leaders approve plans for sushi restaurant and Jimmy John's
Two new restaurants are officially coming to Eau Claire after a city vote.
DNR holds anterless deer hunt meetings
You're invited to attend meetings that will impact the anterless deer hunt.
Only minor damage in Cadott house fire
Crews are investigating a small house fire that broke out Monday in Cadott.
Roads less rocky this spring thanks to fewer potholes
Its that time of year when potholes make an appearance on our streets, ruining our suspension and damaging tires.
WI. ranked #1 binge drinking state in nation
Having a beer on St. Patrick's Day is a tradition for many across the United States, but a new study shows Wisconsin drinkers love downing drinks more than people in any other state.